Linutop Kiosk
Linutop Kiosk is digital signage software that can turn a PC or Raspberry Pi into a secure internet access kiosk.
What Linutop Kiosk is
Linutop Kiosk is digital signage software that can turn a PC or Raspberry Pi into a secure internet access kiosk. It can display photos, PDFs, videos, music, and web pages in configurable playlists, with sources including a local playlist or folder, a Linutop TV server, or a USB key. Web kiosk controls include a starting page, website allowlists or blocklists, display options, and password locking. Lock mode restores the initial state at each restart, according to the maker. It can run as a web kiosk, a signage player, or switch to signage when the kiosk is unused. A browser-based remote feature lets users control screens from a smartphone, tablet, or PC, and Linutop Kiosk is compatible with Linutop.tv for multi-screen management. The Pro installation supports PC and Raspberry Pi, with Ubuntu-based PC and Raspbian-based Raspberry Pi compatibility described. A free Linutop OS version is also offered. The Pro installation costs €79, paid once, for one installation.
Good
- Plays photos, PDFs, videos, music, and web pages.
- Supports web kiosks and digital signage modes.
- Remote screen control works through a browser.
- Lock mode resets the kiosk at restart.
- Free Linutop OS version is available.
Watch out
- The listed Pro installation costs €79, paid once.
- Pro installation supports PC and Raspberry Pi only.
Who it suits
It suits shops, museums, public transport, city halls, and other listed signage settings, as well as organizations setting up internet access kiosks. PC and Raspberry Pi users can choose a self-hosted deployment.
Verdict
Linutop Kiosk combines managed web access with digital signage and supports local or remote playlist sources. Its listed Pro installation is a one-time purchase for PC or Raspberry Pi.
Plans and prices
From Linutop Kiosk's own pricing page, checked 5 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Linutop OS Pro installation with Linutop Kiosk | €79, paid once | One installation · PC or Raspberry Pi · 79.00EUR excl. VAT for one installation |
The facts
Each one read from Linutop Kiosk's own pages, with the date it was checked.
The company
- Company
- Linutop says it was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Paris, France.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2006checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Paris, Francechecked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Free download
- Linutop offers a free Linutop OS version for PC or Raspberry Pi, and the support FAQ lists digital signage or kiosk and autostarted application as available in Free.checked 5 Oct 2026
What it does
- Included software
- The Pro installation listing includes Firefox or Chromium, LibreOffice 6, VLC 3, a PDF viewer, an on-screen keyboard, a VNC client, and remote management.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Integration
- Linutop Kiosk is compatible with Linutop.tv for multi-screen management.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker lists shops, advertising, point-of-sale displays, vending machines, museums, public transport, and city halls as signage use cases.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Lock mode
- The maker says lock mode restores the initial state at each restart.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Media
- It displays photos, PDFs, videos, music, and web pages in a configurable playlist.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Operating modes
- It can run as a web kiosk, a digital signage player, or switch to signage when nobody is using the kiosk.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Playlist sources
- Playlists can be managed from a local playlist or folder, a Linutop TV server, or a USB key.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Linutop Kiosk is digital signage software and can turn a PC or Raspberry Pi into a secure internet access kiosk.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Remote control
- The remote feature can control screens through a web browser and is accessible from a smartphone, tablet, or PC browser.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker provides technical documentation, a wiki for advanced users, and a contact form for support.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Supported hardware
- The Pro installation listing supports PC and Raspberry Pi, with Ubuntu-based PC and Raspbian-based Raspberry Pi compatibility described.checked 5 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Kiosk controls
- Web kiosk settings include a starting page, website whitelist or blacklist, display options, and password locking.checked 5 Oct 2026
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