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Head-to-head · Assessment Software

ExamSoft vs Synap

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score ExamSoft #4 in Assessment Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit ExamSoft
Synap #7 in Assessment Software 8.4/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Synap

ExamSoft leads on 0 checks, Synap 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 scoreExamSoft · 8.7/10
  • Free trialonly Synap

ExamSoft scores higher on our rubric for assessment software: 8.7 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.

On question types, Synap gives you Interactive where ExamSoft offers Advanced.

ExamSoft is the better fit for secure offline institutional exams. Synap is the better fit for managed professional certification assessments.

  • ExamSoft fits best

    Secure offline institutional exams

  • Synap fits best

    Managed professional certification assessments

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Side by side

Feature ExamSoft 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Synap 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.4
Ranking #4 in Assessment Software #7 in Assessment Software
Best for Secure offline institutional exams Managed professional certification assessments
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request £1,200/yr
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS Web, Chrome extension
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs · 24/7 Email, Live chat, Docs
Compliance GDPR, SSO/SAML ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 8 integrations 8,000+ integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ExamSoft 2/2 · Synap 2/2
Question bank ✓ ✓
Assessment analytics ✓ ✓
Specs
Grading modes Mixed Mixed
Question types Advanced Interactive
Learner limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Delivery options Not checked yet Link
Our review
Pros
  • Secure offline delivery with device lockdown and external-app blocking
  • Mixed grading supports automatic, manual, and rubric-based assessment
  • LMS, identity, and longitudinal analytics integrations support institutional workflows
  • Reusable banks support tagged, interactive, and varied question formats
  • Mixed automatic and manual grading includes rubrics, moderation, and analytics
  • LTI, LMS, API, webhook, Zapier, and proctoring support extend delivery options
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Institution-configured payment frequency may limit purchasing flexibility
  • User-license fees are non-refundable and non-transferable
  • No free plan is available
  • Standard starts at £1,200 per year, excluding VAT
  • Advanced workflows and integrations require higher plans
Our verdict

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, while learners take…

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Synap is an online assessment platform for universities, training providers, awarding bodies, professional organisations, and businesses. It supports exam authoring, reusable question banks, secure delivery, proctoring, automatic and…

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  1. ExamSoftAssessment Software 8.7Pricing on request
  2. SynapAssessment Software 8.414-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ExamSoft — where it wins

    • Secure offline delivery with device lockdown and external-app blocking
    • Mixed grading supports automatic, manual, and rubric-based assessment
    • LMS, identity, and longitudinal analytics integrations support institutional workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • Institution-configured payment frequency may limit purchasing flexibility
    • User-license fees are non-refundable and non-transferable

  • Synap — where it wins

    • Reusable banks support tagged, interactive, and varied question formats
    • Mixed automatic and manual grading includes rubrics, moderation, and analytics
    • LTI, LMS, API, webhook, Zapier, and proctoring support extend delivery options

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Standard starts at £1,200 per year, excluding VAT
    • Advanced workflows and integrations require higher plans
  • ExamSoft8.7/10 · Pricing on request

    A mature assessment suite for secure offline exams, mixed grading, and longitudinal analytics.

    Visit ExamSoftFull verdict →
  • Synap8.4/10 · 14-day trial

    A strong choice for managed certification assessments, with a high annual entry price.

    Visit SynapFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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