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Respondus

Respondus develops assessment applications for the education, training and certification markets.

Last updated September 15, 2026

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Overview

Respondus is an education company that develops assessment applications for the education, training and certification markets. It has been a pioneer of online testing for two decades, and each year hundreds of millions of assessments are created, delivered, proctored, or analyzed using Respondus technology. Its products include LockDown Browser, Respondus Monitor, Respondus 4, and StudyMate Campus, and its technology is embedded in 70+ third-party assessment platforms.

History

Respondus was founded in 2000 by David S., who had spent nine years with an EdTech startup that was acquired, merged, and ultimately absorbed into a large private equity portfolio. For over 20 years, Respondus has partnered with universities, K-12 districts, assessment vendors, and other education companies to develop learning technologies. The company has been a pioneer of online testing for two decades, and its technology is used in hundreds of millions of exams annually.

Products and positioning

Pioneer of online testing and assessment tools for learning systems.

  • LockDown Browser

    Used to ensure academic integrity during online exams.

  • Respondus Monitor

    Used to ensure academic integrity during online exams.

  • Respondus 4

    Used to create exam questions.

  • StudyMate Campus

    Used to create self-assessments and learning games.

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