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Head-to-head · Kiosk Management Software

SureLock vs KioskCore

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score SureLock #6 in Kiosk Management Software 7.3/10 Free plan · paid from $2.49/mo · 7-day trial Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit SureLock
KioskCore #7 in Kiosk Management Software 7.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit KioskCore

SureLock leads on 2 checks, KioskCore on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSureLock · 7.3/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresSureLock · 3 of 4

SureLock scores higher on our rubric for kiosk management software: 7.3 against 7.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.

SureLock offers browser lockdown; KioskCore doesn't. SureLock offers app lockdown; KioskCore doesn't. KioskCore offers remote reboot; SureLock doesn't publish it.

SureLock is the better fit for affordable Windows and Android lockdown. KioskCore is the better fit for budget-conscious monitoring teams.

  • SureLock fits best

    Affordable Windows and Android lockdown

  • KioskCore fits best

    Budget-conscious monitoring teams

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Side by side

Feature SureLock 7.3/10 Visit ↗ KioskCore 7.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.3 7.0
Ranking #6 in Kiosk Management Software #7 in Kiosk Management Software
Best for Affordable Windows and Android lockdown Budget-conscious monitoring teams
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $2.49/mo Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Windows, Android Web, Windows, iOS, Android
Support Live chat, Community, Docs, Email, Phone, Tickets · 24/7 Email, Community
Integrations 2 integrations 2 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SureLock 3/4 · KioskCore 2/4
Browser lockdown ✓ (best) —
App lockdown ✓ (best) —
Remote reboot Not published ✓ (best)
Remote configuration ✓ ✓
Specs
Platform coverage Not published Windows
Deployment Not published Hybrid
Device limit Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Locks devices to approved apps or websites
  • Supports remote configuration through SureMDM
  • Offers analytics, CSV export, and kiosk customization
  • Real-time telemetry across CPU, memory, disk, and network
  • Remote reboot, app restart, log upload, and scheduled reboot commands
  • Offline queuing, screen capture, alerts, and uptime reporting
Cons
  • Platform-specific plans add complexity across mixed fleets
  • Advanced operations depend on the SureMDM integration
  • Windows Mobile and Win CE support costs more per device
  • No verified browser lockdown or app lockdown
  • Free plan limits history, captures, alerts, and support
  • Advanced retention, detection, reporting, and support require paid tiers
Our verdict

SureLock converts Windows and Android devices into dedicated-purpose kiosks by restricting access to approved applications or websites. It supports single- or multi-application lockdown, administrator password protection, peripheral and…

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KioskCore is a fleet-management platform for kiosks, terminals, and other unattended devices. It is aimed at teams that need visibility into device health and remote operational controls rather than a tool centered on locking down browsers…

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  1. SureLockKiosk Management Software 7.3Free plan · paid from $2.49/mo · 7-day trial
  2. KioskCoreKiosk Management Software 7.0Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • SureLock — where it wins

    • Locks devices to approved apps or websites
    • Supports remote configuration through SureMDM
    • Offers analytics, CSV export, and kiosk customization

    Where it doesn't

    • Platform-specific plans add complexity across mixed fleets
    • Advanced operations depend on the SureMDM integration
    • Windows Mobile and Win CE support costs more per device

  • KioskCore — where it wins

    • Real-time telemetry across CPU, memory, disk, and network
    • Remote reboot, app restart, log upload, and scheduled reboot commands
    • Offline queuing, screen capture, alerts, and uptime reporting

    Where it doesn't

    • No verified browser lockdown or app lockdown
    • Free plan limits history, captures, alerts, and support
    • Advanced retention, detection, reporting, and support require paid tiers
  • SureLock7.3/10 · Free plan · paid from $2.49/mo · 7-day trial

    A focused, low-cost option for locking down Windows and Android kiosks.

    Visit SureLockFull verdict →
  • KioskCore7.0/10 · Free plan

    A monitoring-focused kiosk platform with remote commands, alerts, and screen visibility.

    Visit KioskCoreFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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