Best Lockdown Browser Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Eklavvya is ranked #1 of 22 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of ThinkExam and Safe Exam Browser. The best-ranked option with a free plan is ThinkExam. The lowest first paid tier on this page is TestInvite at $75/mo.
Lockdown browser software sets out controls for online assessments, with options varying in restrictions and supported environments. Compare whether entries block app switching, copying and printing, or screen capture, and review LMS integration and offline assessment mode. Supported platforms, free-plan availability, and paid-from pricing add practical details for learners and administrators. Eklavvya, ThinkExam, and Safe Exam Browser lead the ranking, followed by ExamOnline. Check the listed controls against your assessment requirements, the learning-management system in use, and the platforms your organization supports.
22 lockdown browser software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Eklavvya iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9Free
- 2 ThinkExam iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$3,125/mo
- 3 Safe Exam Browser iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free Supported platforms: Windows, macOS, iOSBlocks app switching: YesBlocks copy and printing: Yes
- 4 ExamOnline iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2 Supported platforms: Windows, macOS, Android, iOSBlocks app switching: YesBlocks copy and printing: Yes
- 5 Surpass SecureClient iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2 Supported platforms: Windows, macOS, iOS/iPadBlocks app switching: Yes
- 6 Respondus LockDown Browser iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1 Supported platforms: Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, iPadOSBlocks app switching: YesBlocks copy and printing: Yes
- 7 Digiexam iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9$124.67/mo
- 8 Fully Exam Kiosk Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 Supported platforms: AndroidBlocks app switching: Yes
- 9 Talview iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6
- 10 ExamSoft iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4
- 11 PSI Secure Browser No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.9 Supported platforms: Windows, macOS, Ubuntu LinuxBlocks app switching: YesBlocks copy and printing: Yes
- 12 OpenLock No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8 Supported platforms: LinuxBlocks app switching: YesBlocks copy and printing: Yes
- 13 Prometric Secure Proprietary Browser No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8 Supported platforms: Windows, macOSBlocks app switching: YesBlocks copy and printing: Yes
- 14 TestInvite No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6$75/mo
- 15 5Profiler Secure Exam Browser No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5 Supported platforms: Web browser; secure-browser installer platform not specifiedBlocks app switching: YesBlocks copy and printing: Yes
- 16 XoLock No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5 Supported platforms: Windows, macOSBlocks app switching: YesBlocks copy and printing: Yes
- 17 Inspera Integrity Browser No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Supported platforms: Windows, macOSBlocks app switching: Yes
- 18 eSehat Secure Exam Browser No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Blocks app switching: Yes
- 19 TAO No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2
- 20 Aiseptor Secure Browser No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.0 Supported platforms: macOS, WindowsBlocks app switching: Yes
- 21 Mercer | Mettl No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 4.9
- 22 Questionmark No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 4.9
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Questions about this list
Which lockdown browser software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Eklavvya is ranked #1 of 22 with a score of 7.9. ThinkExam is second and Safe Exam Browser third.
How many of these have a free plan?
3 of the 22 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, TestInvite has the lowest first paid tier we found: $75/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.