Best Exam Proctoring Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Respondus Monitor is ranked #1 of 22 as of 5 October 2026, ahead of ThinkExam and Proctorio. The best-ranked option with a free plan is ThinkExam. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Respondus Monitor at $1.25/mo.
For exams delivered online, proctoring software offers different ways to verify identity and oversee a test session. Compare browser lockdown, live proctoring, webcam monitoring, and screen recording, along with identity verification. LMS integrations and mobile support can help you assess fit with your learning setup and the devices in use. Check free-plan availability and paid-from pricing as well. Respondus Monitor, ThinkExam, and Proctorio are among the entries to compare. Consider what level of oversight your assessments require and which listed features support it.
22 exam proctoring software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Exam Proctoring Software, ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going. 8 of the 22 on this page can be tried for free.
- 1 Respondus MonitorPaid from $1.25/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 2 ThinkExamPaid from $3,125/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 3 ProctorioFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 4 GrafariPaid from $20/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 5 SMOWL
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 6 ProctorFree
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 7 Gauge OnlinePaid from $62.50/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 8 OctoProctor
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 9 Proctor360
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 10 YuJa Engage
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 11 Proctortrack
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 12 YouTestMe GetCertifiedPaid from $100/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 13 Honorlock
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 14 IRIS Invigilation
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: yes
- 15 ProctorDIY
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: yes
- 16 ProctorU Proctoring Platform
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: yes
- 17 PSI Proctoring Platform
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 18 easyProctor
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 19 Inspera Proctoring
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 20 ProctorNow
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: yes
- 21 Prometric ProProctor
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 22 Wayvero Invigilate
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
Compare all 22 in a table
| # | Platform | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Identity verification | Live proctoring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Respondus Monitor | 8.1 | No | $1.25/mo | No | — | Yes | No |
| 2 | ThinkExam | 7.9 | Free plan | $3,125/mo | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 3 | Proctorio | 7.6 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 4 | Grafari | 7.4 | No | $20/mo | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| 5 | SMOWL | 7.3 | No | — | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 6 | ProctorFree | 7.0 | No | — | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 7 | Gauge Online | 6.8 | No | $62.50/mo | No | — | Yes | — |
| 8 | OctoProctor | 6.8 | No | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| 9 | Proctor360 | 6.8 | No | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| 10 | YuJa Engage | 6.7 | No | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| 11 | Proctortrack | 6.5 | No | — | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 12 | YouTestMe GetCertified | 6.5 | No | $100/mo | No | — | Yes | — |
| 13 | Honorlock | 6.4 | No | — | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 14 | IRIS Invigilation | 6.1 | No | — | — | — | Yes | No |
| 15 | ProctorDIY | 6.1 | No | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| 16 | ProctorU Proctoring Platform | 6.1 | No | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| 17 | PSI Proctoring Platform | 6.1 | No | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| 18 | easyProctor | 6.0 | No | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| 19 | Inspera Proctoring | 6.0 | No | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| 20 | ProctorNow | 5.9 | No | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| 21 | Prometric ProProctor | 5.8 | No | — | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 22 | Wayvero Invigilate | 5.5 | No | — | No | — | Yes | Yes |
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Questions about this list
Which exam proctoring software is ranked first on The Geeks Club?
Respondus Monitor is ranked #1 of 22 with a score of 8.1. ThinkExam is second and Proctorio third.
How many of these have a free plan?
2 of the 22 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 how quickly a newcomer can get going: documentation depth, a free tier or trial, and the platforms it runs on.