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KioWare for Android is fully customizable kiosk software with a product line ranging from basic browser-lockdown to server-based remote monitoring. KioWare for Android can secure your tablet into a single app, multiple applications, website content, digital signage, and more. KioWare for Android is free to try and easy to setup using the Guided Setup tool. Kiosk Management options range from self hosted and KioWare hosted options (KioWare Server & KioCloud). Free fully functioning trial.
Provider
Kioware
Located In
United States
Foundation
1991
Open API
Unverified
Deployment
On-Premise Windows, Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based, On-Premise Linux
Mobile Apps
Android
Training
Documentation, Live Online
Support
Email/Help Desk, Phone Support, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Chat
KioWare provides browser lockdown security for those offering a self service or public access interactive device. KioWare secures apps for retail, libraries, healthcare, banks, hospitality, & more.
Content Source: Kioware
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Kioware Reviews
Pros
This is an excellent solution for Kiosk creation and management on Windows.
The set up is straightforward and can be as detailed as you want. It is also a great tool to control what websites can be visited on a public computer.
I like the ease of it for what we are using it for, which is a clock in/out for our staff in multiple locations. Easy to install and manage, also great support.
The best thing is that you can use it on your mobile phone using Android. Easy to operate and ideal to protect your documents and desk.
Cons
The setup was a bit confusing at times, mostly using terms/phrases that I wasn't familiar with (being new to kiosks in general didn't help).
The setup and configuration. The online manual is tough to negotiate.
The hardware is definitely a problem. I'm not sure how much the problems come from our developers or the software.
I think the only thing that was a bit disappointing would be a lack of mixed-mode attract screens. It'd be nice to be able to pull up either web pages, videos, or images.
"Needed a fast, easy-to-use solution for our employee timeclock system"
Overall: I was tasked with getting some tablets ready to act as the time clock kiosks for the new payroll system we were implementing. After some web searching the name KioWare kept popping up so I checked it out. The software was easy to set up, easy to manage, and has worked flawlessly. Needless to say payroll and HR were very pleased as the launch of our new system went very smoothly. I'll definitely come to KioWare again in the future if I get put on a project that requires a kiosk.
Pros: The configuration options were extremely intuitive. I didn't have to look up very much in the documentation in order to get a prototype up and running within 30 minutes. Copying configuration files across multiple devices was a snap once I had everything set up the way I wanted it, and licensing them was extremely reasonable price-wise. I've had virtually no issues from the software in nearly 6 months. The security audit feature was a nice touch, and really helped me out! I almost locked myself out of my device permanently if not for that!
Cons: I think the only thing that was a bit disappointing would be a lack of mixed-mode attract screens. It'd be nice to be able to pull up either web pages, videos, or images. But to do that you'd need to be able to set up some kind of attract screen custom list, and then the software could cycle through that custom list as opposed to just cycling through local files. Very small gripe, though.
"Kiosk made simple"
Overall: We use it for sign-in when guests visit our office. It presents a web form and does not allow access to any other sites, so by using our web form patrons are signed in easily with little to no intervention from us. We also use the "attract screen" feature to send an uninterruptible slideshow to a nearby monitor on the wall sharing news about our office.
Pros: Kioware offered the features I absolutely needed in kiosk software at a price that made it hard to say no. In addition to the basics I knew I was looking for it offered some advanced features and the configurability that we were also able to use it to solve the need for a rotating slideshow in our lobby and manage the assets over our network to easily swap out slides.
Cons: The setup was a bit confusing at times, mostly using terms/phrases that I wasn't familiar with (being new to kiosks in general didn't help). But after some trial and error we got it up and running in a few hours.
Vendor Response
"Where do i start"
Pros: I like that it is seamless after install.
Cons: Where do i start, crashes all the time, super expensive.
Vendor Response
"KioWare Kiosks on our Retail Sales Floors"
Overall: The support team is off-the-charts awesome. I configured and installed our three kiosks (and two users) myself. It was not easy, and complicated by the online manual. I needed to interact with their support folks about six times. In every instance, my call was handled promptly, and I got the answers I needed quickly. They were able to login to my screen when needed and see exactly what was whacked. Absolutely top notch tech support.
Pros: The functionality. It is far more useful than we expected. The KIOCALL function, in particular. has assisted our store staff to interact with other stores to help customers who are right there with them.
Cons: The setup and configuration. The online manual is tough to negotiate. Posting photos for merchandising through the "Attract Screen" process was one of our prime objectives. It works... but I wish it was easier and quicker to do.
Vendor Response
"Great for a lockdown browser with enough extra features to create a full kiosk. "
Overall: I used the PC software for a touch screen information kiosk based from our website. I used the android version to lockdown a tablet browser based time clock punch in solution. Both were effective, andriod did crash more than I would like.
Pros: Ease of setup on android. Pc was a little more complicated but more reliable.
Cons: Doesn't auto launch in windows 10 unless you create a scheduled task.
