Porteus Kiosk vs SpotOn Kiosk
Porteus Kiosk
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| Figure | Porteus Kiosk | SpotOn Kiosk |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €2.17/mo | $60/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 8 | 2 |
| Spec score · Self-Service Kiosk Software | 7.9 (#3) | 7.4 (#7) |
| Integrations | The ThinClient variant includes applications supporting Citrix, RDP, VNC, and SSH connectivity protocols. | SpotOn Kiosk is listed as a SpotOn POS-connected solution in the KDS, kiosks, and menu boards integrations section. |
| Support | Active client subscriptions include software and hardware help; standard support queries are answered by email within 24 hours. | SpotOn says its restaurant POS plans include 24/7/365 technical support from real people at no extra cost. |
Plans
Porteus Kiosk
- Automatic updates and support subscription (201–500 PCs)€26 a year
- Automatic updates and support subscription (101–200 PCs)€28 a year
- Automatic updates and support subscription (51–100 PCs)€30 a year
- Automatic updates and support subscription (26–50 PCs)€33 a year
- Automatic updates and support subscription (11–25 PCs)€36 a year
- Automatic updates and support subscription (1–10 PCs)€40 a year
- Porteus Kiosk Server subscription€300 a year
- Automatic updates and support subscription (above 500 PCs)Priced on request
SpotOn Kiosk
- Add SpotOn Kiosk to SpotOn POS$60 a month
- SpotOn Kiosk add-on$60 a month
In their own words
Porteus Kiosk
Porteus Kiosk is a lightweight Linux operating system that limits a computer to browser use and opens a selected homepage at startup. The maker lists public terminals in schools, libraries, cafes, hotels, offices, and tourist centers, as well as digital signage, as uses. It runs on x86_64 PCs, requires at least 2 GB of RAM and 1 GB of storage, and does not support ARM devices such as Raspberry Pi. The hybrid ISO can be installed on writable media including USB drives, hard drives, SSD or eMMC devices, and SD or MMC cards. Browser history is not retained, passwords are not saved, and caches are cleared when the browser closes. Automatic updates are enabled by default; the maker describes a read-only image and startup checks that stop booting if component values differ from registered values. Porteus Kiosk Server can manage up to 1000 clients behind NAT, proxies, or firewalls, but cannot host client updates: clients update from the maker’s domain and need separate subscriptions. A 30-day free evaluation is available. Continued use requires a subscription, starting at €40 per PC per year, excluding VAT, for 1–10 PCs.
SpotOn Kiosk
SpotOn Kiosk has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.