Safe Exam Browser

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Free to practise onyes
Free trialnot on record
Well documentedyes
Runs where you workyes

Runs on iOS, Mac, self-hosted, Windows.

Safe Exam Browser is ranked #3 of 22 in lockdown browser software on The Geeks Club. It runs on iOS, macOS, Self-hosted, Windows. There is a free plan.

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Safe Exam Browser Free Released as freeware · Windows, macOS and iOS clients safeexambrowser.org · 29 Sept 2026

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Free plan: Yes
Supported platforms: Windows, macOS, iOS
Blocks app switching: Yes
Blocks copy and printing: Yes
Blocks screen capture: Yes
LMS integration: plugin

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The record

Purpose: Safe Exam Browser is a browser environment for e-assessments that temporarily turns a computer into a secure workstation and restricts access to unauthorized system functions, websites and applications.
How it works: SEB runs locally and connects to a learning management system or web-based exam system over the internet or a LAN.
LMS compatibility: The site lists Moodle, ILIAS, OpenOlat, Open edX, Canvas integrations and Inspera Assessment among compatible systems, and says SEB can work with basically any web-based examination system.
Exam controls: Features include encrypted exam configuration files, URL filtering, fullscreen or restricted browser windows, and detection of virtual machines or jailbroken devices.
Windows controls: On Windows, process monitoring can hide or terminate disallowed processes, and administrators can allow selected third-party applications to run during an exam.
iOS controls: SEB for iOS uses the operating system’s Assessment Mode to block app switching, unauthorized websites, notifications, calls and screenshots; a SEB Quit Password is required to activate that mode.
Platforms: The official download page lists current clients for Windows, macOS and iOS/iPadOS.
Optional server: SEB does not use a central server or cloud service; SEB Server is an optional open-source component that can be installed on a self-operated server.
Privacy: SEB says it does not send personal information to a centralized server or use web analytics, user tracking or clickstream analytics; local log files may contain device and usage details.
Optional proctoring: Video or audio proctoring through a video-conferencing service is optional, disabled by default, and requires candidate consent when configured.
Security limitation: The site says current versions contain a security module for application integrity verification, but that module is distributed only as a binary and is not open source.
Support: SEB support is generally for exam system administrators, while students are directed to their school or exam-system provider for help.
Intended users: SEB is designed for secure exams on both students’ unmanaged computers and institution-managed Windows, macOS and iOS devices.
Founded: 2009
Price from: Free

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safeexambrowser.org/about_overview_en.html· checked 29 Sept 2026
safeexambrowser.org/download_en.html· checked 29 Sept 2026
safeexambrowser.org/support_en.html· checked 29 Sept 2026
safeexambrowser.org· checked 23 Sept 2026