Reviewed 2026-10-18
Best Sider AI Alternative for Proctored Exams (2026)
Why Chrome sidebar extensions like Sider AI get blocked by Proctorio, Honorlock, and LockDown Browser, and why students use NoLock instead.
Why students switch from Sider AI to NoLock
| Feature / Workflow | NoLock | Sider AI |
|---|---|---|
| Where it runs | OS-level native desktop overlay outside Chrome | Inside Chrome as a browser sidebar extension |
| Proctoring extension checks | Invisible to Chrome's `chrome.management` extension scanner | Detected and forcibly disabled by Proctorio and Honorlock before exam start |
| Respondus LockDown Browser | Supported on both macOS and Windows 11 | Cannot be installed inside LockDown Browser |
Review the current Sider AI website alongside NoLock’s compatibility catalog.
What to check before your exam
- Confirm your exact proctor (Respondus LockDown Browser, Honorlock, Proctorio, Safe Exam Browser, Examplify, or Pearson OnVUE) and LMS (Canvas, Blackboard, Brightspace, Moodle).
- Choose the matching NoLock build for macOS 14+ or Windows 11.
- Test the screenshot chat, macOS hold-to-solve workflow, or Canvas + Respondus Autosolver on a practice quiz before exam day.
Frequently asked questions
Does Sider AI work inside Respondus LockDown Browser?
Inside Chrome as a browser sidebar extension. NoLock is engineered natively for macOS and Windows 11 with verified Respondus LockDown Browser support and a dedicated Canvas Autosolver.
What is the main difference between NoLock and Sider AI?
Why Chrome sidebar extensions like Sider AI get blocked by Proctorio, Honorlock, and LockDown Browser, and why students use NoLock instead. NoLock operates as a native desktop overlay with a published per-proctor compatibility directory across Respondus LockDown Browser, Honorlock, Proctorio, Safe Exam Browser, Examplify, and Pearson OnVUE.
How should I compare NoLock with Sider AI before an exam?
Verify your exact operating system (macOS 14+ or Windows 11), LMS (Canvas, Blackboard, Brightspace, or Moodle), and required proctor, then test your workflow on a practice quiz before exam day.