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SMOWL

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What is SMOWL

SMOWL is an online proctoring solution used to monitor remote exams and assessments through identity verification and test-session supervision. It is typically used by universities, training providers, and certification programs that need to reduce cheating risk in online evaluations. The product combines automated monitoring signals (for example, webcam-based presence checks) with review workflows for flagged events, and it is commonly deployed alongside an LMS or exam platform via integrations.

pros

Remote identity verification workflow

SMOWL supports identity checks designed for remote assessment scenarios, helping organizations confirm the test-taker before and during an exam. This fits common higher-education and certification use cases where candidate verification is required. It can reduce manual effort compared with fully live-only supervision by relying on automated checks and exception handling.

Flagging and review of events

The platform is oriented around capturing exam-session evidence and surfacing suspicious events for later review. This approach supports scalable proctoring models where staff focus on exceptions rather than continuously watching every session. It aligns with operational needs of programs running high volumes of online exams.

Integration-friendly deployment model

SMOWL is commonly positioned to work with existing learning and assessment environments rather than replacing them. Integrations and API-based connectivity help institutions embed proctoring into established exam workflows. This can shorten implementation time when an organization already uses an LMS or separate testing engine.

cons

Privacy and consent complexity

Webcam-based monitoring and identity verification introduce privacy, consent, and data-handling requirements that vary by jurisdiction. Institutions often need additional policy work (retention periods, lawful basis, student notices) before broad rollout. These governance steps can slow adoption even when the technology is available.

False positives and edge cases

Automated signals (for example, face presence or environment changes) can generate flags that require human interpretation. Lighting, camera quality, accessibility needs, and shared spaces can increase noise in the review queue. Programs may need clear adjudication rules and staffing to manage flagged sessions consistently.

Candidate device and network dependency

Remote proctoring performance depends on the test-taker’s hardware, OS/browser compatibility, and network stability. Technical issues can disrupt exam sessions and increase support load during peak testing windows. Organizations typically need readiness checks and contingency processes for affected candidates.

Plan & Pricing

Pricing model: Customized pricing — contact SMOWL for a quote (no public fixed prices listed).

License types described on the vendor site:

  • Activity-based license: Each licence allows a single monitored activity (suitable for one-off admissions exams, certifications, selection tests).
  • User-based license: Each licence allows a user to complete an unlimited number of monitored activities during the contracted period (suitable for continuous course assessments).

How price is determined (factors listed by vendor): Number of students/users; frequency and duration of exams; type of supervision (automated vs human); country/sector regulations; required technical integrations (LMS, built-in platforms); other institution-specific needs.

Public pricing availability: SMOWL does not publish fixed plan prices. The vendor states that they "customize" pricing and asks prospective customers to request a personalized quote. The pricing page explicitly says: "Request your customized quote and get a response within 48 hours."

Free trial / evaluation offering: The vendor offers 25 complimentary licenses to try the solution before committing.

Notes: Contacting SMOWL sales is required to obtain actual per-activity or per-user costs; no numeric prices or tiers with dollar amounts are publicly listed on the official site.

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SMOWLtech S.L.
Barcelona, Spain
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https://smowl.net/
https://x.com/smowltech
https://www.linkedin.com/company/smowltech/

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