IRIS Invigilation
5.6#18 in exam proctoring softwareWebExtensionmacOSWindows
VisitIRIS Invigilation vs SMOWL
What both publish
| Fact | IRIS Invigilation | SMOWL |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Perth, Australia | The registered office is Calle Arturo Campión 22, 20018 Donostia/San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain. |
| Integrations | The maker says IRIS can connect to learning management systems, gives Canvas, Moodle, and Blackboard as examples, and also lists integration with external student information systems. | The service lists Moodle, Canvas, Open LMS, Classe365 and Blackboard integrations, with certified integrations for Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard and D2L. |
| Purpose | IRIS records audio, video, and computer screen activity during online and remote assessments, then uses machine learning to flag potential academic dishonesty in a reporting dashboard. | SMOWL provides online and in-person digital exam proctoring for educational institutions, certification bodies, and businesses. |
| Support | The IRIS technical team offers six hours of initial setup training and ongoing contact-form and email support with a stated 24-hour turnaround; additional training or support arrangements may incur charges. | The vendor lists chat, phone, help-center resources, onboarding, training, custom SLAs and optional priority or live-supervision services. |
IRIS Invigilation plans
- Tiered Bronze–Platinum pricingPriced on request
SMOWL plans
- SMOWL Class 5000$7,500 a year
- SMOWL+ 5000$15,000 a year
- SMOWL Pro 5000$25,000 a year
- SMOWL PLUSPriced on request
- SMOWL PROPriced on request
- Activity-based licensePriced on request
Pick IRIS Invigilation if…
IRIS Invigilation may suit schools and institutions running remote exams, tests, or quizzes that need recorded assessment activity and LMS connections. It requires students to use a Windows or Mac computer with the listed equipment and reliable internet.
Pick SMOWL if…
SMOWL suits educational institutions, certification bodies, and businesses conducting online or in-person exams. It also serves organizations running professional training, personnel selection, or online assessments.