Porteus Kiosk vs Kiosker

PKPorteus Kiosk8.3Visit Kiosker8.0Visit

Higher score PK Porteus Kiosk #7 in Kiosk Browsers 8.3/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Porteus Kiosk

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Kiosker #9 in Kiosk Browsers 8.0/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Kiosker

• Porteus Kiosk fits best

  Linux PC kiosk fleets and signage

• Kiosker fits best

  iOS kiosks with MDM flexibility

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Side by side

Feature	PKPorteus Kiosk 8.3/10 Visit ↗	Kiosker 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.3	8.0
Ranking	#7 in Kiosk Browsers	#9 in Kiosk Browsers
Best for	Linux PC kiosk fleets and signage	iOS kiosks with MDM flexibility
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	€26/device/yr	—
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	30 days	7 days
Free trial length	30 days	7 days
Deployment	Self-hosted, Desktop	Mobile
Platforms	Linux	iOS, Android
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Porteus Kiosk 4/4 · Kiosker 4/4
URL allowlisting	✓	✓
Remote management	✓	✓
Session reset	✓	✓
Digital signage support	✓	✓
Specs
Deployment mode	Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Supported platforms	Linux on x86_64 PCs	iOS/iPadOS
Browser engine	Not checked yet	Webkit
Our review
Pros	Locked-down Firefox or Chrome browser environment URL allowlists, session resets, and remote configuration Digital signage with images, video, and streaming content	Fullscreen browsing with URL and host allowlists or blocklists MDM configuration and single-app device mode Screensavers, resets, local content, certificates, and custom CSS/JavaScript
Cons	Annual subscription is required after the 30-day trial Designed for Linux on x86_64 PCs Restricts devices to a browser-only kiosk environment	The clearest fit is Apple mobile kiosk deployment Kiosker Pro is a separate pay-upfront edition Advanced configuration depends on the selected edition
Our verdict	Porteus Kiosk is a lightweight Linux operating system for public-access computers that need a controlled browser experience. It automatically opens Firefox or Google Chrome to a configured homepage, prevents users from changing settings or… Read the review →	Kiosker is a configurable fullscreen web browser for iPhone and iPad, designed for fixed-purpose displays such as interactive kiosks, product demonstrations, exams, dashboards, and digital signage. It supports web and local content,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Porteus Kiosk — where it wins

  • Locked-down Firefox or Chrome browser environment
  • URL allowlists, session resets, and remote configuration
  • Digital signage with images, video, and streaming content

  Where it doesn't

  • Annual subscription is required after the 30-day trial
  • Designed for Linux on x86_64 PCs
  • Restricts devices to a browser-only kiosk environment

• Kiosker — where it wins

  • Fullscreen browsing with URL and host allowlists or blocklists
  • MDM configuration and single-app device mode
  • Screensavers, resets, local content, certificates, and custom CSS/JavaScript

  Where it doesn't

  • The clearest fit is Apple mobile kiosk deployment
  • Kiosker Pro is a separate pay-upfront edition
  • Advanced configuration depends on the selected edition

• PKPorteus Kiosk8.3/10 · 30-day trial

  A focused Linux kiosk OS for locked-down browsing, remote control, and signage.

  Visit Porteus KioskFull verdict →
• Kiosker8.0/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A configurable iOS kiosk browser with strong controls and MDM support.

  Visit KioskerFull verdict →