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Head-to-head · Lockdown Browser Software

Respondus LockDown Browser vs Mercer | Mettl

  • 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
Mercer | Mettl #8 in Lockdown Browser Software 7.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Mercer | Mettl

Respondus LockDown Browser leads on 0 checks, Mercer | Mettl 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 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

Respondus LockDown Browser is the better fit for mature institutions needing broad LMS support. Mercer | Mettl is the better fit for employers needing assessment and proctoring breadth.

  • Respondus LockDown Browser fits best

    Mature institutions needing broad LMS support

  • Mercer | Mettl fits best

    Employers needing assessment and proctoring breadth

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Side by side

Feature Respondus LockDown Browser 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Mercer | Mettl 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 7.8
Ranking #1 in Lockdown Browser Software #8 in Lockdown Browser Software
Best for Mature institutions needing broad LMS support Employers needing assessment and proctoring breadth
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial 60 days —
Deployment Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud
Platforms Windows, macOS, iOS, Chrome extension Web
Support Tickets, Docs Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 9 integrations 20 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Respondus LockDown Browser 3/4 · Mercer | Mettl 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
  • Combines browser lockdown, authentication and AI-assisted or human proctoring.
  • Supports custom assessments across technical, cognitive and behavioral use cases.
  • Offers advanced reporting, benchmarking, REST APIs and result webhooks.
Cons
  • No permanent free plan
  • Offline assessments are not supported
  • Higher-education pricing may differ from K-12 site-license tiers
  • Pricing is customized through a contact-sales process.
  • Its broad assessment scope may exceed the needs of lockdown-only teams.
  • Teams must evaluate which assessment and proctoring workflows fit their needs.
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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Mercer | Mettl is a cloud-based talent assessment platform for employers, education providers and other organizations. It covers personality, behavioral, cognitive, technical, coding, communication and domain assessments, with custom…

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  1. Respondus LockDown BrowserLockdown Browser Software 8.960-day trial
  2. Mercer | MettlLockdown Browser Software 7.8Pricing 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

  • Mercer | Mettl — where it wins

    • Combines browser lockdown, authentication and AI-assisted or human proctoring.
    • Supports custom assessments across technical, cognitive and behavioral use cases.
    • Offers advanced reporting, benchmarking, REST APIs and result webhooks.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is customized through a contact-sales process.
    • Its broad assessment scope may exceed the needs of lockdown-only teams.
    • Teams must evaluate which assessment and proctoring workflows fit their needs.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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