The 5 most significant problems with online exams (and how Quilgo's pricing solves them)

April 7, 2025

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During the COVID era, the demand for online exams skyrocketed as education, hiring, and certification processes moved entirely online. While this shift made assessments more accessible, it also exposed significant challenges—technical failures, overwhelmed systems, and rising costs. Running large-scale exams became a logistical nightmare, with platforms struggling to handle peak-time demand.

As online testing became the new norm, these issues became more apparent. From unpredictable traffic spikes to unfair pricing models, many organizations faced roadblocks, making remote assessments frustrating and inefficient. Here are the biggest challenges with online exams—and how Quilgo's unique concurrency-based pricing model helps solve them.

Problem #1: Platforms crash under high traffic

Have you ever seen an exam platform slow to a crawl—or worse, crash—right in the middle of a test? When hundreds (or thousands) of people log in simultaneously, systems struggle to keep up. And it's not just about large-scale exams—even a single test matters. Behind every exam is hard work, preparation, and high stakes for test-takers and organizers. A technical failure at the wrong moment can mean lost opportunities, frustration, and even reputational damage.

Quilgo's Fix: Our concurrency-based pricing ensures we anticipate high-load scenarios and allocate resources accordingly. No matter how many people are taking your test, performance stays smooth and reliable—so every exam gets the stability and attention it deserves. We guarantee seamless performance within every plan's concurrency limit or a custom-tailored solution, ensuring your assessments run without disruption, regardless of scale.

Problem #2: Per-test pricing drains your budget

Most platforms charge per test-taker, meaning costs skyrocket as your audience grows—making large-scale assessments incredibly expensive.

Quilgo's fix: With Quilgo, you're not charged per test or student. You get unlimited tests and unlimited test-takers. Our pricing is based only on concurrency—meaning you pay for the number of people taking a test simultaneously, not the total number of participants. Whether you test 1,000 students in small batches or all at once, you control your costs.

Problem #3: One-size-fits-all pricing models don't work

small business testing a few employees shouldn't pay the same as a university conducting thousands of exams. But many platforms offer rigid pricing tiers that don't fit your needs.

Quilgo's Fix: Our pricing scales with you. Need a small capacity today but a huge one next month? No problem. You only pay for what you use when you need it.

Problem #4: Hidden fees and feature lock-in

Some platforms lure you in with a low starting price, then charge fees for essential features like analytics or exports.

Quilgo's fix: There are no surprises. Our pricing is transparent, with no hidden charges for your needed tools.

Problem #5: Paying for features you don't need

Many online exam platforms overload their products with excessive features, driving up costs. While some advanced tools have their place, most organizations need a balanced solution that provides essential functionality without unnecessary complexity.

Quilgo's fix: We focus on what truly matters—seamless test delivery, security, and efficiency—without inflating costs with unnecessary features. Our pricing reflects this philosophy, providing precise exam monitoring, reliable performance, and complete remote assessment control at a competitive price. And it works—customer surveys confirm that Quilgo offers precisely what's needed for smooth, secure exams.

👉 Try Quilgo today and experience stress-free testing at any scale!