Pearson OnVUE vs OpenProct

Pearson OnVUE7.9Visit OpenProct7.9Visit

Pearson OnVUE #4 in Online Proctoring Software 7.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Pearson OnVUE

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OpenProct #8 in Online Proctoring Software 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit OpenProct

• Pearson OnVUE fits best

  Pearson VUE exam delivery environments

• OpenProct fits best

  Developers building privacy-focused proctoring systems

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Side by side

Feature	Pearson OnVUE 7.9/10 Visit ↗	OpenProct 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.9	7.9
Ranking	#4 in Online Proctoring Software	#8 in Online Proctoring Software
Best for	Pearson VUE exam delivery environments	Developers building privacy-focused proctoring systems
Pricing model	Paid	Free
Starting price	Pricing on request	Free plan
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop	Self-hosted
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs	Docs, Community
Features Pearson OnVUE 4/5 · OpenProct 0/5
Identity verification	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Automated monitoring	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Live proctoring	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Browser lockdown	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
LMS integrations	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Recording retention	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
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	Open-source and free for self-hosted proctoring deployments SDK supports integration into learning platforms and applications Plugin architecture enables modular proctoring extensions
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	Requires developers to manage hosting and infrastructure Not a turnkey hosted SaaS proctoring service Active development may require ongoing technical involvement
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 →	OpenProct is an open-source software development kit for adding proctoring capabilities to learning platforms and other applications. It is designed for developers and technical teams that want to build or adapt their own proctoring system… 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

• OpenProct — where it wins

  • Open-source and free for self-hosted proctoring deployments
  • SDK supports integration into learning platforms and applications
  • Plugin architecture enables modular proctoring extensions

  Where it doesn't

  • Requires developers to manage hosting and infrastructure
  • Not a turnkey hosted SaaS proctoring service
  • Active development may require ongoing technical involvement

• Pearson OnVUE7.9/10 · Pricing on request

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

  Visit Pearson OnVUEFull verdict →
• OpenProct7.9/10 · Free plan

  A privacy-focused, self-hosted foundation for developers building proctoring systems.

  Visit OpenProctFull verdict →