Instead of Numbas
Numbas alternatives
Numbas is a free, open-source system for e-assessments in mathematics and other numerate disciplines. Its public mathcentre editor provides more than 5,000 questions that users can use or modify. Exams can run in a browser, through a virtual learning environment, or from DVD or USB, and its LTI tool connects with systems including Blackboard, Canvas, Moodle, and Brightspace. It also creates SCORM 2004 packages and is designed to accommodate assistive technology.
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Eklavvya
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3Objective, coding, voice, and AI interview assessments — Eklavvya adds remote proctoring, audit logs, and image, audio, subjective, and coding assessments beyond Numbas’s numerate-question focus.
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SpeedExam
Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+1Organizations running exams, appraisals, hiring, and training — SpeedExam adds AI-based cheating prevention, live streaming, candidate monitoring, and exam sales through payment services.
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TAO
Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3Digital assessment teams needing QTI interoperability — TAO adds QTI 2.2 and 3.0 support, exam-file conversion, AI-assisted drafting, and shared or private cloud hosting.
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TCExam
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2Self-hosted quizzes with server-side controls — TCExam offers server-side timing, access restrictions, activity logging, result exports, and authentication modules, rather than Numbas’s browser-focused delivery options.
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ThinkExam
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWebInstitutions needing hybrid exams and proctoring — Think Exam supports paper-based and hybrid exams, essay grading, adaptive assessments, and proctoring with ID checks and room scans.
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MegaExams
Free plan APIWebTeachers creating browser-based exams with AI assistance — MegaExams adds AI question generation, written-answer photo uploads, AI-suggested grading, and browser proctoring controls.
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OpenEMIS Admissions
Free plan Self-hostedWebSchools managing student applications and enrolment — OpenEMIS Admissions handles student applications and enrolment status, rather than creating or delivering assessments like Numbas.
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ClassMarker
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FastTest
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Digiexam
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Examination Online
Free trial AndroidiPhoneLinux+2 - 12
Exam.net
Free trial iPhoneMacWeb+1 - 13
Gauge Online
Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1 - 14
ICT Exam
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assessmentQ
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Speedwell eSystem
Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+2 - 17
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ExamSoft
Paid iPhoneMacWeb+1 - 19
Inspera Assessment
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IntelliEXAMS
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Janison Assessment Platform
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Adit Testdesk
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Mercer | Mettl
Paid APILinuxMac+2 - 24
OpenEMIS Exams
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YouTestMe GetCertified
Free trial APISelf-hostedWeb5.7 Visit site
The trade-offs are in hosting and exam control: standalone exams provide immediate feedback but do not save scores automatically, and using LTI requires self-hosting or a discussion with the team about paid hosting. Since exams run in the browser, students may inspect answers or alter reported data; a locked-down browser is recommended for high-stakes assessments. Alternatives may suit users who need built-in proctoring, wider assessment formats, managed cloud hosting, or admissions workflows. Compare those needs with Numbas’s free model, accessibility, and numerate-subject focus before switching.