Hexnode Kiosk Browser vs Island Enterprise Browser

Hexnode Kiosk Browser lets organizations limit browsing to approved websites and web apps on devices locked in kiosk mode. Administrators can allowlist or blacklist URLs, and sites outside a configured allowlist are blocked. Web apps and URL rules can be configured remotely through Hexnode UEM. On Android, the browser offers single-tab and multi-tab modes; single-tab mode hides the address bar and prevents switching between tabs. Administrators can configure full-screen display, toolbar and appearance, scheduled web app refresh, JavaScript, media, browsing history, location services, and forms, or disable hardware and software keys. Hexnode also provides a native kiosk browser for supervised iPhones and iPads, plus website kiosk support for specified Windows editions. Android Kiosk Browser APKs support Android 8 and above, while the documented tab features support Android 5.0 and above; Android TV OS is unsupported. Plans start at $2.20 a month, billed starting with 15 devices, and a 14-day trial is available.

Island Enterprise Browser is a business browser with security, visibility, and management features built in. Administrators can set conditional access policies based on identity, device, network, location, and application context. Context-based policies and last-mile controls govern printing, downloads, screenshots, and copy and paste to help prevent data leakage. Island says the browser protects against malware, phishing, session hijacking, man-in-the-browser attacks, and other browser exploits. Built-in tools include an AI assistant, smart clipboard, ad and tracker blocker, geolocation anonymizer, and password manager. It separates work and personal browsing and displays indicators when activity is monitored. Island also describes automation and customization for SaaS and web applications without changing their source code or relying on proprietary APIs. The browser integrates with identity providers such as Azure AD and Okta and can work with zero trust network access and endpoint protection platforms. Listed coverage includes Windows, macOS, Linux, Chromebook, iOS, iPadOS, and Android, plus extensions for Chrome, Edge, Safari, and Firefox. Extension support has some parity limits. Pricing is on request; the listed plan costs $250,000 a year on a 12-month contract.