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KTouch
What it is
KTouch is a free, open-source typewriting trainer for learning touch typing on Linux and Windows. It supplies training text that adapts to different skill levels and displays an on-screen keyboard showing the next key and finger to use. Dozens of courses in many languages are included, along with a course editor. Learners can create or modify keyboard layouts, while courses and layouts can be imported or exported as XML files. During lessons, KTouch collects statistics; afterward, users can review speed, accuracy, and errors by key. KDE describes it for all ages, schools, universities, and personal use. The software is released under GPL-2.0+. Its KDE page lists version 26.08.2, dated 2026-10-08, as the latest release shown. Guided lessons, adaptive practice, skill diagnostics, and personalized drills support structured learning. KDE provides a handbook, wiki, forum, mailing list, and bug tracker for assistance.
For and against
For
- Free GPL-2.0+ software
- Adaptive training text
- On-screen key and finger guidance
- Courses in many languages
- Speed and accuracy statistics
Against
- Supports only Linux and Windows
- No free trial listed
- Requires learners to manage installations
The verdict
KTouch focuses on guided, adaptive typing practice with detailed lesson feedback. Its language courses and editable layouts make it useful for varied learners on supported desktop systems.
Who it suits
KTouch fits learners, teachers, and schools seeking guided touch-typing practice on Linux or Windows. It also suits users who want multilingual courses, custom layouts, and progress statistics.
Plans and prices
Free
Free software under GPL-2.0+ · Linux distribution or AppStream installation
Read 11 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org
On the record
- Adaptive lessons
- It provides training text and adjusts to different levels based on the learner’s skill.apps.kde.org · read 11 Oct 2026
- Courses
- KTouch ships with dozens of courses in many languages and includes a course editor.apps.kde.org · read 11 Oct 2026
- Import and export
- Users can export courses and keyboard layouts to XML files and import previously exported files.docs.kde.org · read 11 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- KDE describes KTouch as suitable for all ages and for schools, universities, and personal use.apps.kde.org · read 11 Oct 2026
- Keyboard layouts
- It supports different keyboard layouts and lets users create and edit custom layouts.apps.kde.org · read 11 Oct 2026
- License
- The KDE applications page lists KTouch under the GPL-2.0+ license.apps.kde.org · read 11 Oct 2026
- On-screen guidance
- It displays a keyboard and indicates which key to press and which finger to use.apps.kde.org · read 11 Oct 2026
- Performance review
- After a lesson, the results screen lets users review speed and accuracy statistics and see errors by key.docs.kde.org · read 11 Oct 2026
- Progress statistics
- During training it collects statistics to help learners or teachers analyze progress.apps.kde.org · read 11 Oct 2026
- Publisher organization
- KDE e.V. is a registered non-profit organization representing the KDE Community in legal and financial matters.ev.kde.org · read 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- KTouch is a typewriting trainer for learning to touch type.apps.kde.org · read 11 Oct 2026
- Release
- The KDE applications page lists version 26.08.2 dated 2026-10-08 as the latest release shown.apps.kde.org · read 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- KDE links to the KTouch handbook, UserBase Wiki, KDE forum, kde-edu mailing list, and bug tracker for help or issue reporting.apps.kde.org · read 11 Oct 2026
