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Ten Thumbs Typing Tutor vs Tux Typing

Ten Thumbs Typing Tutor

tenthumbstypingtutor.com

Tux Typing

tux4kids.com

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FigureTen Thumbs Typing TutorTux Typing
Price from—Free
Free plan—Yes
Free trialYes—
Open source——
WindowsYesYes
macOSYesYes
Linux—Yes
Plans published31
Spec score · Typing Tutor Software8.0 (#9)7.7 (#18)
MakerThe product site says Ten Thumbs Typing Tutor is created by LiveCode Ltd.Tux4Kids describes itself as an international group of volunteers developing software for children.
PlatformsThe FAQ says the software runs on Mac and Windows computers and is not supported on tablets or phones.Tux4Kids says it supports Windows, Macintosh, and Linux/Unix; the Tux Typing download page links Windows and macOS downloads and source code releases.
SupportThe maker provides a knowledgebase for installation and registration instructions and directs users to customer support for assistance.Tux4Kids says its programs are supported by active communities of volunteer developers.

Plans

Ten Thumbs Typing Tutor

  • Multi User Download$11.41, paid once
  • Upgrade from Older Version$12.95, paid once
  • Single User Download$25.99, paid once

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  • FreeFree

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Ten Thumbs Typing Tutor

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Tux Typing

Tux Typing is a free educational typing tutor game starring Tux, the Linux penguin. It is available for Linux, macOS and Windows, and Tux4Kids describes it as software for children that parents and teachers can use at home or on school computers. In Fish Cascade, players type letters on falling fish to help Tux catch them; in Comet Zap, they type letters on comets so Tux can destroy them with a laser. The default theme includes finger exercises that introduce keyboard keys progressively. Phrase Typing offers practice with phrases or complete sentences and measures accuracy and typing speed, but the maker says that feature and Lessons are not yet completed. Users can add and modify custom word lists, although the README describes the editor as beta. The program is free software distributed under the GNU General Public License. Tux4Kids says its open-source programs can be extended or customized, and its programs have been translated into dozens of languages. The group invites translation contributions and describes its programs as supported by active volunteer developer communities.

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