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KAZ Type vs Ratatype
Both stand on typing software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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KAZ Type combines guided touch-typing lessons with regulated assessments and editions for children, accessibility and SEND needs. Its administrator tools and LMS compatibility also support schools and organizations, while download editions can operate offline after activation.
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Ratatype combines guided typing exercises with game practice, certificates, classroom syncing, and a few keyboard tools. The free plan is limited to 10 exercises a day, while paid plans remove that exercise limit and ads.
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| KAZ Type | Ratatype | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac, Web, Windows | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Adult Edition Online: £29.95 a year | Ratatype Plus — annual: $49.99 a year |
| Plans published | 10 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | kaz-type.com | ratatype.com |
| On typing software | #11 of 19 | #7 of 19 |
KAZ Type: what it does well
- Courses available online and as downloads
- Accessibility editions support screen readers and magnification
- Family plan includes five annual licences
- LMS editions support SCORM 1.2 and AICC
- Downloads run offline after activation
What to know first
- No free plan
- Paid plans start at £29.95/user/yr
- Downloads require internet for activation
- Some editions are limited to home use
Ratatype: what it does well
- Courses cover multiple layouts and languages.
- Animated hands indicate which finger presses each key.
- Google Classroom class and student syncing is available.
- Free plan includes unlimited speed checks.
- Keyboard test and word and character counter included.
What to know first
- Free plan limits practice to 10 exercises daily.
- Free plan includes ads.
- Unlimited exercises require a paid plan.
- No offline mode is listed.
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