Head-to-head · Online Exam Software
FastTest vs ExamSoft
FastTest leads on 0 checks, ExamSoft on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreFastTest · 9.0/10
- Most featuresFastTest · 5 of 5
FastTest scores higher on our rubric for online exam software: 9.0 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.
FastTest is the better fit for psychometric and adaptive testing teams. ExamSoft is the better fit for secure offline professional exams.
- FastTest fits best
Psychometric and adaptive testing teams
- ExamSoft fits best
Secure offline professional exams
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Side by side
| Feature | FastTest 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | ExamSoft 8.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.9 |
| Ranking | #5 in Online Exam Software | #6 in Online Exam Software |
| Best for | Psychometric and adaptive testing teams | Secure offline professional exams |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | From $6,750/yr | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs | Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | SOC 2, 2FA | GDPR, SSO/SAML |
| Integrations | 3 integrations | 8 integrations |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features FastTest 5/5 · ExamSoft 1/5 | ||
| Integrated proctoring | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Identity verification | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Question bank | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Bulk question import | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Candidate limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Delivery modes | Browser_desktop | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | FastTest is an online assessment platform for organizations that run high-stakes or large-scale exams. Its audience includes certification bodies, government agencies, educational institutions, and workforce testing programs. The product… Read the review → |
ExamSoft is a digital assessment platform for higher education, secondary education, professional programs, certification bodies, and licensing organizations. It combines question bank management, assessment authoring, scheduling, secure… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
FastTest — where it wins
- Blueprint, adaptive, multistage, and LOFT testing support
- Remote proctoring with AI flagging, live proctors, and review workflows
- REST APIs, QTI, embeddable delivery, and paper exam publishing
Where it doesn't
- Starting price is $6,750 per year
- Annual billing may not suit short-term or occasional exam programs
- Broad high-stakes feature set may exceed lightweight quiz requirements
ExamSoft — where it wins
- Secure offline delivery with device lockdown and external-app blocking
- Mixed grading for objective questions, essays, and performance assessments
- Question banks, item analysis, and longitudinal performance reporting
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contact with sales
- Institution-configured payment terms may limit purchasing flexibility
- Exam delivery depends on supported Windows, macOS, or iPad devices
- FastTest9.0/10 · From $6,750/yr
A strong fit for teams building secure, adaptive, and psychometrically informed exams.
Visit FastTestFull verdict → - ExamSoft8.9/10 · Pricing on request
A focused choice for secure offline exams, advanced grading, and longitudinal assessment analysis.
Visit ExamSoftFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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