Monkeytype vs Typing.com vs Ai-TypingTest vs 10FastFingers vs Keybr
Each site is best at something different: Typing.com for structured lessons, Keybr for learning new keys adaptively, Monkeytype for configurable speed practice, 10FastFingers for the classic one-minute word test, and Ai-TypingTest.com for job and exam formats with AI practice. All five are free to start.
By Abhishek, Founder & Maintainer ·
| Best for learning from scratch | Typing.com (structured course) |
|---|---|
| Best for drilling new keys | Keybr (adaptive letters) |
| Best for configurable speed tests | Monkeytype |
| Best for a quick 1-minute word test | 10FastFingers |
| Best for job / exam formats | Ai-TypingTest.com |
How we compared
We compared what each site is built to do, not which one is “best” — because the right choice depends on whether you are learning, practising or preparing for a test. Features change, so check each site for the current version. We have a stake in one of them; we have tried to write this so the others’ strengths are clear.
| Site | Built around | Strength | Less suited to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monkeytype | Configurable speed test | Deep customisation, minimalist, open-source | Structured learning, job formats |
| Typing.com | Lesson curriculum | Beginners and classrooms | Quick speed checks in job formats |
| 10FastFingers | 1-minute word test | Simple, competitive word tests | Long or format-specific tests |
| Keybr | Adaptive letter practice | Learning keys a few at a time | Realistic prose and job tests |
| Ai-TypingTest.com | Tests + job/exam presets + AI practice | Federal, 10-key, audio, Canadian and Indian exam formats | A full beginner curriculum |
Scoring is (mostly) comparable
All five use the standard five-characters-per-word definition, so WPM figures are broadly comparable. Differences come from text (random common words score higher than prose with punctuation), test length (one minute scores higher than five) and how corrections are handled. Compare like with like.
Which should you use?
- Learning to type from zero: a course — Typing.com or TypingClub — then Keybr to fill gaps.
- Getting faster at prose: Monkeytype for configurable drills, or our AI lessons to target weak keys.
- A job or exam test next week: a preset that matches the real format — find yours here.
- Just want a number: any of them; a 1-minute test is the quickest.
Detailed one-to-one comparisons
- Ai-TypingTest.com vs Monkeytype
- Ai-TypingTest.com vs Typing.com
- Ai-TypingTest.com vs 10FastFingers
- Ai-TypingTest.com vs Keybr
Why scores differ between sites
The formula is the same; the conditions are not. If you score 80 on one site and 65 on another, check these first:
- Word list vs prose: lists of common lowercase words are much faster than sentences with capitals and punctuation.
- Test length: a 15-second sprint can be 10+ WPM above a five-minute run.
- Corrections: some sites count only correct words, others correct characters.
- Raw vs net: some show “raw” speed alongside net; compare net to net.
Which numbers employers trust
None of them directly — employers run their own test. What matters is that your practice resembles theirs: prose, three to five minutes, with errors counted. That is why job-test presets matter more than which site gives the biggest number.
A practical combination
- Learning: a structured course until you can type without looking.
- Drilling: adaptive or targeted practice on weak keys.
- Measuring: a weekly five-minute prose test, tracked over time.
- Rehearsing: the exact format of your upcoming test, a week before.
What we don’t do (yet)
Being fair: we don’t offer a full beginner curriculum like Typing.com or TypingClub, the deep visual customisation of Monkeytype, or Keybr’s letter-by-letter unlocking. If those are what you need, use them — and come back when you need a job-format test.
How we handle numbers
Every figure on this site is either quoted from a source we checked, computed from our own data with the method stated, or labelled as a typical range. Sources show the date they were checked; requirement tables are reviewed quarterly; and we never present a typical range as an official rule. If you spot an out-of-date figure, tell us.
You are welcome to cite our tables and statistics with credit to Ai-TypingTest.com and a link. Formulas for WPM, accuracy, KPH and pass rules are on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which typing site is most accurate?
All five use the standard five-characters-per-word WPM, so they are equally accurate; differences come from text and test length.
Why is my Monkeytype score higher than on other sites?
Default Monkeytype tests use common lowercase words without punctuation, which is faster than prose.
Which is best for a job typing test?
One that matches the job's format — length, error rules and content. Ai-TypingTest.com has presets for many employer and government tests.
Can I use more than one?
Yes, and many people do — a course to learn, a test site to measure.