SiteKiosk vs Square Online
SiteKiosk
sitekiosk.comSquare Online
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| Figure | SiteKiosk | Square Online |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $8.33/mo | $49/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Spec score · Self-Service Kiosk Software | 7.8 (#4) | 7.7 (#6) |
| Founded | 1996 | 2009 |
| Headquarters | Miami, USA | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Security | Listed security capabilities include a hardened browser, session data clearing, emergency mode, and controls over apps, programs and websites. | Square says it maintains PCI certification and provides end-to-end encryption for card-present payments. |
| Support | The company says it provides ongoing support and training as needed after implementation; Online Cloud includes free support and regular updates. | Square support is available by phone, email, live chat, and social media, and the Online support center includes setup and troubleshooting resources. |
Plans
SiteKiosk
- Annual Maintenance Renewal (SK Classic for Windows)$100 a year
- SiteKiosk Online Cloud - Annual Plan$239 a year
- SiteKiosk Classic for Windows$240 a year
- SiteKiosk Online On-Premise ServerPriced on request
Square Online
- Square FreeFree
- Square Plus$49 a month
- Square Premium$149 a month
- Square ProPriced on request
In their own words
SiteKiosk
SiteKiosk provides software for securing and managing kiosks and public terminals, as well as building digital signage and interactive applications. Its CMS handles PDFs, videos, images and text, with passive or touch-based applications and scheduled displays. Security capabilities include a hardened Chromium browser, session data clearing, emergency mode and controls over apps, programs and websites. SiteKiosk Online adds real-time device monitoring, remote access through built-in Ultra VNC, analytics and reporting. Integrations include Microsoft Entra ID sign-in, LDAP, Active Directory, third-party web app SSO and interfaces for external sensors and devices. Supported peripherals include accessibility input devices and payment devices via ccTalk. The software supports Windows and Android with hybrid deployment; Online also has an on-premise option. Online Cloud has a 30-day free trial, while Classic for Windows can be tried for 30 days with limited functionality. Classic licenses are available until December 31, 2029, and discontinuation is scheduled for December 31, 2030, with security updates stated to continue until then. Online Cloud costs $239 a year per device; Classic costs $240 a year per device.
Square Online
Square Online has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.