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Head-to-head · Android Kiosk Software

SureLock vs KioWare

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score SureLock #2 in Android Kiosk Software 8.3/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit SureLock
KioWare #7 in Android Kiosk Software 7.6/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit KioWare

SureLock leads on 1 check, KioWare on 0, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSureLock · 8.3/10
  • Free planonly SureLock
  • Free trialboth

SureLock scores higher on our rubric for android kiosk software: 8.3 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

SureLock offers free plan; KioWare doesn't.

SureLock is the better fit for teams needing affordable app lockdown across platforms. KioWare is the better fit for organizations managing shared-use kiosk fleets.

  • SureLock fits best

    Teams needing affordable app lockdown across platforms

  • KioWare fits best

    Organizations managing shared-use kiosk fleets

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Side by side

Feature SureLock 8.3/10 Visit ↗ KioWare 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.3 7.6
Ranking #2 in Android Kiosk Software #7 in Android Kiosk Software
Best for Teams needing affordable app lockdown across platforms Organizations managing shared-use kiosk fleets
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $2.49/device/mo —
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 7 days 14 days
Free trial length 7 days 14 days · no card needed
Deployment Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Windows, Android Windows, Linux, Android
Support Live chat, Community, Docs, Email, Phone, Tickets · 24/7 Email, Live chat, Tickets
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SureLock 0/3 · KioWare 0/3
Remote device commands Not checked yet Not checked yet
Offline operation Not checked yet Not checked yet
Device monitoring Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Kiosk mode Not checked yet Not checked yet
Managed device limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Deployment mode Not checked yet Hybrid
Our review
Pros
  • Single- or multi-app lockdown with device-settings controls
  • Remote configuration through SureMDM and CSV-exportable usage analytics
  • Android and Windows plans, plus a free plan and 7-day trial
  • Restricts access with OS lockdown and website or app controls
  • Supports single- and multi-app modes, session resets, and data clearing
  • Offers optional remote monitoring, configuration, and content updates
Cons
  • Remote configuration depends on SureMDM
  • Windows-only allowlisted website access limits browser lockdown to that platform
  • Fleet operations features are less complete than Moki's
  • Paid product with no free plan
  • Plan amounts are not displayed on current purchase pages
  • Remote management is optional rather than included across the tier presentation
Our verdict

SureLock turns Android and Windows devices into dedicated-purpose kiosks by limiting access to approved applications or, on Windows, allowlisted websites. Administrators can disable selected device controls, protect settings with a…

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KioWare is kiosk and device-lockdown software for organizations running public-facing or shared Windows, Android, and Linux devices. Its controls can limit users to approved websites or applications, while session management and data…

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  1. SureLockAndroid Kiosk Software 8.3Free plan · 7-day trial
  2. KioWareAndroid Kiosk Software 7.614-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • SureLock — where it wins

    • Single- or multi-app lockdown with device-settings controls
    • Remote configuration through SureMDM and CSV-exportable usage analytics
    • Android and Windows plans, plus a free plan and 7-day trial

    Where it doesn't

    • Remote configuration depends on SureMDM
    • Windows-only allowlisted website access limits browser lockdown to that platform
    • Fleet operations features are less complete than Moki's

  • KioWare — where it wins

    • Restricts access with OS lockdown and website or app controls
    • Supports single- and multi-app modes, session resets, and data clearing
    • Offers optional remote monitoring, configuration, and content updates

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid product with no free plan
    • Plan amounts are not displayed on current purchase pages
    • Remote management is optional rather than included across the tier presentation
  • SureLock8.3/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

    SureLock restricts Android and Windows devices to approved apps, with remote configuration through SureMDM.

    Visit SureLockFull verdict →
  • KioWare7.6/10 · 14-day trial

    Flexible lockdown and remote controls for public-facing Windows, Android, and Linux kiosks.

    Visit KioWareFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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