** One competitor has threatened legal action because his product is listed on this page, so that product's name has been omitted for the time being.
- It's deplorable that present typing programs do not use modern learning principles. I thoroughly support your eText project.
- Stephanie B, Corporate Trainer
How do people feel about conventional typing tutor software?
Tell us your experiences with any typing tutor package.
- As for my lack of success with these products … mostly, its the home row thing, I just can't get my hands to sit on it.
- David A.
Head Information Systems
Typing Tutors
How do you compare typing tutors?
- Do they give positive reinforcement of what you do right?
Or nasty warning beeps when you get it wrong? - What is the risk of developing pain or discomfort from using their methods?
- How long it will it take to learn to type using that typing tutor?
Read our list of points by which you can choose which typing tutor you prefer.
Are there any major differences?
Judge for yourselves. Here are charts summarising results of a comparison done by META Innovation.
On what basis were they compared? See below.
Disclaimer
This typing tutor comparison was prepared in-house by META Innovation and it has not yet been verified by a fully independent third part (as we have had difficulty finding a suitably qualified expert).
While taking care, we do not guarantee the accuracy of the information presented, and we do not have any intention to misrepresent or disparage competitive products. Please advise us of any inaccuracies. Comments are also welcome.
How long does it take to learn?
(According to their claim)
Some typing tutors make no claim as to how long it might take to learn to type.
| Hours to learn | |
| Nail it Now | 2 |
| typeSmart | 6 |
| Accu-Type | 12 |
| TQ-P ** | 12 |
| KAZ Keyboard AZ | 12 |
Features, Methods and Design
| Rating | |
| typeSmart | 34.5 |
| Mavis Beacon Deluxe v15 | 20 |
| Typing Instructor Deluxe v16 | 19.5 |
| Ten Thumbs | 15.5 |
| Accu-Type | 15.5 |
| TQ-P ** | 15 |
| KAZ Keyboard AZ | 12.5 |
| Typing Tutor 10 | 11.5 |
| Nail it Now | 10.5 |
Some people have tried many typing tutors in an effort to find one they were happy with. Read what one such person says about typeSmart's revolutionary methods of helping people learn to type.
- Your typeSmart attracted me because it mentioned a new approach. I tried it. I have trained about 20 minutes then I was able to show others my dramatic improvement.
Doing it in a relaxed and creative way made the boring task of typing a good permanent exercise of body intelligence. Curiously, if I do a little effort not to look to keyboard I do type better.
Ten Thumbs Typing Tutor is the second most interesting program but it isn't innovative. (I tried the Dvorak keyboard - it didn't work). I tried also Stamina, Typing Master Pro, Letter Chase and others. None of them can be compared with yours, the most interesting and creative one. - C de MA, Doctor of Homeopathy, Brazil
- This customer mentions the Dvorak keyboard. For further information read:
- Why does eText typeSmart not support the Dvorak keyboard layout?
Platforms the software runs on
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