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Head-to-head · Lockdown Browser Software

Prometric Secure Proprietary Browser vs ThinkExam

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Prometric Secure Proprietary Browser #2 in Lockdown Browser Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Prometric
ThinkExam #7 in Lockdown Browser Software 7.9/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Think Exam

Prometric Secure Proprietary Browser leads on 0 checks, ThinkExam 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 scorePrometric Secure Proprietary Browser · 8.6/10
  • Free planonly ThinkExam
  • Free trialonly ThinkExam
  • Most featuresPrometric Secure Proprietary Browser · 2 of 4

Prometric Secure Proprietary Browser scores higher on our rubric for lockdown browser software: 8.6 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

Prometric Secure Proprietary Browser is the better fit for enterprise testing with integrated proctoring. ThinkExam is the better fit for proctored exams with a free starting tier.

  • Prometric Secure Proprietary Browser fits best

    Enterprise testing with integrated proctoring

  • ThinkExam fits best

    Proctored exams with a free starting tier

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Side by side

Feature Prometric Secure Proprietary Browser 8.6/10 Visit ↗ ThinkExam 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 7.9
Ranking #2 in Lockdown Browser Software #7 in Lockdown Browser Software
Best for Enterprise testing with integrated proctoring 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 Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Windows, macOS Web, iOS, Android
Support Live chat Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets · 24/7
Compliance ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS ISO 27001, GDPR, SOC 2
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Prometric Secure Proprietary Browser 2/4 · ThinkExam 0/4
Blocks app switching ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Blocks copy and printing ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Blocks screen capture Not checked yet Not checked yet
Offline assessment mode Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms Windows, macOS Not checked yet
LMS integration Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Blocks copying, printing, app switching, and prohibited browser actions
  • Supports automated AI and live remote proctoring
  • Adds authentication, environmental checks, analytics, and real-time support
  • 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 contacting sales
  • Supports Windows and macOS only
  • Designed for Prometric remote-testing programs rather than self-service use
  • 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

Prometric Secure Proprietary Browser is a locked-down desktop application for organizations delivering remotely proctored assessments. It runs with Prometric’s ProProctor remote assessment platform and restricts non-essential browser…

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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. Prometric Secure Proprietary BrowserLockdown Browser Software 8.6Pricing on request
  2. ThinkExamLockdown Browser Software 7.9Free plan · 7-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Prometric Secure Proprietary Browser — where it wins

    • Blocks copying, printing, app switching, and prohibited browser actions
    • Supports automated AI and live remote proctoring
    • Adds authentication, environmental checks, analytics, and real-time support

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • Supports Windows and macOS only
    • Designed for Prometric remote-testing programs rather than self-service use
  • 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
  • Prometric Secure Proprietary Browser8.6/10 · Pricing on request

    A controlled exam desktop with authentication, proctoring, analytics, and support.

    Visit PrometricFull 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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