Head-to-head · Assessment Software
Synap vs Digiexam
Synap leads on 0 checks, Digiexam on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreSynap · 8.4/10
- Free trialonly Synap
Synap scores higher on our rubric for assessment software: 8.4 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.
On question types, Synap gives you Interactive where Digiexam offers Advanced. On delivery options, Digiexam gives you Classroom where Synap offers Link.
Synap is the better fit for managed professional certification assessments. Digiexam is the better fit for secure multi-device classroom exams.
- Synap fits best
Managed professional certification assessments
- Digiexam fits best
Secure multi-device classroom exams
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Side by side
| Feature | Synap 8.4/10 Visit ↗ | Digiexam 8.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.4 | 8.3 |
| Ranking | #7 in Assessment Software | #8 in Assessment Software |
| Best for | Managed professional certification assessments | Secure multi-device classroom exams |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | £1,200/yr | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Chrome extension | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Docs | Live chat, Docs |
| Compliance | ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA | GDPR, SSO/SAML |
| Integrations | 8,000+ integrations | 9 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Synap 2/2 · Digiexam 2/2 | ||
| Question bank | ✓ | ✓ |
| Assessment analytics | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Grading modes | Mixed | Mixed |
| Question types | Interactive | Advanced |
| Learner limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Delivery options | Link | Classroom |
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| Our verdict | Synap is an online assessment platform for universities, training providers, awarding bodies, professional organisations, and businesses. It supports exam authoring, reusable question banks, secure delivery, proctoring, automatic and… Read the review → |
Digiexam is a digital assessment platform for schools, colleges, and universities that need to create, deliver, grade, and review exams in one workflow. It supports multiple question types, reusable question banks, test libraries,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Synap — where it wins
- Reusable banks support tagged, interactive, and varied question formats
- Mixed automatic and manual grading includes rubrics, moderation, and analytics
- LTI, LMS, API, webhook, Zapier, and proctoring support extend delivery options
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Standard starts at £1,200 per year, excluding VAT
- Advanced workflows and integrations require higher plans
Digiexam — where it wins
- Supports secure online and offline exams across web, desktop, and mobile.
- Combines automatic, manual, anonymous, and collaborative grading.
- Integrates with major LMS platforms and synchronizes grades.
Where it doesn't
- The Exam Platform requires a quote rather than showing a published price.
- There is no free plan for evaluating the main platform.
- Its broad exam workflow may exceed the needs of simple quiz creators.
- Synap8.4/10 · 14-day trial
A strong choice for managed certification assessments, with a high annual entry price.
Visit SynapFull verdict → - Digiexam8.3/10 · Pricing on request
A secure, multi-device assessment platform with offline exams, monitoring, and LMS synchronization.
Visit DigiexamFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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