FreeKiosk vs UniKiosk
FreeKiosk
freekiosk.appUniKiosk
unikiosk.ioSide by side
| Figure | FreeKiosk | UniKiosk |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €0.80/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 5 | 2 |
| Spec score · Android Kiosk Software | 8.4 (#2) | 7.1 (#9) |
| Spec score · Kiosk Browsers | 8.5 (#3) | 7.1 (#17) |
| Integrations | The app supports native MQTT with Home Assistant auto-discovery. | The maker describes configurable RSS feeds, calendar URLs, weather lookups, and web pages in a frame as sources used by boards. |
| Support | Product support is available at [email protected], and the documentation directs users to the FAQ or GitHub Issues for help. | Paid support is offered as a service arrangement scoped by contacting the maker, not as a licence required to use the software. |
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
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.
UniKiosk
UniKiosk turns Android tablets, sticks, and TV boxes into digital signs, with kiosk lockdown and a web admin panel. Boards can draw on RSS feeds, calendar URLs, weather lookups, and web pages shown in a frame. Content, schedules, and the console run on the device, so the software is described as working without internet access. The layout designer uses a proportional grid, supports draft edits and publishing, and retains the last twenty published versions. The maker lists 451 downloadable templates across 44 industries, in landscape, portrait, square, and right-to-left layouts. The free plan is free and includes unlimited screens, all 26 widgets, full kiosk lockdown, the on-device admin console, and the templates. The APK requires Android 9.0 or later and is sideloaded from the maker’s website. The local admin console uses plain HTTP on port 8080; the maker advises changing its default password and not forwarding that port. UniKiosk has no account system, telemetry, or analytics, and keeps app data in device storage.