No. 17 of 26 ·Kiosk Management Software

KioWare

Windows · Linux · Android · Self-hosted · API

Freedom report

Two barsScore 5.1

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely3 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

KioWare is ranked #17 of 26 in kiosk management software on Freedom251. It runs on Android, API, Linux, Self-hosted, Windows. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered.

KioWare plans and pricing

All plans

Starter Not published Per Device, Annually OS lockdown and startup on boot · Basic web access control · Limited UI customization · Single app mode · Remote management listed kioware.com · 30 Sept 2026

Essential Not published Per Device, Annually OS lockdown and startup on boot · Advanced web access control · Advanced UI customization · Single app mode · Remote management listed kioware.com · 30 Sept 2026

Enterprise Not published Per Device, Annually OS lockdown and startup on boot · Advanced web access control · Advanced UI customization · Single app mode · Remote management extra kioware.com · 30 Sept 2026

Compared on kiosk management software

Free plan: No
Deployment mode: hybrid
Supported platforms: Windows, Android, Linux
URL allowlisting: Yes
Remote management: Yes
Session reset: Yes
Digital signage support: Yes
Browser engine: chromium

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The record

Product: KioWare is kiosk and device lockdown software for controlling use of shared or unattended devices and directing users to approved websites or applications.
Trial: The free trial lasts 14 days and includes access to features in Starter, Essential, and Enterprise without requiring a credit card.
Licensing: Licenses are subscriptions billed annually, with each license tied to a specific device.
Security: KioWare offers OS lockdown, startup on boot, web access controls, and single app mode.
Hosting: KioCloud is hosted by KioWare, while KioWare Server is self-hosted by the customer.
Integrations: The feature list includes barcode scanners, magstripe readers, accessibility tools, and KioCall video conferencing, and describes add-ins and an API for customization.
Supported devices: KioWare is intended for kiosks, tablets, PCs, and other shared-use devices, including public-facing and internal stations.
Platform limitation: The Windows version does not support ARM-based CPUs or Windows CE, Windows RT, Windows IoT Core, or Windows Mobile Enterprise.
Management databases: KioWare Kiosk Management requires Microsoft SQL Server 2016 or later, or PostgreSQL 11 or later.
Support: Current customers are directed to the Technical Support portal for installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and software questions, where they can submit and track requests.
Customer focus: The company describes its customers as organizations across government, healthcare, retail, and education that deploy public-access or self-service kiosks.
Company history: KioWare says it was founded in 2001 to make public-access computing secure, reliable, and easy to manage.
Founded: 2001
Headquarters: York, Pennsylvania, United States

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Kiosk Management Software in 2026#17 of 26
Best Kiosk Browsers in 2026#9 of 20

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Sources

kioware.com/support/kioware-faqs/· checked 30 Sept 2026
kioware.com/purchase-kiosk-software/· checked 30 Sept 2026
kioware.com/remote-management/· checked 30 Sept 2026
kioware.com/support/kioware-features· checked 30 Sept 2026
kioware.com/support/kioware-system-requirements/· checked 30 Sept 2026
kioware.com/about-us/· checked 30 Sept 2026
kioware.com· checked 23 Sept 2026