A TypingClub alternative
TypingClub is one of the most used free typing courses in the world. Looking for an alternative, for example one without ads, or a game your child actually wants to play? Here is what TypingClub does well, how Typcoon differs, and when TypingClub is the better choice.
This comparison is made by Typcoon, and Typcoon is in it. We have tried to be fair: only facts we found in a source, with the source next to them, and we say when another program is the better fit. Is something out of date? Email contact@typcoon.com and we will fix it. Other programs' names are trademarks of their owners; Typcoon is not affiliated with them.
What TypingClub does well
- A large, structured course that is free to use, in the browser, on Chromebooks too.
- Short lessons with games and videos that build up step by step.
- Lessons in several languages, and you can choose your keyboard layout.
- A dashboard for schools.
How Typcoon differs
- No ads at all, also in the free part, and no chat or other players.
- A game first. Your child types a dark city back on; the typing course underneath adapts with every key.
- No subscription. Free to start (the Harbour, then three more missions); the full version is €19.95 per child, paid once, up to and including the typing diploma.
- You follow along on your own phone, without an account on your child's computer.
TypingClub and Typcoon side by side
| Program | TypingClub | Typcoon |
|---|---|---|
| Price for parents | Free with ads; ad-free Premium as a yearly subscription source | Free to start (the Harbour, then 3 more missions). Full version €19.95 per child source |
| One-off or subscription | Free, or a yearly subscription | One-off, no subscription (valid for a year, up to and including the typing diploma) |
| Age | – | 8 to 14 |
| Game or course | Short lessons with games and videos | A game with a complete typing course inside |
| Certificate | – | Typing diploma: at least 95% accuracy and 100 keys per minute |
| Keyboards | Layout can be chosen in the settings | 8 layouts: US and Dutch QWERTY, Belgian and French AZERTY, German and Swiss QWERTZ, Spanish and Latin American |
| Ads | Yes, in the free version | No |
| Account needed | Not needed to practice; needed to save progress | No; a parent email address is optional. Schools: a class code and a pupil code, no email |
| Chromebook | Yes, in the browser | Yes, in the browser |
| Languages | Including English, Spanish and German | English, Dutch, German, French, Spanish |
– = we could not check this in a source, so we leave it open. Prices as the provider listed them on 29 October 2026; offers change, so always check the provider's own site.
When TypingClub is the better fit
Want it completely free and don't mind ads, or does your child like working through clear lessons? Then TypingClub is a good choice. Does your child give up on lessons but love games, or do you want no ads and no subscription, then try Typcoon.
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Sources
Every fact in the table comes from these pages, checked on .
- TypingClub: store.edclub.com: Individual Edition · edclub.com: licensing FAQ · edclub.com/pricing · typingclub.com: language and keyboard setup
- Typcoon: For parents · For schools · The typing diploma
Frequently asked questions
Is TypingClub free?
Yes, TypingClub is free to use, with ads. A yearly Premium subscription removes the ads; schools can buy Pro licences.
Does Typcoon have ads?
No. Typcoon has no ads, no chat and nothing your child can buy with money. The full version is for parents, and in the game the price is only shown behind ‘I am a parent’.
Does my child get a certificate with Typcoon?
Yes: the typing diploma, with at least 95% accuracy and 100 keys per minute, with your child's name on it. It is emailed to the parent.
Learn to type while you switch a city back on
In Typcoon: Nightcode, every command your child types switches a piece of a blacked-out city back on. Typing neatly earns the most, so your child learns to touch type without even noticing. Free to try, no account needed.
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