Linutop Kiosk turns a PC or Raspberry Pi into a web access kiosk or digital signage player. It displays photos, PDFs, videos, music, and web pages in configurable playlists, sourced from a local playlist or folder, a Linutop TV server, or a USB key. Web kiosk settings include a starting page, website whitelist or blacklist, display options, and password locking. The maker says lock mode restores the initial state at every restart. The software can run as a web kiosk, signage player, or switch to signage when nobody is using the kiosk. A browser-based remote feature lets users control screens from a smartphone, tablet, or PC, and the product is compatible with Linutop.tv for multi-screen management. The Pro installation supports one PC or Raspberry Pi, with Ubuntu-based PC and Raspbian-based Raspberry Pi compatibility described. It includes Firefox or Chromium, LibreOffice 6, VLC 3, a PDF viewer, an on-screen keyboard, a VNC client, and remote management. Linutop also offers a free OS version for PC or Raspberry Pi; its support FAQ lists kiosk or signage use and an autostarted application in Free. The Pro installation costs 79.00 EUR per once, excluding VAT.
Who it is for
Linutop Kiosk suits shops, museums, public transport, city halls, and other listed settings needing signage or controlled public internet access. It is aimed at users deploying on a PC or Raspberry Pi.
What is good
- Free OS version is available for PC or Raspberry Pi.
- Supports both kiosk and digital signage modes.
- Browser-based remote control for screens.
- Lock mode restores the initial state at restart.
- Pro installation supports PC and Raspberry Pi.
What to know first
- Pro installation costs 79.00 EUR per once, excluding VAT.
- Pro installation is for one installation.
- Designed for Linux-compatible PC or Raspberry Pi hardware.
Verdict
Linutop Kiosk combines signage playback with web kiosk controls, playlist sources, and browser-based remote management. The free OS option is available, while the listed Pro installation is a one-time purchase for one installation.
Linutop Kiosk plans and pricing
All plansCompared on kiosk browsers
- Free plan
- Yes
- Deployment mode
- self-hosted
- Supported platforms
- PC, Raspberry Pi
- URL allowlisting
- Yes
- Remote management
- Yes
- Session reset
- Yes
- Digital signage support
- Yes
