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FreeKiosk vs KioWare: catalog facts
FreeKiosk	KioWare
Free The app is free and MIT licensed, with optional FreeKiosk Cloud fleet management.	Paid Paid licences, with a free trial available.
Android	Windows, Linux, Android
True lockdown through Android Device Owner mode REST API and MQTT with Home Assistant auto-discovery	Locks devices into a restricted kiosk mode Clears user data between sessions
Full lockdown needs Device Owner setup via ADB Android only	Paid licence needed for production use Download requires registration
Downloadable app, Hosted service	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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