Pearson OnVUE
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VisitPearson OnVUE vs SMOWL
What both publish
| Fact | Pearson OnVUE | SMOWL |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1994 | Smowltech was founded in 2012. |
| Headquarters | Pearson VUE lists its corporate headquarters in Bloomington, Minnesota, USA. | The registered office is Calle Arturo Campión 22, 20018 Donostia/San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain. |
| Identity verification | Pearson may use ID authentication protocols and biometric facial comparison technology to verify a candidate’s identity. | The authentication feature compares a live face image with an identity document and takes periodic snapshots during the activity. |
| Purpose | OnVUE is Pearson VUE’s online testing system for taking participating exams remotely. | SMOWL provides online and in-person digital exam proctoring for educational institutions, certification bodies, and businesses. |
| Support | Candidates can use in-exam chat to reach a proctor, who cannot pause or extend the exam or troubleshoot the device or network. | The vendor lists chat, phone, help-center resources, onboarding, training, custom SLAs and optional priority or live-supervision services. |
Pearson OnVUE plans
No prices published.
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 Pearson OnVUE if…
OnVUE is for candidates taking participating certification, licensure, or other exams remotely, and for organisations delivering those assessments online. It suits people who can meet the equipment, network, privacy, and monitoring requirements.
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.