Reviewed 2026-10-18
Evadely vs Perplexity AI (2026)
Why Perplexity AI cannot be used directly inside LockDown Browser, Honorlock, or Proctorio, and how Evadely provides stealth on-screen AI during exams.
Side-by-side comparison
| Dimension | Evadely | Perplexity AI |
|---|---|---|
| Locked browser compatibility | Floats over LockDown Browser, Safe Exam Browser, Examplify, and OnVUE | Web/app interface is inaccessible once a locked exam browser launches |
| Tab-switch detection | Zero focus loss; stays on top of the quiz window without activating | Alt-Tabbing to Perplexity logs a tab-switch event on Canvas and Blackboard |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Perplexity AI work inside Respondus LockDown Browser?
Web/app interface is inaccessible once a locked exam browser launches Evadely is engineered natively for macOS and Windows 11 with verified Respondus LockDown Browser support and a dedicated Canvas Precision Autosolver.
What is the main difference between Evadely and Perplexity AI?
Why Perplexity AI cannot be used directly inside LockDown Browser, Honorlock, or Proctorio, and how Evadely provides stealth on-screen AI during exams. Evadely operates as a non-activating desktop overlay excluded from screen capture so your exam window never loses focus.
Does Evadely trigger Canvas Quiz Log tab-switching flags compared to Perplexity AI?
Leaving a Canvas quiz to open a separate web tab or standard window triggers a "Stopped viewing the Canvas quiz-taking page" event. Evadely's non-activating overlay and in-page Precision Autosolver keep the Canvas window focused continuously.