KioWare vs SureFox

KioWare9.1Visit SureFox8.8Visit

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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SureFox #4 in Kiosk Browsers 8.8/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit 42Gears

• KioWare fits best

  Mature multi-platform kiosk deployments

• SureFox fits best

  Low-cost cross-platform managed kiosks

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Side by side

Feature	KioWare 9.1/10 Visit ↗	SureFox 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.8
Ranking	#2 in Kiosk Browsers	#4 in Kiosk Browsers
Best for	Mature multi-platform kiosk deployments	Low-cost cross-platform managed kiosks
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$2.49/device/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, Linux, Android	Windows, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Tickets	Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features KioWare 4/4 · SureFox 3/4
URL allowlisting	✓	✓
Remote management	✓	✓
Session reset	✓	✓
Digital signage support	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
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	Website allowlists, blocklists, and keyword-based content blocking Remote configuration and management through SureMDM Scheduled cleanup, activity logs, and CSV reporting
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 is available Android pricing covers cloud subscriptions only SureMDM is the listed management integration
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 →	SureFox is a managed kiosk browser for organizations that need controlled web access on Android, iOS, iPadOS, and Windows devices. It supports public kiosks, workforce devices, customer-facing tablets, and other deployments where users… 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

• SureFox — where it wins

  • Website allowlists, blocklists, and keyword-based content blocking
  • Remote configuration and management through SureMDM
  • Scheduled cleanup, activity logs, and CSV reporting

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Android pricing covers cloud subscriptions only
  • SureMDM is the listed management integration

• KioWare9.1/10 · 14-day trial

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

  Visit KioWareFull verdict →
• SureFox8.8/10 · Paid

  Low-cost kiosk lockdown and web control across Android, iOS, iPadOS, and Windows.

  Visit 42GearsFull verdict →