IRIS Invigilation vs ProctorFree

IRIS Invigilation records audio, video, and computer-screen activity during remote assessments, then uses machine learning to flag possible academic dishonesty in a reporting dashboard. Identity and behavior checks include face recognition with ID verification, eye-movement tracking, and detection of multiple faces, audio, windows, and applications. Reviewers can see AI commentary, screenshots of AI tools and apps, and an AI-usage probability score with comments. The system can take random activity snapshots, record full or summary audio and video, and filter assessments by misconduct probability. It connects with learning management systems such as Canvas, Moodle, and Blackboard, and lists external student-information-system integration. IRIS supports lower-, medium-, and higher-education exams, tests, and quizzes. Students need a Windows or Mac computer with camera, microphone, speakers, and reliable internet. Mobile devices and tablets are unsupported. Data is hosted in AWS Sydney, recordings are kept one year, and pricing depends on student numbers and assessment hours.

ProctorFree provides on-demand online proctoring for higher education institutions and professional organizations. Its options include fully automated proctoring, human-assisted proctoring, Secure Browser, and assessment delivery. Automated proctoring records exams and processes session data to identify suspicious behavior; facial detection supports authentication, with identity verification continuing during exams. Administrators receive a post-exam report highlighting anomalies and decide whether behavior violated exam rules. Secure Browser adds protections for web-based exams by locking down exam content. Listed learning management integrations include Canvas, Blackboard, Brightspace by D2L, Moodle, and Udutu; testing integrations include Digital Chalk and Gauge by Test.com. Institutions can also connect custom APIs to test delivery engines. Pricing is on request, and organizations can request a 30-day free trial; there is no free plan. The desktop application requires Windows 11 or later, or macOS 11 or later. Linux, Chromebooks, iPads, tablets, and mobile devices are unsupported. ProctorFree says it is FERPA compliant and uses encryption, tokenized LTI access where possible, and retention limited to contractual requirements. It is headquartered in Cornelius, North Carolina.