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Porteus Kiosk
Biskupice, Poland
What it is
Porteus Kiosk is a Linux operating system that limits a computer to browser use and opens a selected homepage when it starts. It is designed for public web terminals in schools, libraries, cafes, hotels, offices, tourist centers, and for digital signage. The system is distributed as a hybrid ISO image that can be installed on USB sticks, hard drives, SSD or eMMC devices, and SD or MMC cards. It runs on x86_64 PCs, requires at least 2 GB of RAM and 1 GB of storage, and does not support ARM devices such as Raspberry Pi. Browser history is not retained, passwords are not saved, and caches clear when the browser closes. Read-only system components are checked at startup, and mismatches stop booting. Automatic updates provide patches, component updates, and new features. Remote administration supports clients behind NAT, proxies, or firewalls, while ThinClient and Cloud variants add connectivity and education-focused services.
For and against
For
- Browser lockdown opens a chosen homepage
- Session data clears when the browser closes
- Automatic security and component updates
- Remote management supports up to 1000 clients
- Digital signage support included
Against
- Requires at least 2 GB RAM and 1 GB storage
- ARM devices such as Raspberry Pi are unsupported
- Subscription required after 30-day evaluation
- Clients need separate subscriptions for updates
The verdict
Porteus Kiosk focuses on controlled browser terminals with reset sessions, startup integrity checks, automatic updates, and remote administration. Its x86_64 requirement and subscription model should be checked against your hardware and deployment size.
Who it suits
It suits organizations running locked-down browser terminals or digital signage on x86_64 PCs. Schools, libraries, hospitality sites, offices, and tourist centers can use its kiosk and remote-management functions.
Plans and prices
Automatic updates and support subscription (201–500 PCs)
201–500 PCs · 35% discount
Read 7 Oct 2026 · porteus-kiosk.org
Automatic updates and support subscription (101–200 PCs)
101–200 PCs · 30% discount
Read 7 Oct 2026 · porteus-kiosk.org
Automatic updates and support subscription (51–100 PCs)
51–100 PCs · 25% discount
Read 7 Oct 2026 · porteus-kiosk.org
Automatic updates and support subscription (26–50 PCs)
26–50 PCs · 17.5% discount
Read 7 Oct 2026 · porteus-kiosk.org
Automatic updates and support subscription (11–25 PCs)
11–25 PCs · 10% discount
Read 7 Oct 2026 · porteus-kiosk.org
Automatic updates and support subscription (1–10 PCs)
1–10 PCs · subscription required after 30-day free evaluation
Read 7 Oct 2026 · porteus-kiosk.org
Porteus Kiosk Server subscription
Up to 1000 clients · clients require separate subscriptions for updates
Read 7 Oct 2026 · porteus-kiosk.org
Automatic updates and support subscription (above 500 PCs)
Above 500 PCs
Read 7 Oct 2026 · porteus-kiosk.org
On the record
- Automatic updates
- Automatic updates are enabled by default for client systems and provide security patches, updated components, and new system features.porteus-kiosk.org · read 7 Oct 2026
- Browser privacy
- Browser history is not kept, passwords are not saved, and caches are cleared when the browser closes.porteus-kiosk.org · read 7 Oct 2026
- Cloud use
- The Cloud variant is intended mainly for education and provides access to web applications and services including Google Apps for Education, OwnCloud, and Dropbox.porteus-kiosk.org · read 7 Oct 2026
- Customization
- The maker offers a paid customization service for additional functions not available by default, with quoted pricing and delivery ranging from a working day to a few weeks in typical cases.porteus-kiosk.org · read 7 Oct 2026
- Hardware
- The system supports x86_64 PCs and requires at least 2 GB RAM and 1 GB storage; ARM devices such as Raspberry Pi are not supported.porteus-kiosk.org · read 7 Oct 2026
- Installation
- It is distributed as a hybrid ISO image that can be installed on writable media such as USB sticks, hard drives, SSD/eMMC devices, or SD/MMC cards.porteus-kiosk.org · read 7 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The ThinClient variant includes applications supporting Citrix, RDP, VNC, and SSH connectivity protocols.porteus-kiosk.org · read 7 Oct 2026
- Product
- Porteus Kiosk is a lightweight Linux operating system restricted to browser use that opens a chosen homepage at startup.porteus-kiosk.org · read 7 Oct 2026
- Remote administration
- Porteus Kiosk Server can monitor and manage clients behind NAT, proxies, or firewalls, and supports up to 1000 clients.porteus-kiosk.org · read 7 Oct 2026
- Security design
- The maker says the OS is distributed as a read-only ISO image and checks system components at startup, stopping boot if registered values do not match.porteus-kiosk.org · read 7 Oct 2026
- Server security limitation
- Porteus Kiosk Server cannot host client system updates; clients must update from the maker's domain and require a separate subscription.porteus-kiosk.org · read 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- Active client subscriptions include software and hardware help; standard support queries are answered by email within 24 hours.porteus-kiosk.org · read 7 Oct 2026
- Trial and licensing
- A non-activated client version can be downloaded and tested free for up to 30 days, after which a subscription is required to continue using it.porteus-kiosk.org · read 7 Oct 2026
- Use cases
- The maker lists public web terminals in schools, libraries, cafes, hotels, offices, and tourist centers, plus digital signage.porteus-kiosk.org · read 7 Oct 2026
