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Head-to-head · Lockdown Browser Software

Respondus LockDown Browser vs Prometric Secure Proprietary Browser

  • 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
Prometric Secure Proprietary Browser #2 in Lockdown Browser Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Prometric

Respondus LockDown Browser leads on 0 checks, Prometric Secure Proprietary Browser 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 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

Respondus LockDown Browser is the better fit for mature institutions needing broad LMS support. Prometric Secure Proprietary Browser is the better fit for enterprise testing with integrated proctoring.

  • Respondus LockDown Browser fits best

    Mature institutions needing broad LMS support

  • Prometric Secure Proprietary Browser fits best

    Enterprise testing with integrated proctoring

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Side by side

Feature Respondus LockDown Browser 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Prometric Secure Proprietary Browser 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.6
Ranking #1 in Lockdown Browser Software #2 in Lockdown Browser Software
Best for Mature institutions needing broad LMS support Enterprise testing with integrated proctoring
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial 60 days —
Deployment Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Desktop
Platforms Windows, macOS, iOS, Chrome extension Windows, macOS
Support Tickets, Docs Live chat
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Respondus LockDown Browser 3/4 · Prometric Secure Proprietary Browser 2/4
Blocks app switching ✓ ✓
Blocks copy and printing ✓ ✓
Blocks screen capture ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Offline assessment mode — Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, iPadOS Windows, macOS
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
  • 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
Cons
  • No permanent free plan
  • Offline assessments are not supported
  • Higher-education pricing may differ from K-12 site-license tiers
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Supports Windows and macOS only
  • Designed for Prometric remote-testing programs rather than self-service use
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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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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  1. Respondus LockDown BrowserLockdown Browser Software 8.960-day trial
  2. Prometric Secure Proprietary BrowserLockdown Browser Software 8.6Pricing 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

  • 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
  • Respondus LockDown Browser8.9/10 · 60-day trial

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

    Visit RespondusFull verdict →
  • Prometric Secure Proprietary Browser8.6/10 · Pricing on request

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

    Visit PrometricFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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