Head-to-head · Lockdown Browser Software
ExamOnline vs ExamSoft
ExamOnline leads on 0 checks, ExamSoft on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 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 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.
ExamOnline is the better fit for organizations wanting lockdown plus proctoring. ExamSoft is the better fit for assessment teams needing offline secure delivery.
- ExamOnline fits best
Organizations wanting lockdown plus proctoring
- ExamSoft fits best
Assessment teams needing offline secure delivery
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Side by side
| Feature | ExamOnline 8.3/10 Visit ↗ | ExamSoft 8.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.3 | 8.1 |
| Ranking | #3 in Lockdown Browser Software | #5 in Lockdown Browser Software |
| Best for | Organizations wanting lockdown plus proctoring | Assessment teams needing offline secure delivery |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension, Self-hosted | Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | ISO 27001, GDPR | GDPR, SSO/SAML |
| Integrations | 3 integrations | 8 integrations |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features ExamOnline 3/4 · ExamSoft 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 |
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| 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 → |
ExamSoft is a digital assessment platform for higher education, secondary education, professional programs, certification bodies, and licensing organizations. Administrators work in the web-based ExamSoft Portal to manage tagged question… 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
ExamSoft — where it wins
- Secure offline exam delivery with device and application blocking
- Supports objective, essay, performance, and rubric-based grading
- Question banks, longitudinal analytics, and LMS integrations in one platform
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contact with sales and institution-configured payment terms
- Learner delivery depends on Examplify and supported desktop or iPad devices
- License fees are non-refundable and non-transferable
- ExamOnline8.3/10 · Pricing on request
A broad assessment suite for organizations needing lockdown controls and proctoring.
Visit ExamOnlineFull verdict → - ExamSoft8.1/10 · Pricing on request
A broad assessment suite with secure offline delivery, mixed grading, and deep reporting.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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