Head-to-head · Lockdown Browser Software
ExamOnline vs Questionmark
ExamOnline leads on 0 checks, Questionmark 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 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.
ExamOnline is the better fit for organizations wanting lockdown plus proctoring. Questionmark is the better fit for credentialing programs needing secure assessment.
- ExamOnline fits best
Organizations wanting lockdown plus proctoring
- Questionmark fits best
Credentialing programs needing secure assessment
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Side by side
| Feature | ExamOnline 8.3/10 Visit ↗ | Questionmark 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #3 in Lockdown Browser Software | #4 in Lockdown Browser Software |
| Best for | Organizations wanting lockdown plus proctoring | Credentialing programs needing secure assessment |
| 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, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Phone |
| Compliance | ISO 27001, GDPR | ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML |
| Integrations | 3 integrations | 9 integrations |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features ExamOnline 3/4 · Questionmark 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 → |
Questionmark is an enterprise assessment platform for certification, compliance, workforce learning, hiring, and academic programs. It combines assessment authoring, reusable item banks, secure browser lockdown, identity verification,… 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
Questionmark — where it wins
- Secure browser lockdown with identity verification and proctoring modes
- 40+ question types with automated, AI, and human scoring
- Deep reporting, psychometric analytics, and digital credentials
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales for a custom enterprise quote
- No public free plan or published entry price
- May be more than needed for basic, low-stakes quizzes
- ExamOnline8.3/10 · Pricing on request
A broad assessment suite for organizations needing lockdown controls and proctoring.
Visit ExamOnlineFull verdict → - Questionmark8.2/10 · Pricing on request
A broad assessment suite for organizations running secure, credentialed programs.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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