Respondus LockDown Browser vs ThinkExam

Respondus LockDown Browser8.9Visit ThinkExam7.9Visit

Higher score Respondus LockDown Browser #1 in Lockdown Browser Software 8.9/10 60-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Respondus

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ThinkExam #7 in Lockdown Browser Software 7.9/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Think Exam

• Respondus LockDown Browser fits best

  Mature institutions needing broad LMS support

• ThinkExam fits best

  Proctored exams with a free starting tier

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Side by side

Feature	Respondus LockDown Browser 8.9/10 Visit ↗	ThinkExam 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	7.9
Ranking	#1 in Lockdown Browser Software	#7 in Lockdown Browser Software
Best for	Mature institutions needing broad LMS support	Proctored exams with a free starting tier
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	60 days	7 days
Free trial length	60 days	7 days · no card needed
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS, iOS, Chrome extension	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Tickets, Docs	Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets · 24/7
Compliance	SOC 2, GDPR	ISO 27001, GDPR, SOC 2
Integrations	9 integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Respondus LockDown Browser 3/4 · ThinkExam 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	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	No permanent free plan Offline assessments are not supported Higher-education pricing may differ from K-12 site-license tiers	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	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… 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

• 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

• 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

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

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

  Visit RespondusFull 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 →