Examination Online
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What both publish
| Fact | Examination Online | TAO |
|---|---|---|
| Company size | Crunchbase lists Galaxy Weblinks as a private company with 501–1,000 employees. | LinkedIn lists Open Assessment Technologies as having 51–200 employees and headquarters in Capellen, Luxembourg. |
| Documentation | The visible official documentation is primarily an FAQ and feature pages; no separate API or technical reference is published there. | The online user guide covers administration, importing and exporting, session security, monitoring, scoring, delivery, reporting and experimental features. |
| Founded | 2000 | 2013 |
| Headquarters | Boston, Massachusetts, USA | Capellen, Luxembourg |
| Integrations | The vendor advertises seamless integrations and can connect assessment, reporting and payments with third-party content platforms such as Respondus and Articulate. | Listed integrations include Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard, GeoGebra, Proctorio, MathType, Wiris and Texthelp. |
| Rating on GetApp | 4.8 out of 5 from 52 reviews | 0.0 out of 5 from 0 reviews |
| Security | The solutions page lists security as an LMS feature but gives no specific security certification or control details there. | TAO says cloud and on-premise customer content is encrypted, access is restricted, backups are maintained and external penetration tests are periodically conducted. |
Examination Online plans
- Online Training trialFree
- Online Training$10 a month
- Online training platform$10 a month
- Training$10 a month
- Custom solutionPriced on request
- Just the QuizPriced on request
TAO plans
- TAO Community EditionFree
- TAO StarterFree
- TAO Author$149 a month
- TAO Ignite$990 a month
- TAO ElevatePriced on request
- TAO EnterprisePriced on request
Pick Examination Online if…
It suits organizations that need browser-based exams alongside course management and training tools. Teams wanting mobile assessment apps or customizable LMS features may also find it relevant.
Pick TAO if…
TAO suits solo authors, educators, and organizations that need to create and deliver digital assessments. Starter is intended for solo authors, small-scale classroom assessment, or piloting, rather than large team-based programs.