Typing Instructor vs TypingClub
Typing Instructor
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| Figure | Typing Instructor | TypingClub |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $2.50/mo | $10/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 2 |
| Spec score · Typing Tutor Software | 8.3 (#5) | 7.6 (#22) |
| Headquarters | Livermore, California, United States | The company describes edclub as based in Rockville, Maryland. |
| Purpose | TypingInstructorWeb is an online program for learning to type or improving keyboarding skills. | TypingClub teaches touch typing and helps students improve typing speed and accuracy. |
Plans
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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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.