KioWare vs QikServe Pay at Table

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.

QikServe Pay at Table lets hospitality businesses accept digital payments at a table, counter, or drive-thru. Guests use the QikPay web app from their own mobile devices, opening a check with a QR code, NFC tag, or URL; they do not need to download an app or create an account. They can review a check, pay a portion, and add a tip using configured percentages or an amount they enter, calculated on the net check total. Apple Pay and Google Pay are listed payment options. After a successful payment, guests can enter an email address for a receipt. POS compatibility listed on the help page includes Oracle, Tevalis, and Access; the datasheet also lists Oracle Micros, NCR Aloha, Dinerware, Maitre’D, Squirrel Systems, POSitouch, and XPI. Payment integrations include FreedomPay, Global Payments, and Stripe. QikServe says QikConnect offers integration options for loyalty, delivery management, and kitchen management systems. The service is paid, with pricing on request. QikServe was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.