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.
Proctorio · by Proctorio
K-12, higher education, workforce and credentialing.
Side by side.
| Feature | SparkMentis | Proctorio |
|---|---|---|
| Automated proctoring | SparkMentis · Yes · screen recorded on the device, only the moments a student leaves are kept | Proctorio · Yes |
| Identity verification | SparkMentis · Yes · face check at the start, on the device | Proctorio · Yes |
| Original-work checks | SparkMentis · Yes · student-to-student, web and AI-writing hint opt-in | Proctorio · Partly |
| Writes and runs the exam | SparkMentis · Yes · on screen, same paper as print | Proctorio · Not listed |
| Marking | SparkMentis · Yes · suggested marks with reasons, part by part; a teacher releases | Proctorio · Not listed |
| Paper exams | SparkMentis · Yes · student packs with signed QR pages, OMR, scan in any order | Proctorio · Not listed |
| Coding and Office practicals | SparkMentis · Yes · JavaScript, Python, Java, C++, Go, PHP, SQL, PHP websites; Office too | Proctorio · Not listed |
| Results and transcripts | SparkMentis · Yes · transcripts, term reports, result sheets, backlogs | Proctorio · Not listed |
Sources, read 7 November 2026: proctorio.com. Product names belong to their owners.
Why SparkMentis wins
- Proctoring is part of the exam: no separate tool to buy or connect.
- Clips only around the moments a student leaves, kept on the device until then.
- The rest of the exam: the paper, the marking and the results.
- Practicals where leaving for Excel or Photoshop is allowed and never hands in.
The SparkMentis features behind this.
- ExamsOnline exams and proctoringScreen recording that only keeps what mattersLearn more
- ExamsPractical examsCode, Office, design apps and vivaLearn more
- ExamsExam bodies and sittingsCentres, candidates, sealed papersLearn more
SparkMentis vs Proctorio: questions
Is SparkMentis a Proctorio alternative?
If you want proctoring built into the exam platform, with marking and results, yes.
Does SparkMentis record the whole exam?
No. The screen is held on the device; only the times a student leaves are cut and uploaded.
Does AI decide who cheated?
No. AI summarises clips and flags; a teacher decides.
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