KioWare vs Hexnode Kiosk Browser

KioWare9.1Visit Hexnode Kiosk Browser8.9Visit

Higher score KioWare #2 in Kiosk Browsers 9.1/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit KioWare

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Hexnode Kiosk Browser #3 in Kiosk Browsers 8.9/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Hexnode

• KioWare fits best

  Mature multi-platform kiosk deployments

• Hexnode Kiosk Browser fits best

  Low-cost cross-platform kiosk management

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Side by side

Feature	KioWare 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Hexnode Kiosk Browser 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.9
Ranking	#2 in Kiosk Browsers	#3 in Kiosk Browsers
Best for	Mature multi-platform kiosk deployments	Low-cost cross-platform kiosk management
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$2.20/device/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	14 days	14 days
Free trial length	14 days · no card needed	14 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Windows, Linux, Android	Windows, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Tickets	Tickets, Live chat, Docs, Community
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features KioWare 4/4 · Hexnode Kiosk Browser 4/4
URL allowlisting	✓	✓
Remote management	✓	✓
Session reset	✓	✓
Digital signage support	✓	✓
Specs
Deployment mode	Hybrid	Cloud
Supported platforms	Windows, Android, Linux	Android, iOS/iPadOS, Windows
Browser engine	Chromium	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Supports Windows, Android, and Linux deployments Combines lockdown, session reset, remote commands, and reporting Adds digital signage through second-monitor content and Chromecast	Runs on Windows, iOS/iPadOS, and Android Adds URL allowlisting, session resets, and remote policy management Supports digital signage and major platform integrations
Cons	No free plan is available Paid plans use annual per-device billing Remote management is optional in the current tier presentation	No free plan; pricing starts at $2.20 per device monthly Advanced controls are distributed across higher tiers Presented through Hexnode UEM rather than priced separately
Our verdict	KioWare is kiosk and device-lockdown software from Harris for organizations operating public-facing or shared Windows, Android, and Linux devices. It restricts users to approved websites or applications while supporting operating-system… Read the review →	Hexnode Kiosk Browser provides controlled browsing for public, shared, and purpose-built devices. It is suited to organizations managing customer-facing, educational, retail, healthcare, and enterprise kiosks across Windows, iOS/iPadOS,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• KioWare — where it wins

  • Supports Windows, Android, and Linux deployments
  • Combines lockdown, session reset, remote commands, and reporting
  • Adds digital signage through second-monitor content and Chromecast

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Paid plans use annual per-device billing
  • Remote management is optional in the current tier presentation

• Hexnode Kiosk Browser — where it wins

  • Runs on Windows, iOS/iPadOS, and Android
  • Adds URL allowlisting, session resets, and remote policy management
  • Supports digital signage and major platform integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; pricing starts at $2.20 per device monthly
  • Advanced controls are distributed across higher tiers
  • Presented through Hexnode UEM rather than priced separately

• KioWare9.1/10 · 14-day trial

  A mature kiosk platform for multi-platform deployments with paid, per-device plans.

  Visit KioWareFull verdict →
• Hexnode Kiosk Browser8.9/10 · 14-day trial

  A paid, cross-platform kiosk browser with policy controls, resets, signage, and UEM management.

  Visit HexnodeFull verdict →