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KioWare
York, Pennsylvania, United States
What it is
KioWare is paid kiosk and device lockdown software for shared or unattended equipment. It controls access to approved websites or applications and is intended for kiosks, tablets, PCs and other public-facing or internal stations. Security controls include operating-system lockdown, startup on boot, web access controls and single-app mode. KioWare Kiosk Management can group kiosks, report device health, configure devices remotely, push content and track usage and uptime. Organizations can use KioCloud, hosted by KioWare, or KioWare Server, hosted by the customer. Listed integrations include barcode scanners, magstripe readers, accessibility tools and KioCall video conferencing, with add-ins and an API available for customization. Licenses are annual subscriptions tied to specific devices. A 14-day trial includes Starter, Essential and Enterprise features without requiring a credit card. KioWare supports Windows, Android and Linux. The Windows edition excludes ARM-based CPUs and Windows CE, Windows RT, Windows IoT Core and Windows Mobile Enterprise. KioWare Kiosk Management requires Microsoft SQL Server 2016 or later, or PostgreSQL 11 or later.
For and against
For
- Locks down operating systems and web access
- Supports Windows, Android and Linux
- Provides remote device management
- Offers hosted or self-hosted deployment
- Includes a 14-day trial without credit card
Against
- Annual licenses are tied to devices
- Windows excludes ARM-based CPUs
- Management requires supported database versions
- No plan prices are listed
The verdict
KioWare combines device lockdown, kiosk controls and remote administration across several platforms. Its Windows exclusions and database requirements should be checked during deployment planning.
Who it suits
KioWare suits organizations in government, healthcare, retail and education operating public-access or self-service kiosks. It is also relevant for internal shared stations that need controlled access and remote management.
Plans and prices
Enterprise
OS lockdown and startup on boot · Advanced web access control · Advanced UI customization · Single app mode
Read 30 Sep 2026 · kioware.com
Essential
OS lockdown and startup on boot · Advanced web access control · Advanced UI customization · Single app mode
Read 30 Sep 2026 · kioware.com
Starter
OS lockdown and startup on boot · Basic web access control · Limited UI customization · Single app mode
Read 30 Sep 2026 · kioware.com
On the record
- Company history
- KioWare says it was founded in 2001 to make public-access computing secure, reliable, and easy to manage.kioware.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Customer focus
- The company describes its customers as organizations across government, healthcare, retail, and education that deploy public-access or self-service kiosks.kioware.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Hosting
- KioCloud is hosted by KioWare, while KioWare Server is self-hosted by the customer.kioware.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Integrations
- The feature list includes barcode scanners, magstripe readers, accessibility tools, and KioCall video conferencing, and describes add-ins and an API for customization.kioware.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Licensing
- Licenses are subscriptions billed annually, with each license tied to a specific device.kioware.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Management databases
- KioWare Kiosk Management requires Microsoft SQL Server 2016 or later, or PostgreSQL 11 or later.kioware.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Platform limitation
- The Windows version does not support ARM-based CPUs or Windows CE, Windows RT, Windows IoT Core, or Windows Mobile Enterprise.kioware.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Product
- KioWare is kiosk and device lockdown software for controlling use of shared or unattended devices and directing users to approved websites or applications.kioware.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Remote management
- KioWare Kiosk Management can group kiosks, report device health, remotely configure devices, push content, and track usage and uptime.kioware.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Security
- KioWare offers OS lockdown, startup on boot, web access controls, and single app mode.kioware.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Support
- Current customers are directed to the Technical Support portal for installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and software questions, where they can submit and track requests.kioware.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Supported devices
- KioWare is intended for kiosks, tablets, PCs, and other shared-use devices, including public-facing and internal stations.kioware.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Trial
- The free trial lasts 14 days and includes access to features in Starter, Essential, and Enterprise without requiring a credit card.kioware.com · read 30 Sep 2026
