Online Exam Software Market Report 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The online exam software market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $8.33 billion in 2024 to $9.41 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to pedagogical shifts, globalization of education, quality assurance and accreditation, and market demand for certification and credentialing.

The online exam software market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $15.14 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the expansion of remote and hybrid learning models, emphasis on data analytics and learning analytics, and expansion of online certification and micro-credentialing. Major trends in the forecast period include increased adoption of remote proctoring technology, the rise of AI-powered assessment tools, mobile-friendly exam solutions, and integration with learning management systems.

The growing adoption of e-learning is expected to drive the expansion of the online exam software market. E-learning, which refers to the use of electronic technologies, particularly the Internet, to access educational content outside traditional classrooms, offers numerous benefits, including flexibility, cost-effectiveness, scalability, and personalized learning experiences. This shift to digital learning enables the overcoming of conventional educational barriers. Online exam software supports the efficient management of online courses, allowing for the remote administration of tests, quizzes, and evaluations. Through advanced algorithms, the software ensures fair and reliable assessments of students' abilities. For example, in January 2024, Eurostat, a Luxembourg-based government agency, reported that in 2023, 30% of individuals aged 16 to 74 had participated in an online course or used online learning materials in the three months leading up to the survey. This marks a 2% increase compared to 2022. Thus, the growing adoption of e-learning is a key factor driving the growth of the online exam software market.

Major companies in the online exam software market are focusing on creating innovative technological solutions, such as the Percipio platform, which enables organizations to assess employee skills through a criterion-based methodology. Percipio, developed by Skillsoft, is a learning experience platform that offers a diverse range of educational resources, including courses, videos, books, and other materials. These resources are designed to help organizations provide training and development opportunities for their employees. For instance, in March 2022, Skillsoft, a US-based corporate learning and skill development provider, launched its Skill Benchmark Assessment software integrated with the Percipio platform. This software helps organizations evaluate employee skill levels using a criterion-based approach, with assessments designed by subject matter experts to ensure accuracy and relevance in identifying skill gaps.

In March 2023, Andela, a prominent US-based software company, made a strategic move by acquiring Qualified, an online assessment platform provider, for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition underscores Andela's commitment to enhancing its talent sourcing and assessment capabilities, addressing labor marketplace inefficiencies, and bolstering its position in the tech talent landscape. Qualified's online assessment platform empowers businesses to conduct comprehensive skill assessments, aligning with Andela's vision of offering data-driven talent solutions to businesses and developers alike. Through this acquisition, Andela aims to provide certified talent efficiently, further strengthening its foothold in the competitive tech talent marketplace.

Major companies operating in the online exam software market are Blackboard Learn Inc., QuizCV, TestInvite, Assessment Generator, SurveyMonkey Inc., Quizlet, Moodle Quiz Inc., TestGorilla, Questionmark Inc., ProctorU Inc., ExamSoft, Edmodo, Testmoz, Quizizz, EduBrite, Socrative, WizIQ, Edbase, VocabTest, Think Exam, ExamBuilder, LearnDash, Trivie.

North America was the largest region in the online exam software market in 2024. The regions covered in the online exam software market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the online exam software market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The online exam software market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as the development of exams, exam administration, security measures, training and onboarding, automated grading, proctoring services, and student management. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

Online exam software refers to a digital platform designed to facilitate the creation, administration, and evaluation of exams or assessments over the Internet. It provides a virtual environment for both instructors and students to conduct exams remotely, without the need for physical presence in a traditional classroom setting.

The main categories of online exam software include remote or online assessment software, question paper management software, on-screen marking software, and others. Remote or online assessment software facilitates the administration, delivery, and evaluation of assessments or tests remotely, typically via the Internet. These solutions, available as both cloud-based and on-premises options, cater to various organizations, from large enterprises to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and are utilized across different sectors such as high schools, universities, enterprises, governments, and more.

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