Tech riderRev. 5 Oct 2026
Open edX edx-proctoring
- 1Runs onAPI, self-hosted
- 2CostsFree plan
- 3Identity verificationYes
3 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com
Overview
Open edX edx-proctoring is ranked #15 of 28 in online proctoring software on Specifiction. It runs on API, Self-hosted. There is a free plan.
Open edX edx-proctoring plans and pricing
All plansOpen edX edx-proctoring Free AGPL-3.0 · requires Open edX platform · third-party proctoring provider may be required github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Compared on online proctoring software
- Identity verification
- Yesgithub.com
Facts
- Purpose
- edx-proctoring is the exam proctoring subsystem for the Open edX platform and provides its proctoring implementation.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Exam monitoring
- Proctored exams are timed exams where online proctoring software monitors the learner’s computer, environment, and behavior.docs.openedx.org · 5 Oct 2026
- Provider integration
- The subsystem supports configurable proctoring backends, and Open edX documentation identifies Software Secure RPNow as the provider used on edx.org.docs.openedx.org · 5 Oct 2026
- Practice exams
- Course teams can create ungraded practice proctored exams to help learners prepare for software installation and required checks.docs.openedx.org · 5 Oct 2026
- Exam rules
- RPNow provides standard exam rules that course teams can supplement with custom rules.docs.openedx.org · 5 Oct 2026
- Identity requirements
- Learners must be in the verified enrollment track to take a proctored exam on edx.org.docs.openedx.org · 5 Oct 2026
- Review workflow
- RPNow submits collected proctoring information to Software Secure for review, with learner support and course teams handling flagged or unclear cases.docs.openedx.org · 5 Oct 2026
- Connectivity limit
- The RPNow secure browser requires a consistent internet connection of at least 500 kbps, and an exam ends if connectivity falls below that level or the browser is closed.docs.openedx.org · 5 Oct 2026
- Privacy-sensitive data
- Depending on the proctoring service, learners may need to install software, verify identity, use a webcam, and scan their testing environment.docs.openedx.org · 5 Oct 2026
- License
- The repository code is licensed under AGPL 3.0 unless otherwise noted.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Deployment
- Open edX describes self-managed distributions as requiring the operator to handle setup, maintenance, and infrastructure.openedx.org · 5 Oct 2026
- Cost
- Open edX states that its platform has no software license fees, while operators are responsible for hosting, infrastructure, maintenance, support, and customization costs.openedx.org · 5 Oct 2026
- Audience
- The Open edX platform is used by universities, governments, nongovernmental organizations, and enterprises worldwide.openedx.org · 5 Oct 2026
- Administration
- The developer guide says the Instructor Dashboard’s Special Exams tab can administer proctoring, add per-user allowances, and reset exam attempts.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
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Sources
- github.com/openedx/edx-proctoring· checked 5 Oct 2026
- docs.openedx.org/en/latest/educators/concepts/proctored_· checked 5 Oct 2026
- docs.openedx.org/en/latest/educators/concepts/proctored_· checked 5 Oct 2026
- openedx.org/get-started/self-managed/· checked 5 Oct 2026
- openedx.org/about/· checked 5 Oct 2026
- github.com/openedx/edx-proctoring/blob/master/docs· checked 5 Oct 2026