Gauge Online

What Gauge Online is

Gauge Online is a platform for delivering tests and managing certification programs at professional certification bodies and complex organizations. Exam authoring supports six question types, reusable question banks, bulk uploads, randomization, time limits and attempt limits. Organizations can combine lessons, tests and surveys into structured learning paths, then automatically issue branded certificates and badges. Gauge says certificates can be delivered as encrypted PDFs to help prevent tampering. Its named proctoring integrations include HonorLock, ProctorFree, MonitorEDU and ProctorU, with remote and on-site options. Exams are available in 26 languages, while reporting covers audit-ready reports, psychometric analysis and candidate performance. Enterprise adds REST API access, webhooks and SSO for connecting with systems such as LMS and CRM platforms. Security controls include multi-factor and SSO authentication, IP restrictions, user-group permissions and audit trails for sessions and administrative actions. Professional starts at $750 per year, plus $250 hosting and $500 one-time setup. Enterprise starts at $10,000 per year, plus $1,000 hosting and $2,000 one-time setup; Gauge positions it for organizations running more than 10,000 tests per year.

Who it suits

Gauge is aimed at certification bodies, government agencies, trade organizations, continuing education providers and corporate training teams. Enterprise is positioned for organizations running more than 10,000 tests annually.

Limits

There is no free plan. Professional starts at $750 per year and also lists $250 for hosting and a $500 one-time setup; Enterprise starts at $10,000 per year and lists $1,000 for hosting and a $2,000 one-time setup. Enterprise is positioned for organizations running more than 10,000 tests per year, with volume pricing starting at $3 per test.

Getting started

1. Visit https://gaugeonline.com/.
2. Choose Professional or Enterprise based on your organization's requirements.
3. Account for the listed hosting and one-time setup charges for the selected plan.
4. Use Gauge on Android, iOS, or the web; API access is available.

Verdict

Gauge combines assessment authoring, credential delivery, proctoring integrations and reporting for organizations running certification or training programs. Compare plan setup and hosting charges alongside the annual starting prices.