Head-to-head · Lockdown Browser Software
Questionmark vs ThinkExam
Questionmark 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 scoreQuestionmark · 8.2/10
- Free planonly ThinkExam
- Free trialonly ThinkExam
Questionmark scores higher on our rubric for lockdown browser software: 8.2 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.
Questionmark is the better fit for credentialing programs needing secure assessment. ThinkExam is the better fit for proctored exams with a free starting tier.
- Questionmark fits best
Credentialing programs needing secure assessment
- ThinkExam fits best
Proctored exams with a free starting tier
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Side by side
| Feature | Questionmark 8.2/10 Visit ↗ | ThinkExam 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.2 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #4 in Lockdown Browser Software | #7 in Lockdown Browser Software |
| Best for | Credentialing programs needing secure assessment | 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 | Cloud, Browser extension | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone | Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets · 24/7 |
| Compliance | ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML | ISO 27001, GDPR, SOC 2 |
| Integrations | 9 integrations | 6 integrations |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Questionmark 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 |
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| Our verdict | Questionmark is an enterprise assessment platform for certification, compliance, workforce learning, hiring, and academic programs. It combines assessment authoring, reusable item banks, secure browser lockdown, identity verification,… Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Questionmark — where it wins
- Secure browser lockdown with identity verification and proctoring modes
- 40+ question types with automated, AI, and human scoring
- Deep reporting, psychometric analytics, and digital credentials
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales for a custom enterprise quote
- No public free plan or published entry price
- May be more than needed for basic, low-stakes quizzes
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
- Questionmark8.2/10 · Pricing on request
A broad assessment suite for organizations running secure, credentialed programs.
Visit QuestionmarkFull 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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