Ratatype review

Ratatype is a friendly middle ground between a course and a test site. Its typing tutor walks you through touch typing lessons, and courses are available in English, Spanish, French, Polish, Ukrainian and other languages. The online typing test produces a personal certificate, which is handy if an employer asks for proof of speed. A game mode lets learners earn coins and buy new heroes, and the site adds two typing games, Ratashooter and Ratarace. Teachers can run classes for free and sync students through Google Classroom. The free tier has limits: Ratatype Plus adds unlimited exercises, removes ads, and includes typing speed certificates and dark mode. Plus costs $49.99 per year, which works out to $4.17 per month, or $9.99 if you pay monthly. That makes it the cheapest paid option on this list on an annual plan, but young kids still get more from TypingClub's dedicated plans.

Who it is for

Learners who want a friendly free tutor and a shareable typing speed certificate.

Price

Free typing practice; Ratatype Plus $49.99 per year ($4.17 per month) or $9.99 monthly.

$49.99 per year ($4.17 per month, payment once a year)
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 9, 2026.

Key features

• Typing tutor courses in English, Spanish, French, Polish, Ukrainian and more
• Online typing test with a personal typing certificate
• Game mode where you earn coins and buy new heroes
• Typing games Ratashooter and Ratarace
• Free class tools with Google Classroom sync for teachers

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Free practice plus a typing certificate you can show employers
• Strength: Courses in several languages
• Strength: Free for teachers, with Google Classroom sync
• Weakness: Unlimited exercises and no ads require Ratatype Plus
• Weakness: Monthly Plus at $9.99 is pricey next to the annual rate
• Weakness: Fewer lesson plans for young kids than TypingClub

Key facts

• Price: Free; Plus $49.99 per year or $9.99 per month
• Plus extras: Unlimited exercises, no ads, certificates, dark mode
• Teachers: Free classes with Google Classroom sync
• Games: Ratashooter, Ratarace
• Platform: Web browser

Where it ranks

Ratatype is No. 5 in our Best Typing Courses verdict.