TypeSprint
TypeSprint is a free browser-based platform for typing tests, races, touch-typing lessons, and classroom use.
What TypeSprint is
TypeSprint is a free browser-based platform for typing tests, races, touch-typing lessons, and classroom use. Tests include 30-second sessions and timed sessions from 1 to 10 minutes, with scores on global leaderboards. Public races let up to eight players compete in a one-minute test; users can also make custom tests and invite others. Its guided course has 75 lessons per keyboard layout, progressing from home-row practice to full texts and numbers. TypeSprint is available in English, German, Spanish, and Portuguese, with lesson tracks for QWERTY, QWERTZ, Spanish, and Portuguese layouts. Teachers can create classes, share a six-character join code, and view lesson results on a dashboard. Tests and races do not require an account, but lessons and classes do. The site runs without installation in a current browser on a PC, laptop, or tablet with a physical keyboard. The free plan includes tests, lessons, leaderboards, and classroom features, with no ads or premium tier.
Good
- Typing tests range from 30 seconds to 10 minutes.
- Public races support up to eight players.
- Offers 75 guided lessons per keyboard layout.
- Class dashboard shows students’ lesson results.
- Free plan has no ads or premium tier.
Watch out
- Requires a physical keyboard.
- Lessons and classes require an account.
- Test sessions and statistics are retained indefinitely, according to its privacy policy.
- Available language and lesson-layout options are limited to those listed.
Who it suits
TypeSprint suits people practicing typing in a browser, as well as teachers who want to assign lessons and review class results. It requires a physical keyboard and a current browser; lessons and classes require an account.
Verdict
TypeSprint offers free typing practice, races, and classroom tools in a browser. Tests and races are open without an account, while lessons and class features require sign-in.
Plans and prices
From TypeSprint's own pricing page, checked 10 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | All typing tests · 75 lessons per keyboard layout · leaderboards · classroom features · no ads or premium tier |
The facts
Each one read from TypeSprint's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Access requirements
- Typing tests and races can be used without an account, while an account is required for lessons and classes.checked 10 Oct 2026
- Analytics and retention
- The privacy policy says TypeSprint uses Google Analytics and retains test sessions and statistics indefinitely for history and leaderboards.checked 10 Oct 2026
- Data and security
- The privacy policy describes HTTPS transmission, bcrypt password hashes, OAuth 2.0 with PKCE, and MongoDB Atlas hosting.checked 10 Oct 2026
- For schools
- Teachers can create classes, share a 6-character join code and view students’ lesson results on a dashboard.checked 10 Oct 2026
- Languages and layouts
- The platform is available in English, German, Spanish and Portuguese, with QWERTY, QWERTZ, Spanish and Portuguese lesson tracks.checked 10 Oct 2026
- Multiplayer
- Public races let up to 8 players compete in a one-minute test, and users can create custom tests and invite others.checked 10 Oct 2026
- Sign-in integrations
- Accounts can use Google or Microsoft sign-in, and the privacy policy says TypeSprint does not receive or store those providers’ passwords.checked 10 Oct 2026
- Support
- Users can contact TypeSprint or report a bug through links on the site; data-protection requests can be sent to [email protected].checked 10 Oct 2026
- Touch-typing course
- The course has 75 guided lessons per keyboard layout, progressing from the home row to full texts and numbers.checked 10 Oct 2026
- Typing tests
- Users can take 30-second tests and timed tests from 1 to 10 minutes, with scores on global leaderboards.checked 10 Oct 2026
- What it does
- TypeSprint is a free browser-based typing platform for tests, real-time races, touch-typing lessons and classroom use.checked 10 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Browser support
- TypeSprint runs in a browser without installation on a PC, laptop or tablet with a physical keyboard and current browser.checked 10 Oct 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Vienna, Austriachecked 28 Sep 2026
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