KioskFrame vs Linutop Kiosk

KioskFrame turns an iPhone or iPad into a fullscreen kiosk for websites, images, PDFs, and photo galleries. It hides browser controls and the status bar, while a configurable gear button gives operators access to settings. An idle screensaver can display a clock, and the screen can reload after inactivity or connection problems. Content includes live websites, local or Photos images, PDFs, and photo slideshows; the free PDF viewer displays only the first page. Free and Pro both include JavaScript allow-or-deny controls and a navigation hostname whitelist. Pro adds settings passcode protection, photo galleries, multi-page PDF slideshows, bookmarks, scheduled reloads, read-only mode, branding removal, and zoom control. The standalone iOS App Store app requires no MDM enrollment, Apple Configurator, or enterprise certificates. Devices are installed and configured separately, with no fleet management. The maker recommends iOS Guided Access to prevent visitors leaving the app. The operator interface supports English, Spanish, German, French, and Japanese. Plans are Free, $4.99 per month, $49.99 per year, or $99.99 once; paid plans include a 14-day trial.

Linutop Kiosk is Linux self-hosted software that turns a PC or Raspberry Pi into a secure internet kiosk or digital signage player. It displays photos, PDFs, videos, music, and web pages through configurable playlists sourced from a local folder, Linutop TV server, or USB key. Web kiosk settings include a starting page, website allowlist or blacklist, display options, and password locking. Lock mode restores the initial state at each restart. The software can run as a web kiosk, a signage player, or switch to signage when the kiosk is unused. Browser-based remote control works from a smartphone, tablet, or PC, and Linutop Kiosk is compatible with Linutop.tv for multi-screen management. Pro installation supports one PC or Raspberry Pi, with Ubuntu-based PC and Raspbian-based Raspberry Pi compatibility described. It includes Firefox or Chromium, LibreOffice 6, VLC 3, a PDF viewer, an on-screen keyboard, VNC, and remote management. Linutop also offers a free Linutop OS version. The Pro installation costs €79, paid once, excluding VAT.