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KioWare

Ch 146.9of 26 Kiosk Management Software
  1. 1Runs onAndroid, API, Linux, self-hosted, Windows
  2. 2Costsfree trial
  3. 3Deployment modehybrid
  4. 4Supported platformsWindows, Android, Linux
  5. 5URL allowlistingYes
  6. 6Remote managementYes
  7. 7Session resetYes
  8. 8Digital signage supportYes
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Overview

KioWare is ranked #14 of 26 in kiosk management software on Specifiction. It runs on Android, API, Linux, Self-hosted, Windows. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered.

KioWare plans and pricing

All plans
Starter Not published Per Device, Annually OS lockdown and startup on boot · Basic web access control · Limited UI customization · Single app mode · Remote management listed kioware.com · 30 Sept 2026
Essential Not published Per Device, Annually OS lockdown and startup on boot · Advanced web access control · Advanced UI customization · Single app mode · Remote management listed kioware.com · 30 Sept 2026
Enterprise Not published Per Device, Annually OS lockdown and startup on boot · Advanced web access control · Advanced UI customization · Single app mode · Remote management extra kioware.com · 30 Sept 2026

Compared on kiosk management software

Free plan
Nokioware.com
Deployment mode
hybridkioware.com
Supported platforms
Windows, Android, Linuxkioware.com
URL allowlisting
Yeskioware.com
Remote management
Yeskioware.com
Session reset
Yeskioware.com
Digital signage support
Yeskioware.com
Browser engine
chromiumkioware.com

Facts

Product
KioWare is kiosk and device lockdown software for controlling use of shared or unattended devices and directing users to approved websites or applications.kioware.com · 30 Sept 2026
Trial
The free trial lasts 14 days and includes access to features in Starter, Essential, and Enterprise without requiring a credit card.kioware.com · 30 Sept 2026
Licensing
Licenses are subscriptions billed annually, with each license tied to a specific device.kioware.com · 30 Sept 2026
Security
KioWare offers OS lockdown, startup on boot, web access controls, and single app mode.kioware.com · 30 Sept 2026
Hosting
KioCloud is hosted by KioWare, while KioWare Server is self-hosted by the customer.kioware.com · 30 Sept 2026
Integrations
The feature list includes barcode scanners, magstripe readers, accessibility tools, and KioCall video conferencing, and describes add-ins and an API for customization.kioware.com · 30 Sept 2026
Supported devices
KioWare is intended for kiosks, tablets, PCs, and other shared-use devices, including public-facing and internal stations.kioware.com · 30 Sept 2026
Platform limitation
The Windows version does not support ARM-based CPUs or Windows CE, Windows RT, Windows IoT Core, or Windows Mobile Enterprise.kioware.com · 30 Sept 2026
Management databases
KioWare Kiosk Management requires Microsoft SQL Server 2016 or later, or PostgreSQL 11 or later.kioware.com · 30 Sept 2026
Support
Current customers are directed to the Technical Support portal for installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and software questions, where they can submit and track requests.kioware.com · 30 Sept 2026
Customer focus
The company describes its customers as organizations across government, healthcare, retail, and education that deploy public-access or self-service kiosks.kioware.com · 30 Sept 2026
Company history
KioWare says it was founded in 2001 to make public-access computing secure, reliable, and easy to manage.kioware.com · 30 Sept 2026

Company

Founded
2001kioware.com · 23 Sept 2026
Headquarters
York, Pennsylvania, United Stateskioware.com · 23 Sept 2026

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