TAO Testing
Assessment software
Online proctoring software
Education software
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What is TAO Testing
TAO Testing is an assessment delivery platform used to author, deliver, and manage digital tests for education and certification programs. It supports standards-based item types and test delivery workflows for large-scale and high-stakes testing, including options for secure delivery and remote proctoring integrations. Typical users include assessment organizations, ministries of education, testing vendors, and institutions that need configurable test design and scalable delivery. The product is commonly deployed as a platform component within broader assessment ecosystems rather than as a lightweight classroom quizzing tool.
Standards-based assessment delivery
TAO Testing supports common assessment interoperability standards (for example, QTI-based item and test structures) that help organizations exchange content across systems. This is useful for programs that need long-term content portability and vendor-neutral workflows. It also enables more complex assessment designs than tools focused on live polling or classroom engagement. The standards orientation fits regulated or multi-stakeholder testing environments.
Configurable for large programs
The platform is designed for configurable test administration, including roles, test sessions, and delivery controls that align with operational testing programs. It is typically used where multiple stakeholders manage item banks, forms, and delivery schedules. This makes it better suited to centralized assessment operations than slide-based training authoring tools or audience-response apps. It can be implemented as part of a broader assessment stack with integrations.
Security and proctoring options
TAO Testing supports secure test delivery patterns used in higher-stakes scenarios, such as controlled environments and remote delivery with proctoring components. Organizations can pair it with proctoring workflows and security measures to reduce unauthorized assistance. This is a differentiator versus engagement-first quiz platforms that prioritize rapid participation over exam security. Security capabilities depend on the chosen deployment and integrations.
Implementation can be complex
TAO Testing is commonly implemented as an enterprise platform, which can require configuration, integration work, and operational planning. Teams may need technical resources to set up item workflows, delivery environments, and reporting connections. This can be heavier than adopting self-serve classroom assessment tools. Time-to-value often depends on project scope and internal expertise.
Less focused on live engagement
The product centers on formal assessment delivery rather than interactive presentation features like live polls, word clouds, or in-meeting quizzes. Organizations seeking real-time audience engagement in lectures or training sessions may find the workflow less aligned to that use case. TAO Testing is better suited to scheduled assessments than spontaneous knowledge checks. Additional tools may be needed for engagement-oriented activities.
Proctoring depends on setup
Remote proctoring capabilities typically rely on specific configurations, policies, and potentially third-party services rather than being a single turnkey feature in all deployments. This can introduce vendor management, privacy reviews, and operational overhead. Requirements vary by jurisdiction and exam policy, which can affect rollout speed. Buyers should validate supported proctoring modes for their exact delivery model.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| TAO Community Edition (CE) | €0 | Open-source (AGPLv3) Community Edition — self-hosted, full source access, community forum and documentation. |
| TAO Accelerate | Starting at €499 per month (billed annually) | Turn‑key cloud-hosted package for smaller deployments (deliver up to ~2,400 tests); includes service desk support (typical ~6 hour response), 90‑minute live orientation, text‑to‑speech tools, theming/branding, test centers & local proctoring, TAO Cloud hosting. |
| TAO Ignite | Starting at €990 per month (billed annually) | Most popular turn‑key package (packages based on annual volume; supports up to ~100,000 test deliveries); includes everything in Accelerate plus dedicated account management, usage reports, monthly check‑ins, user adoption & training, roadmap insights. |
| TAO Enterprise | Custom | Bespoke, customizable enterprise solution — modular authoring/delivery, multi‑tenancy, private hosting or custom 3rd‑party hosting, custom training & support, specialized integrations; contact sales for pricing. |
Seller details
Open Assessment Technologies S.A.
Luxembourg, Luxembourg
2013
Private
https://www.taotesting.com/
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