OpenKiosk vs Quantem Kiosk Software

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.

Quantem Kiosk Software locks smartphones, tablets, desktops, laptops, and digital displays into single-app or multi-app kiosk mode. Administrators manage Android, iOS, Windows, and Linux devices from a central dashboard. Enrollment options include Android Zero-touch, Apple Automated Device Enrollment, Windows Autopilot, IMEI or serial upload, QR code, EMM token, and Samsung Knox Mobile Enrollment. Teams can install public or private apps remotely, schedule app updates, and publish documents, videos, images, presentations, and signage content. Remote controls include policies, compliance alerts, audit logs, device-health monitoring, and fleet reports; operating-system updates can be scheduled for maintenance windows or device groups. Security features include role-based access, two-factor authentication, audit trails, encryption at rest and in transit, and segmented VPCs. Quantem states that it is SOC 2, GDPR, and CCPA compliant. Pricing starts at $2.40/mo per device, billed monthly, and there is no free plan. A 21-day trial is available; afterward, information can be exported, transferred to a subscription, or deleted. Platforms listed include Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows.