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OctoProctor vs Respondus Monitor

Both stand on online proctoring software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

OctoProctor

Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+5

OctoProctor offers multiple proctoring models, browser access, and a range of integration options. Confirm the applicable usage fees and give advance notice for sessions above 1,500 simultaneous users.

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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.

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The facts

	OctoProctor	Respondus Monitor
Free plan	Not published	Yes
Open source	Not published	No
Runs on	Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows	Android, Extension, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Student Purchase: $15 a year
Plans published	1	7
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	octoproctor.com	web.respondus.com
On online proctoring software	#12 of 28	#4 of 28

OctoProctor: what it does well

Offers AI, live, and hybrid proctoring
Browser use requires no app download
Lists REST API and LTI integrations
Cloud version supports 5,000 participants
Lists GDPR and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 materials

What to know first

Pricing is based on actual usage time
Specific fees are provided in agreements or invoices
Advance notice is required above 1,500 simultaneous users

Respondus Monitor: what it does well

Provides flagged events and results for instructor review
Integrates with several listed learning management systems
Students can access 24/7 real-time chat support
No proctoring session scheduling or website registration required

What to know first

Requires LockDown Browser
Institution needs a campus-wide LockDown Browser license
Live proctoring is not offered

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