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Head-to-head · Lockdown Browser Software

Respondus LockDown Browser vs Digiexam

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Respondus LockDown Browser #1 in Lockdown Browser Software 8.9/10 60-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Respondus
Digiexam #6 in Lockdown Browser Software 8.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Digiexam

Respondus LockDown Browser leads on 0 checks, Digiexam 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 scoreRespondus LockDown Browser · 8.9/10
  • Free trialonly Respondus LockDown Browser
  • Most featuresRespondus LockDown Browser · 3 of 4

Respondus LockDown Browser scores higher on our rubric for lockdown browser software: 8.9 against 8.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

Respondus LockDown Browser is the better fit for mature institutions needing broad LMS support. Digiexam is the better fit for education teams needing full assessment workflows.

  • Respondus LockDown Browser fits best

    Mature institutions needing broad LMS support

  • Digiexam fits best

    Education teams needing full assessment workflows

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Side by side

Feature Respondus LockDown Browser 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Digiexam 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.0
Ranking #1 in Lockdown Browser Software #6 in Lockdown Browser Software
Best for Mature institutions needing broad LMS support Education teams needing full assessment workflows
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — —
Free plan — —
Free trial 60 days —
Deployment Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Windows, macOS, iOS, Chrome extension Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Tickets, Docs Live chat, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR GDPR, SSO/SAML
Integrations 9 integrations 9 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Respondus LockDown Browser 3/4 · Digiexam 0/4
Blocks app switching ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Blocks copy and printing ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Blocks screen capture ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Offline assessment mode — Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, iPadOS Not checked yet
LMS integration Lti Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Blocks apps, websites, printing, copying, and screen capture during exams
  • Supports Windows, Mac, Chromebook, and iPad
  • Integrates with major LMS platforms and live-proctoring tools
  • Covers creation, secure delivery, grading, monitoring, and analytics
  • Supports offline exams with automatic backups and device lockdown
  • Connects with major LMS platforms through LTI and grade synchronization
Cons
  • No permanent free plan
  • Offline assessments are not supported
  • Higher-education pricing may differ from K-12 site-license tiers
  • The Exam Platform requires a sales quote
  • No free plan is available
  • Its broad scope may exceed teams seeking only a lockdown browser
Our verdict

Respondus LockDown Browser is a client application that restricts student devices during online assessments. It is designed for K-12 schools, districts, colleges, universities, and other education providers delivering exams through…

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Digiexam is a digital assessment platform for schools, colleges, and universities that need to manage the exam workflow from creation through grading and feedback. It combines multiple question types, reusable question banks, secure exam…

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  1. Respondus LockDown BrowserLockdown Browser Software 8.960-day trial
  2. DigiexamLockdown Browser Software 8.0Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Respondus LockDown Browser — where it wins

    • Blocks apps, websites, printing, copying, and screen capture during exams
    • Supports Windows, Mac, Chromebook, and iPad
    • Integrates with major LMS platforms and live-proctoring tools

    Where it doesn't

    • No permanent free plan
    • Offline assessments are not supported
    • Higher-education pricing may differ from K-12 site-license tiers

  • Digiexam — where it wins

    • Covers creation, secure delivery, grading, monitoring, and analytics
    • Supports offline exams with automatic backups and device lockdown
    • Connects with major LMS platforms through LTI and grade synchronization

    Where it doesn't

    • The Exam Platform requires a sales quote
    • No free plan is available
    • Its broad scope may exceed teams seeking only a lockdown browser
  • Respondus LockDown Browser8.9/10 · 60-day trial

    A broad-platform exam browser for institutions using major LMS platforms.

    Visit RespondusFull verdict →
  • Digiexam8.0/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad exam platform for education teams that need lockdown, grading, monitoring, and LMS connectivity.

    Visit DigiexamFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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