Proctorio provides online exam proctoring through supported learning management and assessment platforms. TunnelQuiz combines test creation, proctoring, grading, and candidate management in one platform, with browser-based test access that does not require candidates to install a browser extension. Compare features, access requirements, and pricing models to choose the solution that fits your needs.
Proctorio adds proctoring and exam-integrity controls to an exam delivered through a supported LMS or assessment platform. TunnelQuiz combines test creation, proctoring, grading workflows, and candidate management in one platform, reducing the need to coordinate separate tools.
TunnelQuiz runs in a supported Chromium-based desktop browser without requiring a browser extension or separate app installation. Proctorio requires its browser extension for most desktop exams, and some exam configurations may require additional software.
Proctorio does not display a standard public self-serve price list, and pricing can depend on the institution or agreement. TunnelQuiz publishes its plan prices and monthly credit allowances online, including a Free plan.
Every row below is a capability one or both platforms publish. A dash means we found no public statement that the platform offers it.
| Feature | TunnelQuiz | Proctorio |
|---|---|---|
| Proctoring & Security12 | ||
| Fully AI-automated proctoring | Automated monitoring and risk flags; human review | Automated proctoring and recording options; configuration-dependent review |
| Face check-in, webcam snapshots & face detection | Available by plan - webcam snapshots and a face check-in photo on Essential; face detection on Pro. The photo is not matched to an ID. | Identity verification available; exam settings apply. |
| Email OTP identity verification | Yes. | Not stated. |
| Automated activity flags and review | Flags unusual activity for team review | Uses automated analysis and exam review tools; settings apply |
| Second-screen (multi-monitor) detection | Yes. | Not stated. |
| Copy-paste blocking | Yes. | Yes. Lockdown suite |
| Developer-tools access alert | Yes. | Not stated. |
| Headphone-use alert | Yes. | Not stated. |
| Fullscreen/browser lockdown | Yes. | Yes. |
| Webcam & screen recording | Partly, with conditions. Whole-screen screenshots every 60 seconds, webcam snapshots from Essential; no video recording | Yes. Video + audio recording |
| Automatic risk flagging (no manual review to catch it) | Yes. | Partly, with conditions. Flags behavior; instructor reviews recordings |
| Works without installing anything | No extension or app required | Extension required for most desktop exams; some setups need additional software |
| Test Building7 | ||
| Built-in test/quiz builder | Yes. | No. Proctoring-only; needs a separate LMS or quiz tool |
| Multiple-choice questions | Yes. | Partly, with conditions. Depends on connected platform |
| Written / subjective answers, AI or human graded | Yes. Marked by you, or AI-drafted on Pro | Partly, with conditions. Depends on connected platform |
| Question shuffling | Yes. | Partly, with conditions. Depends on connected platform |
| Timers & pass-mark control | Yes. | Partly, with conditions. Depends on connected platform |
| Negative marking | Yes. | Partly, with conditions. Depends on connected platform |
| Reusable test templates | Partly, with conditions. Duplicate a test to reuse it | Partly, with conditions. Depends on connected platform |
| Scoring, Reports & Team5 | ||
| Instant auto-grading | Yes. | Partly, with conditions. Depends on connected platform |
| Side-by-side candidate comparison | Yes. Pro plan | Not stated. |
| Shareable, revocable report links | Yes. Essential and up | Not stated. |
| Candidate pipeline board | Yes. Essential and up | No. |
| Analytics dashboard for admins | Yes. Results on every plan; question analytics on Pro | Yes. |
| Test Administration & Control6 | ||
| Custom URL slug for test links | Yes. | Not stated. |
| Link invitation tracker | Yes. | Not stated. |
| Bulk invite candidates via CSV | Yes. Essential and up | Not stated. |
| Per-question timer, on top of overall test timer | Yes. | Not stated. |
| Cheating-extension detection | Yes. Known AI extensions flagged, Essential and up | Not stated. |
| Force submit (admin ends an attempt remotely) | Yes. | Not stated. |
| Pricing & Access4 | ||
| Published pricing on the website | Yes. | No. |
| Pricing model | Flat plans: Free $0, Essential $34/mo and Pro $87/mo, both billed yearly (12% off monthly), Business quoted - 50/150/250 credits a month; unproctored tests free on paid plans, AI generation, grading and chat interviews metered separately in AI credits; in India, ₹1,319 and ₹3,519 plus GST | Pay-per-exam / pay-per-user (typical model), quote-based |
| Free credits to start | 50 credits per month on the Free plan; unused credits expire monthly | No standard public free-credit allowance specified |
| Self-serve signup, no sales call required | Yes. | Partly, with conditions. Pricing on request |
Every additional installation can create friction before an exam starts, especially on managed devices with installation restrictions. TunnelQuiz lets candidates open a test through a shared link in a supported Chromium-based desktop browser, without installing a browser extension or separate app.
What the candidate installs
For most desktop exams; some setups need more software
A shared link in a Chromium-based desktop browser
Proctorio provides proctoring for exams delivered through a supported LMS or assessment platform. TunnelQuiz combines test creation, proctoring, grading workflows, and candidate management in one place, helping teams reduce the complexity of coordinating separate tools.
Tools in the stack
An LMS or assessment platform, with Proctorio on top
Test creation, proctoring, grading and candidates in one place
Proctorio does not publish a standard self-serve price list, so you need to confirm pricing for your institution or agreement. TunnelQuiz publishes its plans and credit allowances online, making it easier to estimate costs before choosing a plan.
How you get a price
Confirmed per institution or agreement
Plans and credit allowances published, including a free one
No. TunnelQuiz runs in a supported Chromium-based desktop browser without requiring a browser extension or separate app. Proctorio requires its browser extension for most desktop exams, and some exam configurations may require additional software.
Proctorio provides proctoring for exams delivered through a supported LMS or assessment platform; it does not host the exam itself. TunnelQuiz includes its own test builder, allowing teams to create assessments and manage proctoring in the same platform.
Proctorio does not publish a standard public self-serve price list. Pricing depends on the institution or agreement, so contact Proctorio for a quote. TunnelQuiz publishes its plan prices and monthly credit allowances online.
Yes. TunnelQuiz's Free Forever plan includes 50 credits per month, one team seat, and up to 10 saved test papers. It includes screen-capture proctoring and does not require a credit card. Unused Free-plan credits expire at the end of each month.
TunnelQuiz monitors exam activity and flags unusual behavior, including tab switches and other configured integrity signals, for the team to review. Its available checks depend on the plan and settings. Proctorio can use automated analysis, identity verification, browser lockdown, and recording options according to the exam configuration. In both cases, review the available evidence before deciding whether a candidate violated exam rules.
Proctorio supports exams delivered through compatible LMS and assessment platforms. TunnelQuiz is a standalone assessment platform with its own test builder and candidate management workflows. If LMS integration is essential, confirm the specific integration requirements with each provider before choosing.
TunnelQuiz lets you create an assessment, configure its settings, and share a test link from one platform, without requiring candidates to install a browser extension. Proctorio is used with a supported LMS or assessment platform and generally requires its browser extension for desktop exams. The simpler option depends on your existing systems and exam requirements.
No browser extension for candidates. A built-in test builder. Published plans and credit allowances.