KioskCore vs OpenKiosk

KioskCore monitors kiosk fleets with device health metrics, remote commands and alerts. Its dashboard displays CPU, memory, disk and network data with per-device charts and history. Operators can reboot devices, restart apps, upload logs and schedule commands from a browser. Alerts can be sent by email, Slack, webhooks or mobile push, with configurable thresholds and optional auto-restart. Screen captures are available on demand or on a schedule, and a fleet screen wall displays kiosk screens together. Commands and telemetry queue locally while a device is offline and sync when connectivity returns. The iOS and Android app shows status, alerts and captures, sends push notifications and supports remote commands. The agent connects outbound over HTTPS with token authentication; screen capture is off by default, and the site says keystrokes are not logged. Its .NET backend can be self-hosted behind an operator’s reverse proxy or tunnel. The free plan covers up to two devices; paid plans add longer history, capture retention, storage and support options.

OpenKiosk is a remotely configurable public browser terminal based on Mozilla Firefox. It runs as a system-integrated standalone browser, with system-level controls intended to keep public users within web browsing. Administrators can register devices for remote management using a token and change settings through a web interface. After registration succeeds, the token is removed from the device, so a backup token is needed for later device management.

Kiosk settings cover fullscreen display, toolbar and URL bar visibility, an on-screen keyboard, and whether bookmarks persist. Administrators can set session timers and choose whether cache, history, and cookies carry over. URL allowlists or blocklists are available, with a strict mode that checks page resources and may disrupt pages if rules omit required resources. The settings can disable local terminal access and start a clean browser profile. Downloads and uploads are labeled insecure when enabled; uploads can expose the terminal filesystem to web pages. OpenKiosk is free and open source under the Mozilla Public License. Current beta installation instructions require Debian 13 on x86_64 or aarch64 hardware.