Keys Alternatives

Keys is described as 'A simple and carefully crafted application to help you learn and master typing with ten fingers' and is an app in the education & reference category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Keys for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Windows, Mac, Linux and Flathub apps. The best Keys alternative is Monkeytype, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Keys are Keypunch, Klavaro, keybr and KTouch.

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A simple and carefully crafted application to help you learn and master typing with ten fingers.

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Keys alternatives page was last updated Feb 18, 2025
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  1. Monkeytype icon

    Monkeytype

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    Monkeytype is a minimalistic typing test, featuring many test modes, an account system to save your typing speed history and user configurable features like themes, a smooth caret and more.

    45 Monkeytype alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Online
    Monkeytype screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Clean design
    2.  Customizable
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Multiple languages
    2.  Support for Hotkeys

    Monkeytype VS Keys

     

    • Monkeytype is the most popular Web-based alternative to Keys.

    • Monkeytype is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Keys.

    • Monkeytype is Free and Open SourceKeys is Paid and Proprietary
    • Monkeytype is LightweightKeys is not according to our users
  2. Keypunch icon

    Keypunch

     11 likes
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    Keypunch lets you practice typing. Thanks to fast-paced sessions with instant feedback afterwards and a plethora of available languages, you might even have a little fun doing so. With determination, proper technique and some time, you will observe a noticeable increase in both...

    42 Keypunch alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NO flagNorway

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    In the middle of a session

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Tracking

    Keypunch VS Keys

     

    • Keypunch is the most popular Linux alternative to Keys.

    • Keypunch is Free and Open SourceKeys is Paid and Proprietary
    • Keypunch is Lightweight and Privacy focusedKeys is not according to our users
  4. Klavaro icon

    Klavaro

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    Klavaro is a simple tutor to teach correct typing, almost independently of language and very flexible regarding to new or unknown keyboard layouts.

    42 Klavaro alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • BR flagBrazil

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Basic course

    Properties

    1.  Educational

    Klavaro VS Keys

     

    • Klavaro is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to Keys.

    • Klavaro is Free and Open SourceKeys is Paid and Proprietary
  5. keybr icon

    keybr

     38 likes
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    Become a keyboard ninja! Simple and stress-free typing tutor will help you type faster and with fewer errors.

    41 keybr alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Online
    keybr screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    keybr VS Keys

     
  6. KTouch icon

    KTouch

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    KTouch is a program for learning how to touch-type, both for children and adults.

    43 KTouch alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NO flagNorway

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    KTouch screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Multiple languages
    2.  Real-time Statistics

    KTouch VS Keys

     
  7. Typing.com icon

    Typing.com

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    Learn & Teach Typing, Free! Perfect for all ages & levels, K-12 and beyond.

    45 Typing.com alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    Typing.com screenshot 1

    Typing.com Features

    1.  No registration required

    Typing.com VS Keys

     
  9. amphetype icon

    amphetype

     7 likes
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    Amphetype is a layout-agnostic typing program aimed at people who don't need an on-screen keyboard, but would still like to improve their speed and accuracy.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    amphetype screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The latest update is from April 2022.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Graphs
    3.  Layout

    amphetype VS Keys

     
  10. Typitron icon

    Typitron

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    Enhance productivity with Typitron's intelligent practice, using real words and focusing on common letter pairs. Its minimalistic interface aids focus, and light/dark themes personalize your learning journey.

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Typitron screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Works Offline

    Typitron VS Keys

     

    • Typitron is the most popular commercial alternative to Keys.

    • Typitron is Paid and ProprietaryKeys is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Typitron is Lightweight and Privacy focusedKeys is not according to our users
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    typ.ing

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    A clean and simple typing trainer that cares about how you feel. Type to find out.

    45 typ.ing alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    typ.ing screenshot 1

    typ.ing VS Keys

     
  12. TypingMaster icon

    TypingMaster

     10 likes
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    TypingMaster is a professional typing tutor that helps you double your typing speed. It adapts to your unique needs providing customized exercises and helpful feedback. Weak spots are pinpointed and rapidly eliminated with additional exercises.

    44 TypingMaster alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    TypingMaster screenshot 1

    TypingMaster VS Keys

     
  13. Typing Commander icon

    Typing Commander

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    Learn touch typing with the full-scale touch typing course for the English US QWERTY keyboard.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Instruction

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Typing Commander VS Keys

     
  14. Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing icon

    Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing

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    Mastering typing has never been easier than with the all new edition of Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing Powered by UltraKey . The award winning software program provides the most efficient way to learn and master typing fundamentals.

    41 Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Steam
    Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Tracks used applications

    Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing VS Keys

     
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