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Linutop Kiosk
Paris, France
What it is
Linutop Kiosk is Linux software for turning a PC or Raspberry Pi into a secure internet kiosk or digital signage player. It presents photos, PDFs, videos, music, and web pages through configurable playlists sourced from local folders, a Linutop TV server, or USB keys. Web kiosk settings include a starting page, website allowlist or blacklist, display options, and password locking. Lock mode restores the initial state after each restart. The software can operate as a web kiosk, signage player, or switch to signage when idle. Browser-based remote control works from a smartphone, tablet, or PC, and Linutop Kiosk integrates with Linutop.tv for multi-screen management. The Pro installation supports one PC or Raspberry Pi and costs €79, paid once, excluding VAT. A free Linutop OS version is available for PC or Raspberry Pi. Linutop lists shops, museums, public transport, city halls, vending machines, advertising, and point-of-sale displays as use cases.
For and against
For
- Supports PC and Raspberry Pi
- Displays photos, PDFs, video, music, and web pages
- Website allowlists, blocklists, and password locking
- Remote control through smartphone, tablet, or PC browser
- Free Linutop OS version available
Against
- Pro installation costs €79, paid once
- Price excludes VAT
- Pro installation covers one device
- Runs on Linux in self-hosted deployment
The verdict
Linutop Kiosk combines kiosk restrictions, signage playlists, and browser-based remote management. Its free OS option lowers the entry point, while Pro provides the listed kiosk installation for one device.
Who it suits
It suits organizations deploying kiosks or digital signage on Linux PCs or Raspberry Pi devices. The self-hosted setup fits teams managing their own hardware.
Plans and prices
Linutop OS Pro installation with Linutop Kiosk
One installation · PC or Raspberry Pi
Read 5 Oct 2026 · linutop.com
On the record
- Company
- Linutop says it was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Paris, France.linutop.com · read 5 Oct 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 · read 5 Oct 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 · read 5 Oct 2026
- Integration
- Linutop Kiosk is compatible with Linutop.tv for multi-screen management.linutop.com · read 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 · read 5 Oct 2026
- Kiosk controls
- Web kiosk settings include a starting page, website whitelist or blacklist, display options, and password locking.linutop.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Lock mode
- The maker says lock mode restores the initial state at each restart.linutop.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Media
- It displays photos, PDFs, videos, music, and web pages in a configurable playlist.linutop.com · read 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 · read 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 · read 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 · read 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 · read 5 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker provides technical documentation, a wiki for advanced users, and a contact form for support.linutop.com · read 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 · read 5 Oct 2026
