SiteKiosk vs KioWare in 2026: kiosk security, lockdown features and pricing
Quick answer: DigitalSignage.com, which publishes this comparison and sells neither product, covers touch kiosks through DigitalSignage.com SignPlayer on the mediaTOUCH 10.1-inch tablet, which supports lock-down mode (kiosk features are on its Enterprise plan); between SiteKiosk and KioWare, both lock a Windows or Android device down as a public kiosk. SiteKiosk Online is cloud-managed kiosk and signage software at 239 euros per device per year, and SiteKiosk Classic for Windows is 240 euros per device, sold until December 31, 2029. KioWare sells Starter $125, Essential $155 and Enterprise $195 per device per year. SiteKiosk bundles remote management, a content editor and signage; KioWare is a lockdown layer you tier by feature.
Published by DigitalSignage.com (MediaSignage Inc.), which sells neither product. Prices and features are from each vendor's own site and checkout, read October 19, 2026.
Editions and prices
| Product | Edition | Price (as published) | Term | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SiteKiosk | Online Cloud | 239 euros per device (1 to 9), 215 euros (10 to 24), 203 euros (25 to 49) | 12 months, not auto-renewed | Windows, Android |
| SiteKiosk | Online Cloud, non-profit | 149 euros per device (1 to 9) | 12 months | Windows, Android |
| SiteKiosk | Online On-Premise Server, Dedicated Server | Price on request | Yearly | Your own server, or one PROVISIO runs for you |
| SiteKiosk | Classic for Windows | 240 euros per device, includes 1 year of support and updates | Maintenance renewal 100 euros a year | Windows |
| SiteKiosk | Classic for Windows, non-profit | 180 euros per device; renewal 80 euros a year | Windows | |
| KioWare | Starter | $125 per device | Annual subscription | Windows, Android, Linux |
| KioWare | Essential | $155 per device | Annual subscription | Windows, Android, Linux |
| KioWare | Enterprise | $195 per device | Annual subscription | Windows, Android, Linux |
| KioWare | KioCloud (hosted) or KioWare Server (self-hosted) management | Not published; contact sales | Add-on to Enterprise |
SiteKiosk's figures are from its EU (euro) shop; the US shop path returned no price list on the day. SiteKiosk states that SiteKiosk Classic for Windows will be discontinued on December 31, 2030, with new licenses sold until December 31, 2029, and announced pricing and portfolio changes for Classic effective September 15, 2026. KioWare's prices are from its Cleverbridge checkout in US dollars; its product page loads them dynamically and its comparison page also lists Chrome OS among supported platforms.
Security and lockdown features
| Control | SiteKiosk Online | KioWare |
|---|---|---|
| OS and desktop lockdown | Device Lockdown, Access Rights, Windows and Dialogs control | OS/Desktop Lockdown, all tiers |
| Start on boot | Automatic System Start | Startup on Boot, all tiers |
| Key and input filtering | Input Filtering (can block combinations such as Ctrl-Alt-Del) | Customizable Keyboard Filtering, all tiers; custom hotkeys from Essential |
| Website allow-list / blocking | Website Whitelisting, Content Filtering | Basic web access control on Starter; Flexible Domain/Page Blocking full from Essential |
| Application control | Application Whitelisting | Single App Mode / Application Support from Essential |
| Downloads and popups | Download Control, Popup Blocker | File Download Management and Popup Window Control (limited on Starter) |
| Session reset and privacy | Autologout at end of session ("User data is deleted"), Automatic Browser Reset, Idle Timeout | Clear Browser Data (cookies and cache), all tiers |
| Monitoring | Alerts and Notifications, Log Files, Remote Management included | Proactive Software Monitoring, all tiers; remote management add-on to Enterprise |
| Peripherals and extras | Webcam Access Control, Virtual Keyboard, Secure Payment Processing | KioCall video (add-on), KioTouch mobile control (add-on), C# and Java add-ins from Essential |
| Accessibility | Accessibility features promoted on site | Accessibility Integrations from Essential |
| Authentication | User Authentication; LDAP on the on-premise version | Integrated Basic Authentication from Essential |
| Content and signage | Built-in editor, templates, interactive digital signage | Browser-based; content comes from your web app |
| Trial | Free trial offered | 14 days, all tiers |
Feature names are the vendors' own. KioWare's tier mapping is from its product comparison page; it notes that some features are not available in KioWare OS for Linux.
How to choose
- SiteKiosk Online if you want lockdown, remote management and on-screen content in one product on Windows or Android, and an annual price per device that includes the cloud server.
- KioWare if the kiosk runs an existing web application or a single app and you need the lockdown layer only, or you need Linux or Chrome OS; pick Starter for a simple browser kiosk and Essential or Enterprise for single-app mode, add-ins or central management.
