KioWare vs SpotOn Kiosk
KioWare
kioware.comSpotOn Kiosk
spoton.comSide by side
| Figure | KioWare | SpotOn Kiosk |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $60/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Spec score · Self-Service Kiosk Software | 8.0 (#2) | 7.4 (#7) |
| Integrations | The feature list includes barcode scanners, magstripe readers, accessibility tools, and KioCall video conferencing, and describes add-ins and an API for customization. | SpotOn Kiosk is listed as a SpotOn POS-connected solution in the KDS, kiosks, and menu boards integrations section. |
| Support | Current customers are directed to the Technical Support portal for installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and software questions, where they can submit and track requests. | SpotOn says its restaurant POS plans include 24/7/365 technical support from real people at no extra cost. |
Plans
KioWare
- EnterprisePrice not published
- EssentialPrice not published
- StarterPrice not published
SpotOn Kiosk
- Add SpotOn Kiosk to SpotOn POS$60 a month
- SpotOn Kiosk add-on$60 a month
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.
SpotOn Kiosk
SpotOn Kiosk has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.