ProctorFree
6.3#8 in online proctoring softwareWebAPImacOSWindows
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What both publish
| Fact | ProctorFree | SMOWL |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Cornelius, North Carolina, United States | The registered office is Calle Arturo Campión 22, 20018 Donostia/San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain. |
| Identity checks | ProctorFree uses facial detection for authentication and provides continuous identity verification during exams. | SMOWL can compare a webcam image of the test taker with an identity document and take periodic images during the exam. |
| Integrations | Its listed LMS integrations include Canvas, Blackboard, Brightspace by D2L, Moodle, and Udutu; testing integrations include Digital Chalk and Gauge by Test.com. | The service lists Moodle, Canvas, Open LMS, Classe365 and Blackboard integrations, with certified integrations for Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard and D2L. |
| Security and privacy | ProctorFree states its authentication solution meets standards under the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 and FERPA, and says it requires a minimum amount of information under strict privacy and security protocols. | The maker describes privacy-by-design measures including encryption in transit and at rest, minimum necessary processing, access controls, and legally defined data deletion. |
| Support | The support team is available 24/7 by live chat and email. | The vendor lists chat, phone, help-center resources, onboarding, training, custom SLAs and optional priority or live-supervision services. |
ProctorFree 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 ProctorFree if…
ProctorFree is for institutions and organizations overseeing exams, including colleges, credentialing bodies, businesses, government, and HR teams. Its supported platform list includes web, macOS, Windows, and API access.
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.