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Head-to-head · Lockdown Browser Software

ExamOnline vs ThinkExam

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score ExamOnline #3 in Lockdown Browser Software 8.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit ExamOnline
ThinkExam #7 in Lockdown Browser Software 7.9/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Think Exam

ExamOnline leads on 0 checks, ThinkExam 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
  • Free planonly ThinkExam
  • Free trialonly ThinkExam
  • Most featuresExamOnline · 3 of 4

ExamOnline scores higher on our rubric for lockdown browser software: 8.3 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.

ExamOnline is the better fit for organizations wanting lockdown plus proctoring. ThinkExam is the better fit for proctored exams with a free starting tier.

  • ExamOnline fits best

    Organizations wanting lockdown plus proctoring

  • ThinkExam fits best

    Proctored exams with a free starting tier

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Side by side

Feature ExamOnline 8.3/10 Visit ↗ ThinkExam 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.3 7.9
Ranking #3 in Lockdown Browser Software #7 in Lockdown Browser Software
Best for Organizations wanting lockdown plus proctoring Proctored exams with a free starting tier
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Pricing on request —
Free plan Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Free trial — 7 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension, Self-hosted Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7 Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets · 24/7
Compliance ISO 27001, GDPR ISO 27001, GDPR, SOC 2
Integrations 3 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ExamOnline 3/4 · ThinkExam 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
  • AI and live human proctoring with real-time intervention
  • Secure browser, identity checks, recording, and room scans
  • Integrates with Canvas, Moodle, D2L, Blackboard, LTI, and API
Cons
  • Pricing requires a customized sales conversation
  • The broad feature set may exceed basic exam needs
  • It is proprietary rather than open source
  • Paid plans add complexity across Test Base and User Base options
  • Enterprise capabilities are limited to the Enterprise plan
  • May be more than needed for basic browser lockdown alone
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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Think Exam combines online exam delivery with Think Proctor’s remote-proctoring capabilities for educational institutions, corporations, governments, and test publishers. It supports AI-powered automated monitoring, live human…

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  1. ExamOnlineLockdown Browser Software 8.3Pricing on request
  2. ThinkExamLockdown Browser Software 7.9Free plan · 7-day trial

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

  • ThinkExam — where it wins

    • AI and live human proctoring with real-time intervention
    • Secure browser, identity checks, recording, and room scans
    • Integrates with Canvas, Moodle, D2L, Blackboard, LTI, and API

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid plans add complexity across Test Base and User Base options
    • Enterprise capabilities are limited to the Enterprise plan
    • May be more than needed for basic browser lockdown alone

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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