KioWare vs Linutop Kiosk
KioWare
kioware.comLinutop Kiosk
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| Figure | KioWare | Linutop Kiosk |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Spec score · Kiosk Browsers | 7.9 (#8) | 7.5 (#15) |
| Founded | 2001 | 2006 |
| Headquarters | York, Pennsylvania, United States | Paris, France |
| Support | Current customers are directed to the Technical Support portal for installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and software questions, where they can submit and track requests. | The maker provides technical documentation, a wiki for advanced users, and a contact form for support. |
Plans
KioWare
- EnterprisePrice not published
- EssentialPrice not published
- StarterPrice not published
In their own words
KioWare
KioWare is kiosk and device lockdown software for limiting use of shared or unattended devices and directing people to approved websites or applications. It is intended for kiosks, tablets, PCs and other shared-use stations, including public-facing and internal deployments. Security controls include operating-system lockdown, startup on boot, web access controls and single-app mode. KioWare Kiosk Management can group kiosks, report device health, configure devices remotely, push content, and track usage and uptime. KioCloud is hosted by KioWare; KioWare Server is hosted by the customer. The feature list includes barcode scanners, magstripe readers, accessibility tools, KioCall video conferencing, add-ins and an API for customization. Licenses are annual subscriptions tied to individual devices. The 14-day trial covers Starter, Essential and Enterprise features and does not require a credit card. No plan prices are listed. KioWare supports Windows, Android and Linux. Its Windows version excludes ARM-based CPUs and several Windows editions, including Windows CE, Windows RT, Windows IoT Core and Windows Mobile Enterprise. KioWare was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in York, Pennsylvania.
Linutop Kiosk
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.