Online Proctoring Software
Once an exam leaves the test center, something has to stand in for the proctor in the room, and these services supply it. Proctoring comes at three levels. Automated monitoring of the Proctorio kind records webcam, audio and screen activity and flags anything suspicious for later review, live proctoring services such as ProctorU put a person on the other end of the camera, and lockdown browsers such as Respondus restrict what the device can open during the exam. Institutions weighing these should look at the false-flag rate and who reviews flags, student privacy and data retention, accessibility and bandwidth demands on test-takers, and which LMS and exam platforms each service connects to. Quiz builders that include proctoring as one feature are on the assessment page.
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ProctorU, now part of Meazure Learning, runs remote exam proctoring in three service lines, Live+, Review+ and Record+, with LMS integrations and detailed incident reporting.
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Respondus makes LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor for exam integrity, plus Respondus 4 and StudyMate Campus for writing questions, for universities and K-12 districts.
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Hybrid online proctoring from Honorlock Inc., pairing AI monitoring with Live Pop-In human proctors, cell phone detection, LMS integrations and 24/7 support.
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Comprehensive online proctoring platform with AI-powered integrity tools, identity verification, and security solutions for education and professional assessments.
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Pearson Professional Assessments, formerly Pearson VUE, delivers certification and licensure exams at test centers and online through OnVUE with human proctors and assistive AI.
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PSI develops, delivers and secures high-stakes exams for certification and licensing bodies, with test centers, live and record-and-review online proctoring and AI-assisted identity checks.
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Full-service exam provider that develops, delivers, proctors and scores higher-education and credentialing exams, with ProctorU remote proctoring and human review of every session.
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Proctortrack, from Verificient Technologies, secures LMS exams with four proctoring levels, from a browser lock and automated review to live proctors working with AI.
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Talview proctors high-stakes exams and hiring interviews with identity checks, a secure browser, the Alvy AI proctor and a timestamped audit trail behind every flag.
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SMOWL, from the European company Smowltech, proctors online and in-class digital exams with automated, record and review, and live modes inside the institution's LMS.
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SmarterServices sells SmarterProctoring, with automated, live, virtual test center and in-person proctoring, and SmarterMeasure, a readiness assessment for incoming college students.
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Amsterdam-based online proctoring for recorded and live-proctored exams, using a Chrome screen-sharing extension, a smartphone camera app and data hosted in Frankfurt.
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Virginia-based remote proctoring with five modes, from AI auto-proctoring and live webcam sessions to the 360 Total View headset, configurable exam by exam.
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Constructor Proctor combines AI flagging, human review and live monitoring at up to 150 candidates per proctor, and comes bundled with Constructor's wider learning, assessment and authoring suite.
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Browser-based online proctoring with no installs, any-device support and a trained human review of every flagged session, sold in tiers priced by exam stakes.
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Secure exam platform for schools and universities, with a lockdown app for Windows, macOS, iPad and Chromebooks, online proctoring, LTI links to Canvas, Blackboard and Moodle.
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Schoolyear's Safe Exam Workspace locks down student-owned laptops for in-person digital exams, checks that the lockdown holds, and runs desktop applications like Excel and SPSS in isolation.
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Institutional suite for colleges, schools and government with the Lumina video platform, lecture capture, Verity proctoring, Engage polling and Panorama LMS accessibility, all integrated with the LMS.
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Automated AI proctoring that works with its own quiz builder, Google Forms, Microsoft Forms or any website, with published pricing from $15 a month and 10 free tests.
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Browser-based proctoring from ProctorEdu with AI, automated and live modes, a built-in SCORM player, regional data hosting and integrations for Moodle, Canvas, Brightspace and more.
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On-demand online proctoring from Cornelius, North Carolina, with automated and human-assisted options, a secure browser and integrations for Canvas, Blackboard, Brightspace and Moodle.
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Browser-based exam proctoring with 7 configurable levels, camera-optional modes, a live faculty dashboard with in-exam chat, and 15 free exams a month.
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Assessment platform for certifying organizations covering item authoring and banking, test delivery, remote proctoring with AI monitoring and human review, continuous certification and performance-based testing.
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Quilgo runs timed, AI-proctored tests as a standalone platform or inside Moodle, Google Forms and Google Classroom, priced by concurrent test-taker seats rather than per student.
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AI examination and assessment platform for universities and employers, covering entrance and semester exams, coding tests, AI interviews, onscreen marking and remote proctoring.
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Cloud platform for creating, scheduling and delivering online exams with AI-based remote proctoring, human review of flagged incidents, and certification and hiring modules.
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Exam security that blocks invisible AI overlays, remote-access tools and on-device LLMs at the device and network layer, with no webcam, no keystroke logging and per-session pricing.
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Browser-based exam workspace from Apporto where faculty choose the applications, files, websites and AI tools students may use, with LMS launch and session review.
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Online exam platform for institutes, coaching centers and HR teams, with question banks, admit cards, a secure browser, AI proctoring and test center delivery.
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Online exam and proctoring platform from Conduct Exam Technologies LLP, with web, offline LAN and mobile delivery, AI proctoring, a question bank and result analytics.
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Online proctoring and digital examination platform from CISO Cybersecurity in New Delhi, with deep proctoring, a configurable lockdown browser, AI grading of descriptive answers and a built-in LMS.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between automated and live proctoring?
Automated proctoring uses AI to record webcam, audio, and screen activity to flag suspicious behavior for later review. Live proctoring involves human monitors who can observe students in real time or perform live pop-ins during the exam.
Can I use these services if I don't want to require a webcam?
Yes, several options offer camera-optional modes or specific security layers that function without webcam monitoring. Some services focus on blocking AI overlays and remote-access tools at the device level instead of using video.
Do I need to ask my students to install special software?
Many providers offer browser-based solutions that don't require any installs and work on any device. Other options might require a Chrome extension, a secure browser, or a smartphone camera app to function.
How much does online proctoring typically cost?
Pricing varies significantly based on the service level and exam stakes. Some providers offer automated plans starting at $15 a month, while others use per-session pricing or tiered models based on the importance of the exam.
Will these tools work with my existing learning management system?
Many of the listed services integrate directly with popular platforms like Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard, and Brightspace. Some also support Google Forms and Microsoft Forms for easy implementation.