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Best Exam Proctoring Software in 2026

Exam proctoring software supports oversight of assessments, from session controls to monitoring and identity checks. Compare browser lockdown and identity verification with live proctoring, webcam monitoring, and screen recording to review the listed approaches to exam supervision. LMS integrations and mobile support are additional factors when considering your systems and devices. Check free-plan availability and paid-from pricing alongside those capabilities. The 22 ranked entries begin with Proctorio, Grafari, and ThinkExam, with OctoProctor and IRIS Invigilation following. Weigh the stated comparison points against the oversight and setup your assessments require.

  1. 1

    Proctorio

    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+5
    7.3 Free plan Visit site
  2. 2

    Respondus Monitor

    Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+3

    Respondus Monitor records assessments for later instructor review and depends on LockDown Browser. Institutions should confirm their license and device requirements before using it.

    7.1 Visit site
  3. 3

    ThinkExam

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

    ThinkExam combines exam creation, proctoring, reporting, and learning integrations across web and mobile.

    6.8 Free plan · 7-day trial Visit site
  4. 4

    Gauge Online

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Gauge combines assessment authoring, credential delivery, proctoring integrations and reporting for organizations running certification or training programs.

    6.5 30-day trial Visit site
  5. 5

    Honorlock

    Paid APIExtensionMac+2

    Choose Honorlock if your organization needs AI monitoring with live proctor review, exam controls, and LMS or custom integrations.

    6.0 Pricing on request Visit site
  6. 6

    IRIS Invigilation

    Paid ExtensionMacWeb+1

    IRIS combines recorded assessment monitoring, identity checks and AI-use indicators for remote education assessments.

    5.9 Pricing on request Visit site
  7. 7

    OctoProctor

    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    OctoProctor offers multiple proctoring models, browser access, and a range of integration options.

    5.9 Pricing on request Visit site
  8. 8

    ProctorFree

    Free trial APIMacWeb+1

    ProctorFree offers automated monitoring, human-assisted review, exam delivery, and a lockdown browser for institutional assessments.

    5.9 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
  9. 9

    SMOWL

    Free trial AndroidAPIExtension+5

    Choose SMOWL if your organization needs exam monitoring, identity checks, LMS integration or live proctoring across online and in-person assessments.

    5.9 Pricing on request Visit site
  10. 10

    Inspera Proctoring

    Paid MacWebWindows

    Institutions choosing between live, recorded, and resilience-focused remote exams should consider Inspera Proctoring for its monitoring options, human flag review, and LMS integration.

    5.8 Pricing on request Visit site
  11. 11

    Proctor360

    Paid AndroidExtensioniPhone+3

    Proctor360 offers several ways to supervise exams and review sessions afterward. Organizations should confirm plan pricing and retention policies with their provider.

    5.8 From $15 Visit site
  12. 12

    YouTestMe GetCertified

    Free trial APISelf-hostedWeb

    GetCertified brings test delivery, training management, and proctoring into one platform, with multiple deployment and integration options.

    5.7 Visit site
  13. 13

    easyProctor

    Paid Web

    easyProctor combines several exam-monitoring modes with anomaly flags, candidate communication, and LMS integrations.

    5.6 Pricing on request Visit site
  14. 14

    Proctortrack

    Paid AndroidiPhoneMac+2

    Choose Proctortrack if your institution or organization needs several proctoring modes, identity verification, and integrations with the listed learning platforms.

    5.6 From $0.75 Visit site
  15. 15

    ProctorU Proctoring Platform

    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+3

    Institutions and professional testing clients should consider ProctorU when they need remote proctoring with service levels for different exam stakes and LMS integrations.

    5.6 Pricing on request Visit site
  16. 16

    ProctorDIY

    Paid AndroidExtensionMac+3

    ProctorDIY combines live monitoring, biometric identity checks, and post-session review for online exams.

    5.5 Pricing on request Visit site
  17. 17

    PSI Proctoring Platform

    Paid ExtensionLinuxMac+2

    PSI combines remote exam delivery with live or post-exam review and LMS connectivity. Device restrictions are important to check, and pricing requires contacting PSI.

    5.5 Pricing on request Visit site
  18. 18

    Prometric ProProctor

    Paid MacWebWindows

    ProProctor offers organizations several remote exam supervision models, from automated checks to live proctoring.

    5.4 Pricing on request Visit site
  19. 19

    ProctorNow

    Paid MacWebWindows

    ProctorNow combines automated monitoring, live human oversight, and candidate support for remote low-to-mid-stakes exams.

    5.2 Pricing on request Visit site
  20. 20

    Constructor Proctor

    Paid AndroidiPhoneMac+2
    5.1 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Wayvero Invigilate

    Paid AndroidWeb

    Wayvero Invigilate focuses on remote assessment integrity through human oversight and recorded evidence. Buyers should request pricing and review the current privacy-policy status before proceeding.

    5.0 Pricing on request Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

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