- Either way: budget for the hardware enclosure, a commercial touch display and a patching routine. In August 2026 SiteKiosk warned that a Windows update blocked SiteKiosk Online and Classic from auto-starting with the local SiteKiosk user account; any kiosk on Windows depends on watching vendor notices like that.
Where digital signage fits
Most digital signage screens are not kiosks: no one touches them, and a signage player app shows scheduled content full-screen, so kiosk lockdown software is not needed. Lockdown matters when the public uses a touch screen or browser. DigitalSignage.com's SignPlayer is optimised for the mediaTOUCH 10.1-inch tablet, a dedicated device that supports lock-down mode so users interact only with the kiosk application and cannot reach the underlying operating system; touch and kiosk features are on the Enterprise plan, priced per screen in the public calculator. For a general Windows or Android kiosk that also has to run other web applications, a product such as SiteKiosk or KioWare is the dedicated lockdown layer. Background: kiosk deployment guide and interactive kiosks.
Sources and dates
Checked on 2026-10-19:
- SiteKiosk EU shop, Online Cloud prices and terms: sitekiosk.com shop, group 1; on-premise and dedicated server: group 2; Classic for Windows prices, maintenance and discontinuation dates: group 3
- SiteKiosk protection features: sitekiosk.com/protect; news on Classic pricing changes (August 19, 2026) and the Windows Update autostart issue: sitekiosk.com
- KioWare tiers, platforms and 14-day trial: kioware.com product comparison and purchase page; prices from KioWare's Cleverbridge checkout in USD (Starter $125, Essential $155, Enterprise $195 per year)
- DigitalSignage.com SignPlayer on mediaTOUCH, lock-down mode: signageplayer.html; Enterprise kiosk/touch: pricing
Related guides
- Interactive kiosk deployment guide
- Touch screen technologies
- Visitor management kiosks
- ADA accessibility compliance for kiosks
- Digital signage player compatibility matrix 2026
Try it on your own screens, free
DigitalSignage.com, which publishes this guide, runs a permanent free plan: the first 3 screens are free forever (no credit card, no ads, no time limit), then from $3 per screen per month. The free SignPlayer runs on Windows, Mac, Android and Android TV, Chrome OS, Raspberry Pi, iPad or any modern web browser. Start free · 2026 pricing
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between SiteKiosk and KioWare?
Both lock a public PC or tablet into a kiosk: a hardened browser or a single app, blocked keys and system access, automatic start and session reset. SiteKiosk (by PROVISIO) sells SiteKiosk Online, a cloud-managed kiosk and digital signage product for Windows and Android at 239 euros per device per year, plus SiteKiosk Classic for Windows. KioWare sells three tiers, Starter, Essential and Enterprise, at $125, $155 and $195 per device per year, for Windows, Android, Linux and Chrome OS, with remote management as an add-on to Enterprise.
How much does SiteKiosk cost?
On the SiteKiosk EU shop on October 19, 2026: SiteKiosk Online Cloud 239 euros per device per year for 1 to 9 devices, 215 euros for 10 to 24 and 203 euros for 25 to 49, a 12-month term not renewed automatically; non-profit 149 euros. SiteKiosk Classic for Windows is 240 euros per device including one year of support and updates, with maintenance renewal at 100 euros a year. On-premise and dedicated servers are priced on request.
How much does KioWare cost?
KioWare's checkout on October 19, 2026 listed annual subscriptions per device: Starter $125, Essential $155 and Enterprise $195, with volume discounts. A license can be applied to Windows, Android or Linux; there is a 14-day trial of all tiers. Remote management through KioCloud or KioWare Server is an add-on to Enterprise, priced by sales.
Which is more secure, SiteKiosk or KioWare?
Both cover the core kiosk controls: OS and desktop lockdown, start on boot, keyboard and input filtering, website allow-lists, download control, popup blocking and clearing browser data between users. SiteKiosk adds application allow-listing, webcam access control and automatic logout that deletes user data at the end of a session; KioWare's Essential and Enterprise tiers add single-app mode, custom add-ins and integrated authentication. Security depends as much on configuration, patching and physical access as on the product.
Do I need SiteKiosk or KioWare for digital signage?
Not for a non-interactive screen. A signage player app shows scheduled content full-screen and the public never touches the device. Kiosk lockdown software matters when visitors use a touch screen or browser, where they could otherwise reach the operating system. DigitalSignage.com's SignPlayer is optimised for the mediaTOUCH 10.1-inch tablet, which supports lock-down mode so users interact only with the kiosk application; touch and kiosk features are part of its Enterprise plan.
Maintained by MediaSignage Inc., operator of DigitalSignage.com, which sells neither product. Last updated October 19, 2026.