Alternatives to Monkeytype

A minimal, highly customizable typing speed test and trainer that runs in the browser. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.

  • Monkeytype

    A minimal, highly customizable typing speed test and trainer that runs in the browser.

    FreeProprietaryWeb

Replacements

Listings that take over the same core job as Monkeytype.

  • Keybr

    A browser-based adaptive typing tutor that generates practice lessons from the keys you struggle with.

    FreeProprietaryWeb

    Keybr also runs free in the browser but generates adaptive lessons from your weak keys instead of offering many customizable test modes.

  • TypingClub

    A web-based touch-typing course with graded lessons, games and hand-posture guidance.

    FreemiumProprietaryWeb

    TypingClub offers a graded web course with games, hand-posture guidance and teacher tools, aimed at beginners and school classes.

  • TIPP10

    A free touch-typing tutor for the browser and desktop that repeats your mistyped characters more often.

    FreeOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinuxWeb

    TIPP10 is an open-source GPL tutor available in the browser and on Windows, macOS and Linux, with adaptive lessons repeating problem characters.

  • Klavaro

    An open-source touch-typing tutor with customizable lessons for learning to type without looking.

    FreeOpen sourceWindowsLinux

    Klavaro is a free, open-source desktop tutor for Windows and Linux with customizable lessons, replacing a browser test with offline practice.

  • KTouch

    A touch-typing tutor from KDE with graded lessons, an on-screen keyboard and progress statistics.

    FreeOpen sourceLinux

    KTouch is an open-source Linux desktop tutor with graded courses, an on-screen keyboard and finger guidance, suited to structured beginner learning.