Ai-TypingTest.com vs Monkeytype
Both are free typing tests with live stats. The difference is what happens after the test ends.
By Abhishek, Founder & Maintainer · Reviewed by The Ai-TypingTest Editorial Team
Short answer
Use Monkeytype if you want a minimalist, deeply customisable speed test; use Ai-TypingTest.com if you want the test plus a plan for getting faster. Monkeytype is free, open-source, ad-free and built around configuring the test itself. Ai-TypingTest.com is also free with no signup, and adds AI-personalised lessons that target your weak keys, government exam formats, Hindi and Punjabi typing with Mangal and Kruti Dev layouts, and a printable certificate.
Ai-TypingTest.com vs Monkeytype: feature comparison
| Feature | Ai-TypingTest.com | Monkeytype |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free. No signup needed to take a test. | Free and open-source. |
| Ads | No ads during a test. | No ads. |
| Test format | Timed tests from 15 seconds to 10 minutes, plus custom text. | Word-list based tests with configurable time, word count and mode. |
| Live metrics | Live WPM, accuracy and consistency while you type. | Live speed and accuracy while you type. |
| Customisation | Duration, difficulty, punctuation, numbers and content category. | Extensive — themes, fonts, caret style, test modes and word lists. |
| Structured lessons | AI-personalised lessons generated from your own weak keys and letter pairs. | Focused on the test itself rather than a lesson curriculum. |
| Exam preparation | Dedicated pages for SSC, RRB NTPC, DSSSB, UPSSSC, RSMSSB and MP CPCT formats. | General-purpose speed testing, not exam-specific. |
| Languages and layouts | English, Hindi, Hinglish and Punjabi, including Mangal and Kruti Dev layouts. | English plus a large set of community-maintained language word lists. |
| Account | Optional. Adds history, AI lessons, leaderboard and streaks. | Optional. Adds saved results and personal statistics. |
| Extras | Typing games, a printable certificate, achievement badges and streaks. | Deep configuration and a minimalist, distraction-free interface. |
Choose Ai-TypingTest.com if…
- You want to know what to practise next, not just what you scored — AI lessons are generated from the keys and letter pairs you actually miss.
- You are preparing for an Indian government typing exam (SSC, RRB NTPC, DSSSB, UPSSSC, RSMSSB, MP CPCT) and need that specific format.
- You type in Hindi, Hinglish or Punjabi, or need the Mangal or Kruti Dev keyboard layouts.
- You need a shareable result or a printable typing certificate for a job application.
- You like streaks, badges and a leaderboard to keep the habit going.
Choose Monkeytype if…
- You want the most configurable test interface available — themes, fonts, caret styles and test modes.
- You care that the software is open-source and you can inspect or self-host it.
- You already know your weak spots and just want a clean surface to grind on.
- You want a specific community-maintained language word list for a language we do not cover yet.
What the two tools are actually optimising for
Monkeytype is built around the test. Its strength is control: you can change the word list, the length, the punctuation and numbers, and the look of the whole screen until it disappears and only the words are left. For someone who tests daily and already knows how they want to practise, that is close to ideal.
Ai-TypingTest.com is built around improvement. The test is the input, not the product. Every result feeds a picture of which keys and letter pairs are slowing you down, and the AI lesson generator writes practice text weighted toward exactly those. If your ceiling is a handful of awkward transitions, targeted drilling closes the gap faster than more untargeted tests.
Scoring is comparable — mostly
Both sites report speed in words per minute using the standard five-characters-per-word convention, so numbers are broadly comparable. Ai-TypingTest.com reports net WPM: correct characters divided by five, divided by minutes elapsed, with uncorrected errors subtracted. Accuracy is correct keystrokes divided by total keystrokes. Small differences between any two sites usually come from how each treats corrections and how long the test ran, so compare like with like: same duration, same difficulty.
You can use both
These are not mutually exclusive, and we would not pretend otherwise. A reasonable routine is to warm up wherever you enjoy typing, then use targeted lessons when a plateau shows up. If you are only going to use one, pick on the basis above: configuration and minimalism point to Monkeytype, and coaching, exam formats or Indic-language typing point here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ai-TypingTest.com free like Monkeytype?
Yes. You can take a full typing test on Ai-TypingTest.com without creating an account or paying. A free account is optional and adds result history, AI-personalised lessons, the leaderboard and streaks.
Will my WPM be the same on both sites?
It should be close. Both use the standard convention that one word equals five characters. Ai-TypingTest.com reports net WPM — correct characters divided by five, divided by minutes, with uncorrected errors subtracted. Differences of a few WPM usually come from test length, text difficulty and how corrections are handled, so compare runs of the same duration.
Does Monkeytype have typing lessons?
Monkeytype is centred on the typing test itself and its configuration rather than a lesson curriculum. Ai-TypingTest.com adds AI-generated lessons that analyse your mistakes and build practice text around your weakest keys and letter pairs.
Which is better for Indian government typing exams?
Ai-TypingTest.com, because it has pages built for those specific formats — SSC, RRB NTPC, DSSSB, UPSSSC, RSMSSB and MP CPCT — along with Hindi typing and the Mangal and Kruti Dev keyboard layouts those exams use.
Which one should a complete beginner start with?
Either will measure you accurately, but a beginner usually benefits more from structure. Start with a short test to get a baseline, then work through targeted lessons rather than repeating full-length tests, since accuracy gains come before speed gains.
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