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Head-to-head · Lockdown Browser Software

ExamOnline vs Mercer | Mettl

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score ExamOnline #3 in Lockdown Browser Software 8.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit ExamOnline
Mercer | Mettl #8 in Lockdown Browser Software 7.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Mercer | Mettl

ExamOnline leads on 0 checks, Mercer | Mettl 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 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

ExamOnline is the better fit for organizations wanting lockdown plus proctoring. Mercer | Mettl is the better fit for employers needing assessment and proctoring breadth.

  • ExamOnline fits best

    Organizations wanting lockdown plus proctoring

  • Mercer | Mettl fits best

    Employers needing assessment and proctoring breadth

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Side by side

Feature ExamOnline 8.3/10 Visit ↗ Mercer | Mettl 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.3 7.8
Ranking #3 in Lockdown Browser Software #8 in Lockdown Browser Software
Best for Organizations wanting lockdown plus proctoring Employers needing assessment and proctoring breadth
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 Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7 Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Compliance ISO 27001, GDPR SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 3 integrations 20 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ExamOnline 3/4 · Mercer | Mettl 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
Our review
Pros
  • Combines AI, live, and hybrid remote proctoring
  • Blocks app switching, copying, printing, and screen capture
  • Supports LTI, API, SSO, desktop, and mobile platforms
  • Combines browser lockdown, authentication and AI-assisted or human proctoring.
  • Supports custom assessments across technical, cognitive and behavioral use cases.
  • Offers advanced reporting, benchmarking, REST APIs and result webhooks.
Cons
  • Pricing requires a customized sales conversation
  • The broad feature set may exceed basic exam needs
  • It is proprietary rather than open source
  • Pricing is customized through a contact-sales process.
  • Its broad assessment scope may exceed the needs of lockdown-only teams.
  • Teams must evaluate which assessment and proctoring workflows fit their needs.
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…

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Mercer | Mettl is a cloud-based talent assessment platform for employers, education providers and other organizations. It covers personality, behavioral, cognitive, technical, coding, communication and domain assessments, with custom…

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  1. ExamOnlineLockdown Browser Software 8.3Pricing on request
  2. Mercer | MettlLockdown Browser Software 7.8Pricing on request

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

  • Mercer | Mettl — where it wins

    • Combines browser lockdown, authentication and AI-assisted or human proctoring.
    • Supports custom assessments across technical, cognitive and behavioral use cases.
    • Offers advanced reporting, benchmarking, REST APIs and result webhooks.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is customized through a contact-sales process.
    • Its broad assessment scope may exceed the needs of lockdown-only teams.
    • Teams must evaluate which assessment and proctoring workflows fit their needs.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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