Linutop Kiosk
What Linutop Kiosk is
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, paid once, excluding VAT.
Who it suits
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 it does well
- 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, paid once, excluding VAT.
- Pro installation is for one installation.
- Designed for Linux-compatible PC or Raspberry Pi hardware.
Limits
The Pro installation is for one PC or Raspberry Pi and costs €79, paid once, excluding VAT. The free Linutop OS FAQ lists digital signage or kiosk use and an autostarted application in Free.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Linutop OS Pro installation with Linutop Kiosk | 79.00EUR excl. VAT for one installation · One installation · PC or Raspberry Pi | €79, paid once |
As linutop.com lists them, read 5 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the Linutop solutions page.
- Choose the free Linutop OS version or the Pro installation.
- For Pro, select a PC or Raspberry Pi installation.
- Set up a web kiosk or digital signage playlist.
- Choose playlist content from local storage, Linutop TV, or a USB key.
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.
Questions
Is Linutop Kiosk free?
Linutop offers a free Linutop OS version for PC or Raspberry Pi. The support FAQ lists digital signage or kiosk use and an autostarted application in Free.
How much does the Pro installation cost?
The Pro installation costs €79, paid once, excluding VAT, for one installation.
Which hardware does the Pro installation support?
It supports PC and Raspberry Pi, with Ubuntu-based PC and Raspbian-based Raspberry Pi compatibility described.
What can Linutop Kiosk display?
It can display photos, PDFs, videos, music, and web pages in configurable playlists.
Can screens be managed remotely?
Yes. A browser-based remote feature can control screens from a smartphone, tablet, or PC. Linutop Kiosk is also compatible with Linutop.tv for multi-screen management.
Who makes Linutop Kiosk?
Linutop says it was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Paris, France.
Facts from Linutop Kiosk's own pages
- Company
- Linutop says it was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Paris, France. · linutop.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2006 · linutop.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free download
- Linutop offers a free Linutop OS version for PC or Raspberry Pi, and the support FAQ lists digital signage or kiosk and autostarted application as available in Free. · linutop.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Paris, France · linutop.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Included software
- The Pro installation listing includes Firefox or Chromium, LibreOffice 6, VLC 3, a PDF viewer, an on-screen keyboard, a VNC client, and remote management. · linutop.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Integration
- Linutop Kiosk is compatible with Linutop.tv for multi-screen management. · linutop.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker lists shops, advertising, point-of-sale displays, vending machines, museums, public transport, and city halls as signage use cases. · linutop.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Kiosk controls
- Web kiosk settings include a starting page, website whitelist or blacklist, display options, and password locking. · linutop.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Lock mode
- The maker says lock mode restores the initial state at each restart. · linutop.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Media
- It displays photos, PDFs, videos, music, and web pages in a configurable playlist. · linutop.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Operating modes
- It can run as a web kiosk, a digital signage player, or switch to signage when nobody is using the kiosk. · linutop.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Playlist sources
- Playlists can be managed from a local playlist or folder, a Linutop TV server, or a USB key. · linutop.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Linutop Kiosk is digital signage software and can turn a PC or Raspberry Pi into a secure internet access kiosk. · linutop.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Remote control
- The remote feature can control screens through a web browser and is accessible from a smartphone, tablet, or PC browser. · linutop.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker provides technical documentation, a wiki for advanced users, and a contact form for support. · linutop.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Supported hardware
- The Pro installation listing supports PC and Raspberry Pi, with Ubuntu-based PC and Raspbian-based Raspberry Pi compatibility described. · linutop.com, 5 Oct 2026
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