GNU Typist
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What both publish
| Fact | GNU Typist | Typesy |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | The stated project goal is to help individuals and schools learn or teach typing. | The site offers versions for individuals, homeschool families, schools, and business teams. |
| Platforms | The project page says GNU Typist can be compiled and used on GNU/Linux, GNU/Hurd, Unix variants, and Windows with PDCurses and MinGW. | The individual page lists Windows, Mac, iPad, Android tablet, web, and Chromebook support, with account progress synced across devices. |
| Support | The project invites bug reports, suggestions, patches and new lessons at [email protected] and offers a mailing list at that address. | The teams page says subscriptions include unlimited phone support for teachers and administrators and concierge setup service. |
GNU Typist plans
- GNU TypistFree
Typesy plans
- Typesy VIP Yearly Plan$7 a year
- Typesy Homeschool Family (monthly)$10 a month
- Typesy Homeschool Big Family (monthly)$19 a month
- Typesy Homeschool Co-op (monthly)$50 a month
- Typesy Homeschool Family (yearly)$72 a year
- Typesy Homeschool Big Family (yearly)$132 a year
Pick GNU Typist if…
GNU Typist suits individuals or schools looking for structured typing practice across several keyboard layouts and languages. It may also suit users who want to modify existing lessons or write their own.
Pick Typesy if…
Typesy may fit individuals seeking structured typing and productivity lessons, as well as homeschool families and schools organizing instruction for students. Teams considering it should note the five-user minimum and the support provision for teachers and administrators.