Fully Kiosk Browser vs Libki

Fully Kiosk Browser turns an Android device into a restricted kiosk browser and app launcher. It can allowlist websites and lock other apps into kiosk mode, with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript displayed through Android WebView and HTTP, HTTPS, or file URLs supported. PLUS controls include a PIN-protected exit, restrictions on apps and Android settings, and controls for system bars and hardware buttons. Remote Admin provides device information, settings and file management, screenshots, and a REST interface. Fully Cloud EMM can organize, monitor, provision, and remotely configure devices while managing apps. Integrations include REST API, JavaScript, MQTT, barcode, QR, NFC, camera, Bluetooth, and sensor support. Fully Kiosk apps support Android OS versions 6 to 17, though Android derivatives may have restricted features or serious issues. The maker describes the app as under 10 MB, with no ads or tracking, and says rooting is unnecessary. Deployment is hybrid, with digital-signage and session-reset support. Pricing starts from $10.99, and a free trial is available.

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.