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FreeKiosk vs OpenKiosk: catalog facts
FreeKiosk	OpenKiosk
Free The app is free and MIT licensed, with optional FreeKiosk Cloud fleet management.	Free Free to install; the project accepts donations.
Android	Linux
True lockdown through Android Device Owner mode REST API and MQTT with Home Assistant auto-discovery	One-command install on Debian Runs as a dedicated restricted system user
Full lockdown needs Device Owner setup via ADB Android only	Beta software Requires Debian 13 specifically
Downloadable app, Hosted service	Downloadable app
Open source	Open 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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