Who each is for.
SparkMentis
Schools, colleges and exam bodies that want lessons, exams on paper and screen, practicals, AI marking and results in one place.
ExamSoft · by Turnitin
Higher and secondary education, businesses, organisations and government.
Side by side.
| Feature | SparkMentis | ExamSoft |
|---|---|---|
| Online exams | SparkMentis · Yes · on screen, same paper as print | ExamSoft · Yes |
| Item analysis by category | SparkMentis · Yes · role-scoped insights and exception reports | ExamSoft · Yes |
| Paper exam scanning | SparkMentis · Yes · student packs with signed QR pages, OMR, scan in any order | ExamSoft · Not listed |
| AI-assisted marking | SparkMentis · Yes · suggested marks with reasons, part by part; a teacher releases | ExamSoft · Not listed |
| Screen recording proctoring | SparkMentis · Yes · screen recorded on the device, only the moments a student leaves are kept | ExamSoft · Not listed |
| Coding and Office practicals | SparkMentis · Yes · JavaScript, Python, Java, C++, Go, PHP, SQL, PHP websites; Office too | ExamSoft · Not listed |
| AI question papers | SparkMentis · Yes · AI question papers in your school's style | ExamSoft · Not listed |
| Attendance, parents, transcripts | SparkMentis · Yes · registers, face check optional, routines with clash checks; Yes · verified parents, messages, meetings, web push | ExamSoft · Not listed |
Sources, read 7 November 2026: examsoft.com. Product names belong to their owners.
Why SparkMentis wins
- Paper and screen in one place: the same paper prints or runs online.
- AI marking with reasons, for typed and scanned answers.
- Practicals: code, SQL, PHP websites, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and design apps.
- The whole school year around exams: lessons, homework, attendance, parents.
The SparkMentis features behind this.
- ExamsOnline exams and proctoringScreen recording that only keeps what mattersLearn more
- ExamsPaper exams and OMRPrint, scan, match, markLearn more
- ExamsExam bodies and sittingsCentres, candidates, sealed papersLearn more
SparkMentis vs ExamSoft: questions
Is SparkMentis an ExamSoft alternative?
For schools and colleges that want online and paper exams with AI marking in one place, yes.
Does SparkMentis lock the device?
It runs in the browser with full screen, tab-switch limits and screen recording; it doesn't lock the operating system.
Can exam bodies use SparkMentis?
Yes. Exam-only schools get sittings, centres, sealed papers and fair results across shifts.
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