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Head-to-head · Lockdown Browser Software

ExamSoft vs ThinkExam

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score ExamSoft #5 in Lockdown Browser Software 8.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit ExamSoft
ThinkExam #7 in Lockdown Browser Software 7.9/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Think Exam

ExamSoft leads on 0 checks, ThinkExam on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreExamSoft · 8.1/10
  • Free planonly ThinkExam
  • Free trialonly ThinkExam

ExamSoft scores higher on our rubric for lockdown browser software: 8.1 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

ExamSoft is the better fit for assessment teams needing offline secure delivery. ThinkExam is the better fit for proctored exams with a free starting tier.

  • ExamSoft fits best

    Assessment teams needing offline secure delivery

  • ThinkExam fits best

    Proctored exams with a free starting tier

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Side by side

Feature ExamSoft 8.1/10 Visit ↗ ThinkExam 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.1 7.9
Ranking #5 in Lockdown Browser Software #7 in Lockdown Browser Software
Best for Assessment teams needing offline secure delivery 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 Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs · 24/7 Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets · 24/7
Compliance GDPR, SSO/SAML ISO 27001, GDPR, SOC 2
Integrations 8 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ExamSoft 0/4 · ThinkExam 0/4
Blocks app switching Not checked yet Not checked yet
Blocks copy and printing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Blocks screen capture Not checked yet Not checked yet
Offline assessment mode Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
LMS integration Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • 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 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
  • 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

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…

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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. ExamSoftLockdown Browser Software 8.1Pricing on request
  2. ThinkExamLockdown Browser Software 7.9Free plan · 7-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • 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
  • ExamSoft8.1/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad assessment suite with secure offline delivery, mixed grading, and deep reporting.

    Visit ExamSoftFull verdict →
  • ThinkExam7.9/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

    A broad proctoring suite with free plans, mobile support, and LMS integrations.

    Visit Think ExamFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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