KioWare vs Kiosk Pro

KioWare9.1Visit Kiosk Pro8.1Visit

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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Kiosk Pro #8 in Kiosk Browsers 8.1/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Kiosk Pro

• KioWare fits best

  Mature multi-platform kiosk deployments

• Kiosk Pro fits best

  Feature-rich iPad kiosk experiences

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Side by side

Feature	KioWare 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Kiosk Pro 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.1
Ranking	#2 in Kiosk Browsers	#8 in Kiosk Browsers
Best for	Mature multi-platform kiosk deployments	Feature-rich iPad kiosk experiences
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$5/device/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, Linux, Android	iOS
Support	Email, Live chat, Tickets	Email, Docs · 24/7
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features KioWare 4/4 · Kiosk Pro 4/4
URL allowlisting	✓	✓
Remote management	✓	✓
Session reset	✓	✓
Digital signage support	✓	✓
Specs
Deployment mode	Hybrid	Hybrid
Supported platforms	Windows, Android, Linux	iOS/iPadOS
Browser engine	Chromium	Webkit
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	Allowed-domain controls, session resets, and homepage refreshes Offline content, remote updates, MDM, and digital signage Supports printers, scanners, iBeacons, and external displays
Cons	No free plan is available Paid plans use annual per-device billing Remote management is optional in the current tier presentation	Limited to Apple devices running iOS or iPadOS No free plan; Lite costs $5 per device per month Advanced capabilities require higher-priced tiers or add-ons
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 →	Kiosk Pro is an iPad and iPhone kiosk browser for organizations displaying webpages, PDFs, videos, audio, and interactive content in public settings. It fits retail, museums, healthcare, education, events, and visitor services that need to… 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

• Kiosk Pro — where it wins

  • Allowed-domain controls, session resets, and homepage refreshes
  • Offline content, remote updates, MDM, and digital signage
  • Supports printers, scanners, iBeacons, and external displays

  Where it doesn't

  • Limited to Apple devices running iOS or iPadOS
  • No free plan; Lite costs $5 per device per month
  • Advanced capabilities require higher-priced tiers or add-ons

• KioWare9.1/10 · 14-day trial

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

  Visit KioWareFull verdict →
• Kiosk Pro8.1/10 · Paid

  A feature-rich iOS kiosk browser for controlled public-facing experiences.

  Visit Kiosk ProFull verdict →