TAO vs Questionmark

TAO8.4Visit Questionmark8.3Visit

Higher score TAO #4 in Quiz Maker Software 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 2 features Visit TAO

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Questionmark #5 in Quiz Maker Software 8.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 2 features Visit Questionmark

• TAO fits best

  Open-source adaptive and branching assessments

• Questionmark fits best

  Enterprise-grade secure assessment programs

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Side by side

Feature	TAO 8.4/10 Visit ↗	Questionmark 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.4	8.3
Ranking	#4 in Quiz Maker Software	#5 in Quiz Maker Software
Best for	Open-source adaptive and branching assessments	Enterprise-grade secure assessment programs
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	€499/mo	Pricing on request
Free plan	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Tickets, Community, Docs	Email, Phone
Integrations	9 integrations	9 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features TAO 1/2 · Questionmark 1/2
Branching logic	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Certificates	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Question formats	Choice, Order, Associate, Match, Hottext, Gap Match, Slider, Extended Text, File Upload, Inline Choice, Text Entry, Hotspot, Graphic Order, Graphic Associate, Graphic Gap, Select Point	Multiple choice; drag-and-drop; unfolding simulation; performance-based items; essay and open-ended responses
Scoring modes	Automatic scoring, manual scoring, partial credit, weighted responses, cut scores	Automated scoring; AI scoring; human scoring; tiered grading
Quiz analytics	Session reports, test-taker reports, custom reports, CSV results, Data Explorer, TAO Insights	Participant results and feedback; item difficulty and effectiveness; assessment scores and outcomes; overview reporting; time-series and subgroup analysis; psychometric analytics
Publishing channels	Online deliveries, LMS via LTI, test centers, local proctoring, cloud-hosted delivery, self-hosted delivery	Web delivery; LMS integrations via SCORM, LTI, xAPI, and AICC; API integrations
Response limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Adaptive, branching, linear, and partial-credit assessments Reusable item banks with QTI import and export Self-hosting, LTI delivery, and accessibility tools	40+ question types support varied assessment formats and simulations. Live, AI, and record-and-review proctoring support secure delivery. Deep analytics include psychometrics, subgroup analysis, and time-series reporting.
Cons	Paid plans start at €499 per month when billed annually Setup is more specialized than typical quiz software Community Edition includes community support rather than service-desk support	Custom pricing requires a sales conversation rather than self-service checkout. The enterprise feature set may exceed the needs of small quiz programs. Its broad assessment scope can mean more planning than a simple quiz tool.
Our verdict	TAO is an open-source computer-based testing platform for educators, assessment professionals, education ministries, higher-education institutions, professional associations, and public-sector employers. It covers assessment authoring,… Read the review →	Questionmark is an enterprise assessment platform for organizations running certification, compliance, workforce learning, hiring, and academic assessment programs. Its feature set covers authoring, reusable item banks, secure delivery,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• TAO — where it wins

  • Adaptive, branching, linear, and partial-credit assessments
  • Reusable item banks with QTI import and export
  • Self-hosting, LTI delivery, and accessibility tools

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid plans start at €499 per month when billed annually
  • Setup is more specialized than typical quiz software
  • Community Edition includes community support rather than service-desk support

• Questionmark — where it wins

  • 40+ question types support varied assessment formats and simulations.
  • Live, AI, and record-and-review proctoring support secure delivery.
  • Deep analytics include psychometrics, subgroup analysis, and time-series reporting.

  Where it doesn't

  • Custom pricing requires a sales conversation rather than self-service checkout.
  • The enterprise feature set may exceed the needs of small quiz programs.
  • Its broad assessment scope can mean more planning than a simple quiz tool.

• TAO8.4/10 · Free plan

  A powerful open-source choice for adaptive assessments, with specialized setup and costly paid tiers.

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• Questionmark8.3/10 · Pricing on request

  A mature choice for high-stakes assessments, with broad delivery, scoring, and analytics capabilities.

  Visit QuestionmarkFull verdict →