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Head-to-head · iPad Kiosk Software

Envoy Visitors vs KioWare

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Envoy Visitors #2 in iPad Kiosk Software 8.6/10 Free plan · paid from $362/mo (annual) Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Envoy
KioWare #4 in iPad Kiosk Software 8.1/10 14-day trial ✓ 1 of 3 features Visit KioWare

Envoy Visitors leads on 1 check, KioWare on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreEnvoy Visitors · 8.6/10
  • Free planonly Envoy Visitors
  • Most featuresKioWare · 1 of 3

Envoy Visitors scores higher on our rubric for ipad kiosk software: 8.6 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

Envoy Visitors offers free plan; KioWare doesn't.

Envoy Visitors is the better fit for organizations wanting established visitor management. KioWare is the better fit for organizations needing configurable kiosk lockdown.

  • Envoy Visitors fits best

    Organizations wanting established visitor management

  • KioWare fits best

    Organizations needing configurable kiosk lockdown

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Side by side

Feature Envoy Visitors 8.6/10 Visit ↗ KioWare 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.1
Ranking #2 in iPad Kiosk Software #4 in iPad Kiosk Software
Best for Organizations wanting established visitor management Organizations needing configurable kiosk lockdown
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price Free plan · paid from $362/mo (annual) 14-day trial
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Windows, Linux, Android
Support Docs Email, Live chat, Tickets
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Envoy Visitors 0/3 · KioWare 1/3
Single-app mode Not checked yet Not checked yet
Multi-app mode Not checked yet Not checked yet
Remote management Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Web content controls Not checked yet Not checked yet
Kiosk workflows Not checked yet Not checked yet
Device limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Supports iPad kiosk check-in, preregistration, badges, and visitor alerts
  • Connects with access, identity, communications, and file-storage tools
  • Basic plan includes host notifications and 100 entries per month
  • Locks down operating systems and limits browser access by domain or page.
  • Supports single- and multi-app modes, session resets, and browser data clearing.
  • Remote monitoring, configuration, content updates, and kiosk commands are available.
Cons
  • Premium costs $362 per location per month, billed annually, plus a platform fee
  • ID scanning and blocklist scanning are Enterprise features
  • Enterprise pricing is custom
  • The listed platform support does not include iPad or iOS.
  • Paid tiers are billed annually per device, and plan amounts are not displayed.
  • Remote management is optional, adding a separate deployment decision.
Our verdict

Envoy Visitors manages workplace visitor invitations, preregistration, kiosk check-in, host notifications, identity checks, digital documents, badges, and visitor records. Its iPad kiosk and employee tools across web and mobile suit…

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KioWare is kiosk and device-lockdown software from Harris for organizations operating public-facing or shared-use Windows, Android, and Linux devices. It is aimed at teams that need to restrict access to approved websites or applications…

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  1. Envoy VisitorsiPad Kiosk Software 8.6Free plan · paid from $362/mo (annual)
  2. KioWareiPad Kiosk Software 8.114-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Envoy Visitors — where it wins

    • Supports iPad kiosk check-in, preregistration, badges, and visitor alerts
    • Connects with access, identity, communications, and file-storage tools
    • Basic plan includes host notifications and 100 entries per month

    Where it doesn't

    • Premium costs $362 per location per month, billed annually, plus a platform fee
    • ID scanning and blocklist scanning are Enterprise features
    • Enterprise pricing is custom

  • KioWare — where it wins

    • Locks down operating systems and limits browser access by domain or page.
    • Supports single- and multi-app modes, session resets, and browser data clearing.
    • Remote monitoring, configuration, content updates, and kiosk commands are available.

    Where it doesn't

    • The listed platform support does not include iPad or iOS.
    • Paid tiers are billed annually per device, and plan amounts are not displayed.
    • Remote management is optional, adding a separate deployment decision.
  • Envoy Visitors8.6/10 · Free plan · paid from $362/mo (annual)

    A broad visitor check-in workflow with a free plan and costly paid upgrades.

    Visit EnvoyFull verdict →
  • KioWare8.1/10 · 14-day trial

    Configurable lockdown and remote controls for Windows, Android, and Linux kiosks—not iPads.

    Visit KioWareFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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