FastTest
6.1#25 in online exam softwareFrom $6,750 a yearWebAPI
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| Fact | FastTest | TAO |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1979 | 2013 |
| Headquarters | Stillwater, Minnesota, USA | Capellen, Luxembourg |
| Integrations | The maker describes API integration and embeddable, white-label delivery, as well as SSO and eCommerce integration capabilities. | Listed integrations include Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard, GeoGebra, Proctorio, MathType, Wiris and Texthelp. |
| Purpose | FastTest is an exam management platform for high-stakes or high-volume certification, education, and employment assessments. | TAO is an online assessment platform for creating, delivering and managing digital assessments. |
| Security | The maker states that FastTest has SOC 2 Type 2 accreditation and offers controls including role-based access, multifactor authentication, one-time passwords, lockdown browser, IP restrictions, and audit logging. | TAO says cloud and on-premise customer content is encrypted, access is restricted, backups are maintained and external penetration tests are periodically conducted. |
| Support | Assessment Systems offers self-service, partial-service, and full-service onboarding, including item imports, test setup, training, and examinee support. | Community Edition support is through the TAO Community Forum and User Guide; paid plans offer additional support options. |
FastTest plans
- FastTest$6,750 a year
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 FastTest if…
FastTest is aimed at organizations running high-stakes certification, admissions, credentialing, government or regulated-industry testing. Its stated focus may not suit teams seeking to run low-stakes surveys.
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.