Best Online Proctoring Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Respondus Monitor is ranked #1 of 28 as of 5 October 2026, ahead of Proctorio and SMOWL. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Proctorio. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Respondus Monitor at $1.25/mo.
Online proctoring tools support remote exams through different combinations of candidate checks and session monitoring. Compare automated monitoring, live proctoring, browser lockdown, and identity verification to see which safeguards each option specifies. LMS integrations and recording retention offer additional details about how a tool may fit an exam workflow. Proctorio, SMOWL, and YuJa Engage are among the options to consider. Review free-plan availability and paid-from pricing alongside the monitoring and retention details, then weigh the listed capabilities against the requirements of the exams you administer.
28 online proctoring software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
28ranked
3free plans on this page
$1.25/molowest paid tier
5 Oct 2026last checked
Input list Online Proctoring Software 25 channels on this page · 100 of 200 spec lines stated by the makers
Ch Tool Free planPaid fromIdentity verificationAutomated monitoringLive proctoringBrowser lockdownLMS integrationsRecording retention Spec sheet Score
01 Respondus Monitor Free planNoPaid fromnot statedIdentity verificationYesAutomated monitoringnot statedLive proctoringNoBrowser lockdownYesLMS integrationsYesRecording retentionnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 8.1
02 Proctorio Free planYesPaid fromnot statedIdentity verificationYesAutomated monitoringnot statedLive proctoringYesBrowser lockdownYesLMS integrationsYesRecording retentionnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 7.9
03 SMOWL Free planNoPaid fromnot statedIdentity verificationYesAutomated monitoringnot statedLive proctoringYesBrowser lockdownYesLMS integrationsYesRecording retentionnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 7.7
04 ThinkExam Free planYesPaid fromnot statedIdentity verificationYesAutomated monitoringnot statedLive proctoringYesBrowser lockdownYesLMS integrationsYesRecording retentionnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 7.7
05 Grafari Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedIdentity verificationYesAutomated monitoringnot statedLive proctoringYesBrowser lockdownYesLMS integrationsYesRecording retentionnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 7.6
06 YouTestMe Proctoring Free planNoPaid fromnot statedIdentity verificationYesAutomated monitoringYesLive proctoringYesBrowser lockdownYesLMS integrationsYesRecording retention30 days 7/8spec lines stated 7.5
07 YuJa Engage Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedIdentity verificationYesAutomated monitoringnot statedLive proctoringYesBrowser lockdownYesLMS integrationsYesRecording retentionnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 7.4
08 OctoProctor Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedIdentity verificationYesAutomated monitoringnot statedLive proctoringYesBrowser lockdownYesLMS integrationsYesRecording retentionnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 7.3
09 Proctor360 Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedIdentity verificationYesAutomated monitoringnot statedLive proctoringYesBrowser lockdownYesLMS integrationsYesRecording retentionnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 7.2
10 ProctorFree Free planNoPaid fromnot statedIdentity verificationYesAutomated monitoringnot statedLive proctoringYesBrowser lockdownYesLMS integrationsYesRecording retentionnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 7.2
11 SUMADI Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedIdentity verificationYesAutomated monitoringYesLive proctoringYesBrowser lockdownYesLMS integrationsYesRecording retentionnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 7.1
12 Talview Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedIdentity verificationnot statedAutomated monitoringnot statedLive proctoringnot statedBrowser lockdownnot statedLMS integrationsnot statedRecording retentionnot stated 0/8spec lines stated 7.1
13 Proctortrack Free planNoPaid fromnot statedIdentity verificationYesAutomated monitoringnot statedLive proctoringYesBrowser lockdownYesLMS integrationsYesRecording retentionnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 7.0
14 Honorlock Free planNoPaid fromnot statedIdentity verificationYesAutomated monitoringnot statedLive proctoringYesBrowser lockdownYesLMS integrationsYesRecording retentionnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 6.8
15 Open edX edx-proctoring Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedIdentity verificationYesAutomated monitoringnot statedLive proctoringnot statedBrowser lockdownnot statedLMS integrationsnot statedRecording retentionnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 6.6
