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Typetera vs Ratatype
Ratatype is a long-running online typing test and tutor with a structured 24-lesson typing course, certificates, and a large user base. It's well-suited for beginners who want guided lessons, and for office workers in English-speaking contexts. Typetera takes a different angle — we focus on the multilingual web, with native scripts for Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, dedicated Indian government exam-prep pages, and an ad-free test surface. This page is a fair, factual comparison of where each tool fits best.
At a glance
| Feature | Typetera | Ratatype |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free, ad-supported on internal pages | Free with optional account |
| Account required | No | Optional (required for certificate) |
| Typing course / lessons | No structured course (focus on tests and guides) | Yes, 24-lesson touch-typing course |
| Languages | 7 languages with native scripts | Primarily English; limited support for other Latin-script languages |
| Hindi / Tamil / Telugu native scripts | Yes, full support | No |
| Indian government exam prep (SSC, RRB, CPCT) | Yes, dedicated exam-mode pages | No |
| Certificate of typing speed | No | Yes (paid for printable; free PDF) |
| Ads on test page | None — ads only on supporting pages | Banner ads on test page |
| Custom text mode | Yes, up to 50KB | No (fixed lesson content) |
| Leaderboards | No | Yes, age-based and country-based |
When Ratatype is the right fit
- You are a beginner and want a structured 24-lesson touch-typing course rather than just speed tests.
- You want an official typing certificate (PDF) you can attach to a resume or application.
- You're typing in English and don't need native-script support for Indian languages.
- You enjoy age-based and country-based leaderboards and want to see where you rank.
- You're an office worker in a Western context where the typing requirements are well-served by Ratatype's English-only approach.
When Typetera is the right fit
- You're preparing for an Indian government typing exam (SSC CHSL, RRB NTPC, CPCT, UPSSSC, state clerical, IBPS Clerk) — we have exam-mode pages for each.
- You type in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Spanish, French, or Portuguese — we treat native scripts as first-class.
- You want to practice without banner ads on the test surface itself.
- You want to use your own custom passages — past-year exam papers, work documents, anything up to 50KB.
- You prefer a clean, fast-loading site without an account requirement for any feature.
Our take
Ratatype is the better choice if you're a beginner who wants a guided typing course with structured lessons and you only type in English. Typetera is the better choice if you're preparing for Indian government exams, typing in any Indian regional language, or simply want a calmer, ad-light test surface. The two tools serve overlapping but distinct audiences; pick the one whose primary use case matches yours.