ExamOnline

ExamOnline is a cloud assessment suite for organizations that need to create, supervise, evaluate and report on exams. It suits schools, certification providers, employers and public-sector programs that need both varied response types and monitored remote delivery. Its broad workflow and layered proctoring are compelling, but custom pricing and a default 45-day recording-retention period deserve close review.

Overview

ExamOnline brings candidate registration, exam creation, scheduling, digital delivery, evaluation management and result reporting into one process. Diversified Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd., based in Mumbai, India, positions it for education, corporate, certification and government assessments, plus hiring and learning and development. That breadth makes it more relevant to organizations running recurring or high-stakes assessments than to someone seeking only a kiosk-style browser.

Key features

Flexible assessments

Question and submission formats include multiple choice, short and long answers, fill-in-the-blank, audio or video recordings and file uploads. This supports conventional knowledge tests as well as spoken responses, practical evidence or documents submitted alongside answers. Registration, scheduling, anti-cheating configuration, delivery, evaluation and reporting are handled as connected stages, reducing the need to split an assessment across separate tools.

Remote proctoring

Supervision combines AI monitoring with human oversight and uses webcam, microphone and screen activity. That combination can provide automated coverage with people available for review, making it a stronger fit for exams where identity and conduct matter than an unsupervised testing form. Organizations should also account for the operational and privacy implications of collecting these signals.

Lockdown and integrations

The secure browser is designed to block app switching, copy and printing, and screen capture. Its controls also include preventing copy-paste, opening new tabs and using external applications, alongside identity checks and browser lockdown. ExamOnline says it can integrate with existing learning-management and testing platforms, with LTI support and LMS or API integrations available as requirements for pricing. These controls are useful for restricted exam environments, while integration work may affect the final contract.

Pricing

ExamOnline uses paid, custom pricing rather than publishing amounts. The Customized plan is tailored to volume, proctoring type, features and contract term, so it is the natural route for institutions with recurring or complex programs; the trade-off is that budgeting requires a sales discussion. Pay-As-You-Go is intended for occasional use and also has no stated price, making it the more appropriate structure when exam demand is irregular, though the absence of a published rate prevents a direct cost comparison.

The pricing terms identify dedicated 24×7 technical support. Enterprise customers additionally receive a dedicated account manager. The service states adherence to ISO 9001, ISO 27001 and GDPR standards. Video and screen recordings are retained for 45 days by default, with longer retention possible under contract requirements, so buyers with extended audit obligations should address retention in that contract.

Platforms

ExamOnline supports Windows, macOS, Android, iOS and web access. Its secure-browser controls and LTI integration are relevant to organizations delivering assessments across managed computers and mobile devices, while the web option broadens access for candidates.

Who it's for

Choose ExamOnline when a school, certification body, employer or government program needs one workflow spanning registration through results, supports more than fixed-choice questions, and requires AI-assisted plus human remote supervision. It is less suitable when the priority is a free, self-service lockdown browser or transparent per-seat pricing.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Multiple response formats cover written, media and uploaded work; AI and human proctoring provide layered supervision; blocking app switching, copying, printing and screen capture strengthens exam controls; LTI and broader LMS/API integration can connect it to existing systems; 24×7 technical support is specified.
• Cons: Neither plan has a published price, making comparison and forecasting difficult; the default 45-day recording retention may not suit longer review cycles without contractual changes; the breadth of controls and supervision is likely excessive for simple, low-stakes quizzes.

Alternatives

For a browser-focused shortlist, see Lockdown Browser Software. Eklavvya is worth choosing instead if a freemium entry point matters: its free plan allows 25 exams and 1 GB of storage, with Android, iOS, macOS, web, Windows and API support. TAO fits teams wanting a free forever starter tier with one author seat, 3,000 AI credits and 50 learner attempts per month, plus self-hosted and Linux options.

Safe Exam Browser is a free choice for organizations needing freeware clients on Windows, macOS and iOS rather than a full exam workflow. ThinkExam may suit teams seeking a defined annual Standard package with 100 users and unlimited quizzes. Aiseptor Secure Browser offers five free sessions, each up to three hours, with Windows and macOS agents, REST API and signed webhooks. Fully Exam Kiosk is a free Android-only kiosk option. ExamSoft is an alternative for buyers whose required capabilities and add-ons are set through an order form. Mercer | Mettl offers customized assessments with pay-as-you-go purchasing.

Verdict

ExamOnline is a strong fit for institutions and employers running supervised, multi-stage assessments that need diverse answer formats, lockdown controls and reporting in one platform. Choose it for the combined AI-and-human proctoring workflow and integration potential; look elsewhere if you need a free product, a simple browser lock, or published pricing and retention terms.