Ratatype vs Typing Instructor
Ratatype
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| Figure | Ratatype | Typing Instructor |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $4.17/mo | $2.50/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 6 |
| Spec score · Typing Tutor Software | 8.0 (#8) | 8.3 (#5) |
| Spec score · Typing Software | 7.9 (#6) | 8.4 (#1) |
| Certificates | Users can obtain an online typing certificate after registering and taking a typing speed test. | Completing a typing course produces a printable certificate showing the course and words-per-minute result. |
| Games | Game mode lets learners earn coins and buy characters while practicing typing. | Its arcade contains multi-level games that can restrict play to keys already learned and adjust difficulty settings. |
| Support | For site problems, Ratatype asks users to contact support with their operating system, browser, keyboard layout, and a screenshot of the issue. | Individual Software advertises free technical support and provides phone and email customer-care contacts. |
Plans
Ratatype
- FreeFree
- Ratatype Plus — monthly$9.99 a month
- Ratatype Plus — annual$49.99 a year
Typing Instructor
- 7-day$3.95, paid once
- 7-day access$3.95, paid once
- Monthly$6.95 a month
- 3 Months$14.95, paid once
- Annual$29.95 a year
- Typing Instructor Gold$39.99, paid once
In their own words
Typing Instructor
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