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KioWare vs OpenKiosk: catalog facts
KioWare	OpenKiosk
Paid Paid licences, with a free trial available.	Free Free to install; the project accepts donations.
Windows, Linux, Android	Linux
Locks devices into a restricted kiosk mode Clears user data between sessions	One-command install on Debian Runs as a dedicated restricted system user
Paid licence needed for production use Download requires registration	Beta software Requires Debian 13 specifically
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is 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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