Tux Typing

Windows · Mac · Linux

Freedom report

Three barsScore 6.5

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely3 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Tux Typing is ranked #4 of 34 in typing tutor software on Freedom251. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

Tux Typing plans and pricing

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Free Free Free software; downloadable for use at home or on school computers tux4kids.com · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on typing tutor software

Free plan: Yes
Guided lessons: Yes

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The record

Typing game: Tux Typing is an educational typing tutor game starring Tux the Linux penguin.
Fish Cascade: In Fish Cascade, players type letters on falling fish to help Tux catch them.
Comet Zap: In Comet Zap, players type letters on comets so Tux can destroy them with a laser.
Typing practice: Phrase Typing covers phrases or complete sentences and measures accuracy and typing speed.
Lessons: The default theme includes finger exercises that progressively introduce keyboard keys.
Incomplete activities: The maker says Lessons and Phrase Typing are not yet completed features.
Word lists: The program can add and modify custom word lists, and its README describes the editor as beta.
License: The README says Tux Typing is free software distributed under the GNU General Public License.
Platforms: Tux4Kids says it supports Windows, Macintosh, and Linux/Unix; the Tux Typing download page links Windows and macOS downloads and source code releases.
Translations: Tux4Kids says its programs have been translated into dozens of languages, and its Tux Typing README invites translation contributions.
Customization: Tux4Kids says its open-source programs can be freely extended or customized.
Audience: Tux4Kids describes its software as intended for parents, teachers, and kids, and says it can be used at home or on school computers.
Support: Tux4Kids says its programs are supported by active communities of volunteer developers.
Maker: Tux4Kids describes itself as an international group of volunteers developing software for children.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Typing Tutor Software in 2026#4 of 34

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Sources

github.com/tux4kids/tuxtype· checked 4 Oct 2026
tux4kids.com/tuxtyping.html· checked 4 Oct 2026
tux4kids.com· checked 4 Oct 2026