Typing.com vs Klavaro

Typing.com8.9Visit KKlavaro8.2Visit

Higher score Typing.com #1 in Typing Software 8.9/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Typing.com

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K Klavaro #4 in Typing Software 8.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Klavaro

• Typing.com fits best

  Schools seeking free, structured typing instruction

• Klavaro fits best

  Free desktop practice across Windows, macOS and Linux

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Side by side

Feature	Typing.com 8.9/10 Visit ↗	KKlavaro 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.2
Ranking	#1 in Typing Software	#4 in Typing Software
Best for	Schools seeking free, structured typing instruction	Free desktop practice across Windows, macOS and Linux
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	—	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Cloud	Desktop
Platforms	Web	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Email, Phone, Docs	Community
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features Typing.com 0/3 · Klavaro 0/3
Adaptive learning	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Admin dashboard	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Completion certificates	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Platforms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Lesson count	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Typing languages	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free Edition includes lessons, tests, games, and classroom-level settings Adaptive practice targets problem keys and TypeAI generates focused stories Integrates with Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, Clever, and ClassLink	Offers key-position, adaptability, speed and paragraph-fluidness exercises. Progress charts track exercise performance; rankings can be local or online. Custom layout editing and external-text importing support varied practice.
Cons	The FREE Edition is ad-supported FREE Edition data retention is limited to 70 days The browser-based service does not offer offline mode	Desktop-only deployment does not suit browser- or mobile-based practice. Community is the only listed support channel. Its focus is typing practice rather than a broader learning or productivity suite.
Our verdict	Typing.com brings typing instruction and broader digital literacy lessons into a web-based service for students, teachers, homeschool educators, schools, and districts. Its structured lessons, timed exercises, tests, and games provide a… Read the review →	Klavaro is a free, open-source touch-typing tutor for people who want desktop practice on Windows, macOS or Linux. Its exercises cover several stages of learning: a basic course helps memorize key positions, adaptability drills focus on… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Typing.com — where it wins

  • Free Edition includes lessons, tests, games, and classroom-level settings
  • Adaptive practice targets problem keys and TypeAI generates focused stories
  • Integrates with Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, Clever, and ClassLink

  Where it doesn't

  • The FREE Edition is ad-supported
  • FREE Edition data retention is limited to 70 days
  • The browser-based service does not offer offline mode

• Klavaro — where it wins

  • Offers key-position, adaptability, speed and paragraph-fluidness exercises.
  • Progress charts track exercise performance; rankings can be local or online.
  • Custom layout editing and external-text importing support varied practice.

  Where it doesn't

  • Desktop-only deployment does not suit browser- or mobile-based practice.
  • Community is the only listed support channel.
  • Its focus is typing practice rather than a broader learning or productivity suite.

• Typing.com8.9/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  Structured typing lessons, adaptive practice, and classroom tools, with a free ad-supported edition.

  Visit Typing.comFull verdict →
• KKlavaro8.2/10 · Free plan

  A flexible desktop tutor with varied drills, progress charts and custom keyboard layouts.

  Visit KlavaroFull verdict →