FrontFace vs Libki
FrontFace
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| Figure | FrontFace | Libki |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Spec score · Kiosk Management Software | 8.0 (#8) | 7.7 (#17) |
| Integrations | Calendar data can come from Exchange, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Lotus Notes/Domino, iCalendar, or Excel; the maker also lists optional Power BI and RSS plugins. | Libki supports SIP2 and LDAP single sign-on; its manual describes SIP2 configuration for Koha and Evergreen hold notifications. |
| Security | The Player App protects the underlying operating system from unauthorized access, and the included Lockdown Tool provisions and secures Windows player and kiosk PCs. | The server does not have native SSL support; the manual recommends using a reverse proxy that supports SSL termination. |
| Support | The maker offers documentation, an FAQ and AI-based support agent, and email support for technical and sales questions. | The maker directs users to mailing lists, documentation, and GitHub issue trackers; it also says support or development services may be purchased, without listing prices. |
Plans
FrontFace
- SubscriptionPrice not published
- On-Premises for AndroidPrice not published
- On-Premises for WindowsPrice not published
In their own words
FrontFace
FrontFace is digital signage and kiosk software for Windows and Android. A Player app displays content on screens, while an Assistant app prepares and schedules it. The maker describes uses including reception boards, digital bulletin boards, interactive terminals, dashboards, menu boards, and video walls. Supported material includes common image, video, and audio formats, PDF and XPS documents, web pages, and live audio and video streams. Content can be published over a local network, FrontFace Publishing Cloud, other cloud storage, a web server, or offline through USB. Calendar data can come from Exchange, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Lotus Notes/Domino, iCalendar, or Excel. Optional plugins include Power BI and RSS. FrontFace operates on-premises and offline. Windows lists touchscreen menus, a kiosk browser, and accessible interfaces with SSML-compatible speech output; Android has fewer features. The fully functional trial lasts 14 days and can be upgraded without losing configuration. Offers are for business customers, with prices shown net of applicable taxes.
Libki
Libki manages time-limited access, reservations, and sessions on networked computers, with a focus on public-access settings such as libraries and school computer labs. Administrators use a web interface to manage users and session time, message or ban users, and see which client computers are available or occupied. Users can take computers on a first-come-first-served basis, reserve them, or use both approaches. The client shows remaining session time and allows early logoff; it can also be set to log off the operating system or reboot when a session ends. Libki supports SIP2 and LDAP single sign-on. SIP2 settings can restrict access using patron status, fees, age groups, or other configured fields, and the manual covers Koha and Evergreen hold notifications. Print management is available for controlled clients or files uploaded to the server. The server is self-hosted; Debian Linux, Ubuntu Server, or Docker are recommended, and Docker requires a separate database server. Clients run on Windows and Linux, though the maker provides a Windows installer and other operating systems require compiling from source. The system is free to download, install, and use. Administrators can configure data retention and deletion, but empty retention settings keep data indefinitely.