PSI Secure Browser
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VisitPSI Secure Browser vs TAO
What both publish
| Fact | PSI Secure Browser | TAO |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Olathe, Kansas, United States | Capellen, Luxembourg |
| Integrations | PSI says its LTI integration connects RPNow to more than 200 platforms and lets faculty manage settings within their LMS. | Listed integrations include Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard, GeoGebra, Proctorio, MathType, Wiris and Texthelp. |
| Purpose | PSI Secure Browser provides a locked-down testing environment for online exams. | TAO is an online assessment platform for creating, delivering and managing digital assessments. |
| Support | PSI describes its online proctoring platform as having 24/7 support. | Community Edition support is through the TAO Community Forum and User Guide; paid plans offer additional support options. |
| System requirements | The Secure Browser requires 8 GB of RAM minimum, 500 MB of free disk space, and an internet connection of at least 750 kbps; PSI recommends 16 GB RAM and 3 Mbps or faster. | The installation guide lists Apache 2.4, PHP 7.2 and MySQL 5.7, MariaDB 10.1 or PostgreSQL 9.5, with recent Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Edge clients. |
PSI Secure Browser plans
No prices published.
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 PSI Secure Browser if…
It suits test owners and test takers in certification, licensure, academic, and government programs that use online exams. Chromebook users must use the Chrome Extension rather than the Secure Browser.
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.