16 Wise Proctor Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedIdentity verificationnot statedAutomated monitoringYesLive proctoringnot statedBrowser lockdownnot statedLMS integrationsYesRecording retentionnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 6.4
17 Janison Assessment Platform Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedIdentity verificationYesAutomated monitoringYesLive proctoringYesBrowser lockdownYesLMS integrationsYesRecording retentionnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 6.3
18 MonitorEDU Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedIdentity verificationYesAutomated monitoringYesLive proctoringYesBrowser lockdownYesLMS integrationsnot statedRecording retentionnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 6.2
19 OpenProct Free planYesPaid fromnot statedIdentity verificationnot statedAutomated monitoringnot statedLive proctoringnot statedBrowser lockdownnot statedLMS integrationsnot statedRecording retentionnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 6.2
20 Proctor Exams Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedIdentity verificationYesAutomated monitoringnot statedLive proctoringYesBrowser lockdownYesLMS integrationsnot statedRecording retention90 days 4/8spec lines stated 6.2
21 Proview Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedIdentity verificationYesAutomated monitoringYesLive proctoringYesBrowser lockdownYesLMS integrationsYesRecording retentionnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 6.2
22 PSI Proctoring Platform Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedIdentity verificationYesAutomated monitoringnot statedLive proctoringYesBrowser lockdownYesLMS integrationsYesRecording retentionnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 6.2
23 Inspera Proctoring Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedIdentity verificationYesAutomated monitoringnot statedLive proctoringYesBrowser lockdownYesLMS integrationsYesRecording retentionnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 6.1
24 Pearson OnVUE Free planNoPaid fromnot statedIdentity verificationYesAutomated monitoringYesLive proctoringYesBrowser lockdownYesLMS integrationsnot statedRecording retentionnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 6.1
25 ProctorNow Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedIdentity verificationnot statedAutomated monitoringnot statedLive proctoringYesBrowser lockdownYesLMS integrationsnot statedRecording retentionnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 5.9
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | Tool | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Identity verification | Automated monitoring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Respondus Monitor | 8.1 | No | $1.25/mo | No | — | Yes | — |
| 2 | Proctorio | 7.9 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 3 | SMOWL | 7.7 | No | — | No | — | Yes | — |
| 4 | ThinkExam | 7.7 | Free plan | $3,125/mo | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 5 | Grafari | 7.6 | No | $20/mo | — | — | Yes | — |
| 6 | YouTestMe Proctoring | 7.5 | No | $100/mo | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 7 | YuJa Engage | 7.4 | No | — | — | — | Yes | — |
| 8 | OctoProctor | 7.3 | No | — | — | — | Yes | — |
| 9 | Proctor360 | 7.2 | No | — | — | — | Yes | — |
| 10 | ProctorFree | 7.2 | No | — | No | — | Yes | — |
| 11 | SUMADI | 7.1 | No | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| 12 | Talview | 7.1 | No | — | — | — | — | — |
| 13 | Proctortrack | 7.0 | No | — | No | — | Yes | — |
| 14 | Honorlock | 6.8 | No | — | No | — | Yes | — |
| 15 | Open edX edx-proctoring | 6.6 | Free plan | Free | — | — | Yes | — |
| 16 | Wise Proctor | 6.4 | No | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| 17 | Janison Assessment Platform | 6.3 | No | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| 18 | MonitorEDU | 6.2 | No | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| 19 | OpenProct | 6.2 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 20 | Proctor Exams | 6.2 | No | — | — | — | Yes | — |
| 21 | Proview | 6.2 | No | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| 22 | PSI Proctoring Platform | 6.2 | No | — | — | — | Yes | — |
| 23 | Inspera Proctoring | 6.1 | No | — | — | — | Yes | — |
| 24 | Pearson OnVUE | 6.1 | No | — | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 25 | ProctorNow | 5.9 | No | — | — | — | — | — |
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Questions about this list
Which online proctoring software is ranked first on Specifiction?
Respondus Monitor is ranked #1 of 28 with a score of 8.1. Proctorio is second and SMOWL third.
How many of these have a free plan?
3 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Respondus Monitor has the lowest first paid tier we found: $1.25/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, the fullest spec sheet first: how deeply the product is documented, the platforms it runs on, a free tier or trial to test it, and its standing.