Monkeytype Alternative for Typing Real Sentences
Monkeytype is built for short speed tests. TypeMaster has you type full books chapter by chapter, free and with no account, on the web or offline on Windows and Mac.
Nitiksh Kumar2 min readTyping Practice
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A high score on a 30-second word test does not always carry over to real writing. Real text has capitals, commas, quotes and long sentences, and you have to stay accurate for more than a minute.
Monkeytype is very good at measuring speed. TypeMaster is built for longer practice on real text: you type classic books chapter by chapter, for free, with no account.
What Monkeytype does well#
As of October 2026, Monkeytype is the most visited typing test site, with about 14.2 million visits a month (Hypestat estimate).
- Test modes: time (15, 30, 60 or 120 seconds), word count, quotes, zen and custom text.
- Optional punctuation and numbers modes.
- Many languages and themes, with live WPM and accuracy.
- Free. Ads are optional. An account is optional and saves your test history.
- Its code is public on GitHub (GPL-3.0).
For a quick speed check or a leaderboard run, it is hard to beat.
Where TypeMaster is different#
- Longer real text. You type books from a library of 1,400+ public-domain titles, one chapter per session.
- Lessons when you need them. Structured levels start at the home row, and six coding tracks cover HTML and CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, C++ and SQL.
- Desktop apps. Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit) and Apple Silicon Macs. After install, practice works without internet and progress stays on your device.
- No account, no ads.
Comparison#
| Monkeytype | TypeMaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Main use | Speed tests | Book typing practice and lessons |
| Practice text | Random words, quotes, custom text | 1,400+ public-domain books |
| Session length | Preset tests, or custom | One full chapter |
| Platform | Web browser | Web, Windows app, Mac app |
| Account | Optional | Not needed |
| Ads | Optional | None |
| Price | Free | Free |
Try it with a book you know#
The two tools also work together: use Monkeytype for a quick speed check, and TypeMaster for daily practice.
Download TypeMaster or browse all stories.
Sources, checked October 2026: Monkeytype GitHub README, monkeytype.com, Hypestat traffic estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Is Monkeytype good for learning to type?
Monkeytype is a typing test, built to measure and push your speed with short runs. For longer practice on real text, a book-based tool like TypeMaster fits better.
Is TypeMaster free like Monkeytype?
Yes. TypeMaster is free, with no ads and no account. It is proprietary software, not open source.
Can I use TypeMaster offline?
Yes. The Windows and Apple Silicon Mac apps work without internet after you install them.
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