Head-to-head · Lockdown Browser Software
ExamOnline vs Digiexam
ExamOnline leads on 0 checks, Digiexam on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreExamOnline · 8.3/10
- Most featuresExamOnline · 3 of 4
ExamOnline scores higher on our rubric for lockdown browser software: 8.3 against 8.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.
ExamOnline is the better fit for organizations wanting lockdown plus proctoring. Digiexam is the better fit for education teams needing full assessment workflows.
- ExamOnline fits best
Organizations wanting lockdown plus proctoring
- Digiexam fits best
Education teams needing full assessment workflows
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Side by side
| Feature | ExamOnline 8.3/10 Visit ↗ | Digiexam 8.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.3 | 8.0 |
| Ranking | #3 in Lockdown Browser Software | #6 in Lockdown Browser Software |
| Best for | Organizations wanting lockdown plus proctoring | Education teams needing full assessment workflows |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | — |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension, Self-hosted | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7 | Live chat, Docs |
| Compliance | ISO 27001, GDPR | GDPR, SSO/SAML |
| Integrations | 3 integrations | 9 integrations |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features ExamOnline 3/4 · Digiexam 0/4 | ||
| Blocks app switching | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Blocks copy and printing | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Blocks screen capture | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Offline assessment mode | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS, Android, iOS | Not checked yet |
| LMS integration | Lti | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | ExamOnline is a cloud-based assessment platform for educational institutions, certification bodies, enterprises, and government organizations. It covers exam creation, configuration, scheduling, delivery, automated grading, candidate… Read the review → |
Digiexam is a digital assessment platform for schools, colleges, and universities that need to manage the exam workflow from creation through grading and feedback. It combines multiple question types, reusable question banks, secure exam… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
ExamOnline — where it wins
- Combines AI, live, and hybrid remote proctoring
- Blocks app switching, copying, printing, and screen capture
- Supports LTI, API, SSO, desktop, and mobile platforms
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a customized sales conversation
- The broad feature set may exceed basic exam needs
- It is proprietary rather than open source
Digiexam — where it wins
- Covers creation, secure delivery, grading, monitoring, and analytics
- Supports offline exams with automatic backups and device lockdown
- Connects with major LMS platforms through LTI and grade synchronization
Where it doesn't
- The Exam Platform requires a sales quote
- No free plan is available
- Its broad scope may exceed teams seeking only a lockdown browser
- ExamOnline8.3/10 · Pricing on request
A broad assessment suite for organizations needing lockdown controls and proctoring.
Visit ExamOnlineFull verdict → - Digiexam8.0/10 · Pricing on request
A broad exam platform for education teams that need lockdown, grading, monitoring, and LMS connectivity.
Visit DigiexamFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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