TypingClub review

TypingClub is the easiest recommendation for anyone starting from zero. The course runs in the browser, needs no account to begin, and breaks touch typing into short lessons that you repeat until you earn all five stars. A hand posture guide shows the right finger position on every key, and levels, badges and videos keep younger learners coming back. TypingClub says a few minutes a day for one to two weeks is enough to get going. It also covers groups that many tools ignore: Jungle Junior is a separate plan for young kids, and there are Dvorak, left-hand and right-hand courses. Accessibility is a real focus, with a voice over that reads each word aloud. The site states it is free for both individuals and schools, with an optional paid School Edition for classrooms. The main limit is pace: confident typists will find the early lessons slow, and a test-focused site suits them better.

Who it is for

Kids and adult beginners who want a structured, free course that runs in any browser.

Price

Free for individuals and schools; optional paid School Edition.

TypingClub is (and will always be) free for both individuals and schools.
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 9, 2026.

Key features

• Step-by-step lessons where you repeat each one until you earn all five stars
• Hand posture guide that shows the correct position for every key
• Jungle Junior lesson plan built for young learners
• Dvorak, left-hand and right-hand lesson plans
• Voice over that reads each word aloud, plus typing playback of past attempts

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Free for individuals and schools, with no account needed to start
• Strength: Lesson plans for young kids, Dvorak and one-handed typists
• Strength: Strong accessibility features
• Weakness: Progress is only saved if you create an optional profile
• Weakness: Teacher tools beyond the basics sit in the paid School Edition
• Weakness: Lesson-by-lesson format can feel slow for people who already type well

Key facts

• Price: Free; optional paid School Edition
• Students: 23 million+
• Schools and districts: 50,000+
• Platform: Web browser
• Languages: Lesson series in Spanish, French, German and more

Where it ranks

TypingClub is No. 1 in our Best Typing Courses verdict.