TypeTastic vs TypingClub
TypeTastic
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| Figure | TypeTastic | TypingClub |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $56.67/mo | $10/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 5 | 2 |
| Spec score · Typing Tutor Software | 8.1 (#7) | 7.6 (#22) |
| Curriculum | The School Edition keyboarding curriculum includes more than 700 activities, with K-5 digital literacy content also available. | Typing Jungle is the default course and contains over 600 lessons, instructional videos, educational games, and cross-curricular content. |
| Headquarters | Helsinki, Finland | The company describes edclub as based in Rockville, Maryland. |
| Integrations | The School Edition page lists Clever Secure Sync, Google SSO, Office365 SSO, Google Classroom, and Classlink SSO for the Large School & District plan. | School accounts with 200 or more licenses can use Clever and ClassLink for periodic automatic roster syncing, and Google Classroom supports class imports. |
| Trial | The School and Large School & District tiers advertise a free 60-day trial. | The Pro School Edition has a 60-day free trial and the account downgrades to the free edition when the trial ends if the customer does not upgrade. |
Plans
TypeTastic
- FreeFree
- School / District subscription$680 a year
- Large School & DistrictPriced on request
- SchoolPriced on request
- TypeTastic with Digital CitizenshipPriced on request
In their own words
TypeTastic
TypeTastic teaches touch typing through online games and activities, with lessons that move from letters and words to sentences, paragraphs, and longer passages. Drills and typing tests sit alongside the games. Its School Edition is a K–12 keyboarding curriculum for schools and districts, with more than 700 activities and optional K–5 digital literacy content. Teachers can use the dashboard to organize classes, follow progress, customize typing tests, and manage curriculum settings. The free School Edition includes the full K–12 keyboarding curriculum and three K–5 Digital Citizenship lessons, with no ads, login, or reporting. Paid school options include advanced reporting and integrations, depending on the plan. Listed integrations for specified plans include Clever Secure Sync, Google SSO, Office365 SSO, Google Classroom, and Classlink SSO. TypeTastic runs in a browser on Android, iOS, and the web. Its HTML5 activities need no add-ons; suggested browsers are Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari. School and Large School & District tiers offer a free 60-day trial. The maker is Taito Learning Inc., based in Helsinki, Finland.
TypingClub
TypingClub teaches touch typing and helps students develop speed and accuracy through guided practice. Its default Typing Jungle course contains over 600 lessons, instructional videos, educational games, and cross-curricular material. Games, scores, videos, and rewards are part of the practice experience. Teachers can monitor progress, assign tests, customize courses, and create and share courses through the instructor portal.
Accessibility options include screen-reader support, high contrast, enlarged fonts, multilingual key-by-key instructions, and audio feedback; TypingClub states that it meets WCAG 2.0 website accessibility standards. The platform is web-based and requires an internet connection. Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge are listed as supported browsers, with the latest Chrome recommended. Individuals can use the free edition. The School Edition costs $120 a year and requires at least 20 annual student licenses; there is no monthly pricing. Pro School Edition has a 60-day free trial, after which an account downgrades to the free edition if the customer does not upgrade.