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ProctorNow 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.
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ProctorNow combines automated monitoring, live human oversight, and candidate support for remote low-to-mid-stakes exams. Its stated limits make it a poor fit when a test requires high-stakes certification or licensure delivery.
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Respondus Monitor records assessments for later instructor review and depends on LockDown Browser. Institutions should confirm their license and device requirements before using it.
Visit Respondus MonitorThe facts
| ProctorNow | Respondus Monitor | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Mac, Web, Windows | Android, Extension, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Student Purchase: $15 a year |
| Plans published | None | 7 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | testsys.com | web.respondus.com |
| On online proctoring software | #24 of 28 | #4 of 28 |
ProctorNow: what it does well
- Live human check-in without an appointment
- AI monitoring detects specified anomalies
- Human proctors can intervene in real time
- Secondary camera support
- Real-time text and voice candidate support
What to know first
- Pricing is on request
- Designed for low-to-mid-stakes programs
- High-stakes exams should use test centers
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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