TAO
8.4#1 in automated grading softwareFrom $149 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitTAO vs ThinkExam
What both publish
| Fact | TAO | ThinkExam |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2013 | 2008 |
| Headquarters | Capellen, Luxembourg | Noida, India |
| Proctoring | The platform offers lockdown-browser controls, local proctoring, remote-proctoring integrations and session monitoring. | Think Proctor offers candidate ID checks, AI or live monitoring, 360-degree room scans, dual cameras, and a secure browser. |
| Support | Community Edition support is through the TAO Community Forum and User Guide; paid plans offer additional support options. | Pricing lists email/ticket support for Free, Standard, and Professional, email/chat/phone support for Business, and a personal account manager for Enterprise. |
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
ThinkExam plans
- Standard$3,125 a month
- Professional$6,042 a month
- Business$9,375 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
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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.
Pick ThinkExam if…
It suits schools, businesses, and government organizations that need several exam delivery formats or remote proctoring. Institutions using D2L, Canvas, Blackboard, or Moodle can consider its listed connections.