FreeKiosk vs KioWare
FreeKiosk
freekiosk.app
KioWare
kioware.comSide by side
| Figure | FreeKiosk | KioWare |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €0.80/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 3 |
| Spec score · Android Kiosk Software | 8.4 (#2) | 7.8 (#4) |
| Spec score · Kiosk Browsers | 8.5 (#3) | 7.9 (#8) |
| Integrations | The app supports native MQTT with Home Assistant auto-discovery. | The feature list includes barcode scanners, magstripe readers, accessibility tools, and KioCall video conferencing, and describes add-ins and an API for customization. |
| Support | Product support is available at [email protected], and the documentation directs users to the FAQ or GitHub Issues for help. | Current customers are directed to the Technical Support portal for installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and software questions, where they can submit and track requests. |
Plans
FreeKiosk
- FreeKiosk Android appFree
- FreeKiosk Cloud — first deviceFree
- FreeKiosk Cloud — 100–499 devices€0.80 a month
- FreeKiosk Cloud — 1–99 devices€1 a month
- FreeKiosk Cloud — 500+ devicesPriced on request
KioWare
- EnterprisePrice not published
- EssentialPrice not published
- StarterPrice not published
In their own words
FreeKiosk
FreeKiosk turns Android tablets into fullscreen kiosks for websites, web apps and external Android apps. In Device Owner mode, it can hide system controls and prevent users from leaving the kiosk. Video playback and image slideshows support digital signage, while URL Rotation & Planner can cycle through pages or schedule them for particular dates and times. For automation, FreeKiosk provides more than 40 REST API endpoints and native MQTT with Home Assistant auto-discovery. Its optional Cloud dashboard adds live device monitoring, remote commands, groups, configuration profiles, alerts and screenshots. The first Cloud device is free forever with no card required. Rates for 1–99 devices are €1.00 per device per month, and for 100–499 devices €0.80 per device per month; the first device is free in either range. The 500-plus rate is described as below the 499-device rate. The Android app is free and open source under the MIT license, while Cloud source code is not published. FreeKiosk requires Android 8.0 or later; Device Owner setup requires ADB and a factory-reset device.
KioWare
KioWare is kiosk and device lockdown software for limiting use of shared or unattended devices and directing people to approved websites or applications. It is intended for kiosks, tablets, PCs and other shared-use stations, including public-facing and internal deployments. Security controls include operating-system lockdown, startup on boot, web access controls and single-app mode. KioWare Kiosk Management can group kiosks, report device health, configure devices remotely, push content, and track usage and uptime. KioCloud is hosted by KioWare; KioWare Server is hosted by the customer. The feature list includes barcode scanners, magstripe readers, accessibility tools, KioCall video conferencing, add-ins and an API for customization. Licenses are annual subscriptions tied to individual devices. The 14-day trial covers Starter, Essential and Enterprise features and does not require a credit card. No plan prices are listed. KioWare supports Windows, Android and Linux. Its Windows version excludes ARM-based CPUs and several Windows editions, including Windows CE, Windows RT, Windows IoT Core and Windows Mobile Enterprise. KioWare was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in York, Pennsylvania.