Pearson OnVUE vs Honorlock

Pearson OnVUE7.4Visit Honorlock6.8Visit

Higher score Pearson OnVUE #4 in Online Proctoring Software 7.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Pearson OnVUE

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Honorlock #8 in Online Proctoring Software 6.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Honorlock

• Pearson OnVUE fits best

  Pearson VUE exam delivery environments

• Honorlock fits best

  Institutions needing AI plus human intervention

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Side by side

Feature	Pearson OnVUE 7.4/10 Visit ↗	Honorlock 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.4	6.8
Ranking	#4 in Online Proctoring Software	#8 in Online Proctoring Software
Best for	Pearson VUE exam delivery environments	Institutions needing AI plus human intervention
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop	Cloud, Browser extension, Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS	Web, Windows, macOS, Chrome extension
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs	Email, Live chat, Phone · 24/7
Compliance	ISO 27001, PCI DSS	SOC 2, GDPR
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Pearson OnVUE 4/5 · Honorlock 4/5
Identity verification	✓	✓
Automated monitoring	✓ (best)	Not published
Live proctoring	✓	✓
Browser lockdown	✓	✓
LMS integrations	Not published	✓ (best)
Specs
Recording retention	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Combines ID checks, room scans, human monitoring, and AI assistance Includes recorded audio and video sessions with browser lockdown Connects remote delivery with Pearson VUE registration and exam records	Combines AI flagging with live human intervention through Live Pop-In Supports identity checks, lockdown, recordings, scans, and device detection Integrates with Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, Brightspace, and other LMSs
Cons	Pricing requires contact with Pearson VUE No free plan is available Its fit is centered on Pearson VUE exam delivery rather than broad LMS use	Pricing requires a custom quote rather than a published numeric rate No free plan is offered Mobile support is not part of the listed platform coverage
Our verdict	Pearson OnVUE is Pearson VUE’s online proctoring system for delivering eligible certification, licensure, and other high-stakes exams remotely. It is designed for exam owners that want candidates to test from a private location while… Read the review →	Honorlock is an online exam-proctoring platform for higher-education institutions, corporations, certification providers, and credentialing bodies. It combines AI-powered monitoring and potential-misconduct flagging with live human… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Pearson OnVUE — where it wins

  • Combines ID checks, room scans, human monitoring, and AI assistance
  • Includes recorded audio and video sessions with browser lockdown
  • Connects remote delivery with Pearson VUE registration and exam records

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contact with Pearson VUE
  • No free plan is available
  • Its fit is centered on Pearson VUE exam delivery rather than broad LMS use

• Honorlock — where it wins

  • Combines AI flagging with live human intervention through Live Pop-In
  • Supports identity checks, lockdown, recordings, scans, and device detection
  • Integrates with Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, Brightspace, and other LMSs

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires a custom quote rather than a published numeric rate
  • No free plan is offered
  • Mobile support is not part of the listed platform coverage

• Pearson OnVUE7.4/10 · Pricing on request

  A controlled remote exam service for organizations delivering Pearson VUE assessments.

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• Honorlock6.8/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad proctoring platform for institutions that need AI review and human intervention.

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