Synap
Corporate learning management systems
Assessment software
Online learning platforms
Talent management software
Training eLearning software
Education software
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What is Synap
Synap is an online assessment platform used to create, deliver, and proctor exams and quizzes for education providers, training organizations, and employers. It supports question authoring, scheduling, candidate management, and results reporting for formative and high-stakes testing. The product emphasizes secure exam delivery with remote proctoring options and configurable assessment workflows. It is commonly used for certification exams, academic testing, and skills verification in training programs.
Secure exam delivery options
Synap provides controls aimed at reducing misconduct during online exams, including lockdown-style delivery options and remote proctoring capabilities. It supports identity and session monitoring workflows that fit higher-stakes assessments. These features make it suitable when assessment integrity is a primary requirement rather than only course delivery.
Flexible question authoring
Synap supports building assessments with configurable question types and reusable question banks. It enables structured exam assembly (for example, sections, timing rules, and randomized delivery) to support different testing formats. This flexibility helps organizations standardize assessments across cohorts while maintaining variation between sittings.
Assessment analytics and reporting
Synap includes reporting for candidate performance and item-level outcomes to help administrators evaluate results. It supports exporting and reviewing results for compliance, audit, or follow-up training decisions. This is useful for programs that need evidence of competency rather than only course completion tracking.
Limited LMS breadth
Synap is primarily assessment-centric, so organizations seeking a full corporate LMS may find gaps in end-to-end learning management features. Capabilities such as deep content management, social learning, and broad learning-path administration may require complementary systems. This can increase integration and administration work in learning ecosystems.
Talent management not core
While assessments can support hiring and development decisions, Synap is not positioned as a full talent management suite. Functions like performance management, compensation planning, and succession workflows are typically outside its core scope. Buyers may need additional HR or talent platforms to cover those needs.
Integration details vary by use
Organizations often require integrations with identity providers, HR systems, or learning platforms to streamline enrollment and reporting. The availability and depth of prebuilt connectors versus custom/API work can affect implementation effort. Prospective buyers typically need to validate integration requirements during evaluation.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £149 per month (for 30 monthly active users) | Deliver exams, practice tests & courses; Anti-cheat features; Candidate & question analytics; CSV import/export; Branded certificates & platform; Zapier integration; Lockdown, Synoptic & AI proctoring (paid add-on). Prices exclusive of VAT. |
| Pro | £379 per month (for 100 monthly active users) | Everything in Standard plus: Custom domain & white-labelling; Essential APIs; Custom educator roles & permissions; Double, blind & anonymous grading; Multi-factor authentication; Custom data fields & attributes; Custom certificates (add-on). |
| Business | £840 per month (for 100 monthly active users) | Everything in Pro plus: Single Sign-On (SSO); Advanced APIs; White-labelled sub-portals; LTI integration; Records of learning; Dynamic messages & variables; IP restriction; Regional data hosting; Professional services (add-on). |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing | Bespoke integrations, implementation, SLA and professional services. Contact sales |
Additional notes: Model is "Pay per active user" (Monthly Active User = someone who uses the Synap portal within a 30-day period). One-off / per-exam options and credit-based pay-as-you-go bundles are available on request. VAT is excluded from listed prices.
Seller details
Synap Ltd
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Private
https://synap.ac
https://x.com/synap
https://www.linkedin.com/company/synap/
