SiteKiosk has been one of the go-to Windows kiosk lockdown solutions in enterprise IT for nearly 30 years. If you are evaluating kiosk software for public-facing terminals, digital signage, or self-service stations, this updated overview covers what the product looks like in 2026 — including the significant shift from the legacy SiteKiosk Classic to the cloud-based SiteKiosk Online platform that now dominates the product line.
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| Last Updated | March 2026 |
| Applies To | Windows 10, Windows 11, Android |
| Current Version | SiteKiosk Online 1.8.44 (November 2025) |
| Vendor | PROVISIO GmbH (Germany, founded 1996) |
| Pricing | From $239/year per device (SiteKiosk Online Cloud) |
SiteKiosk Classic vs SiteKiosk Online — What Changed
The biggest change since the original overview article is the product restructuring. SiteKiosk now comes in two flavours:
- SiteKiosk Online — the current main product. Cloud-managed, combines the functionality of the old SiteKiosk (lockdown), SiteRemote (remote management), and SiteCaster (digital signage) into a single licence. Available as a cloud-hosted solution or as a self-hosted on-premise server. Supports Windows and Android.
- SiteKiosk Classic — the legacy standalone product (previously just called “SiteKiosk”). Still available and still sold, but positioned for offline or air-gapped environments where cloud connectivity is not possible. Covers the “Protect” function only — OS and browser lockdown without the remote management and digital signage capabilities.
For new deployments in 2026, SiteKiosk Online is the recommended path unless you have a specific requirement for an offline, unconnected environment.
Core Feature Pillars
SiteKiosk Online organises its capabilities into three pillars:
Protect
This is the original SiteKiosk use case — turning a standard Windows machine into a locked-down public terminal. Key capabilities:
- Replaces the Windows shell with the SiteKiosk shell, preventing access to the desktop, taskbar, and Start menu
- Secure browser with configurable URL whitelist/blacklist and content filtering
- Automatic session reset after configurable idle timeout — clears history, cookies, cache, and returns to the start page
- Blocks file downloads, USB storage access, and keyboard shortcuts (Alt+F4, Ctrl+Alt+Del, etc.)
- Scheduled shutdown and restart — configurable per day of the week
- Secure admin access via configurable key combination and password
Manage
Remote management via the SiteKiosk Online cloud dashboard or your own on-premise server:
- Centralised device monitoring — online/offline status, hardware health, error alerts
- Remote VNC access to any client device directly from the browser dashboard
- Remote configuration push — update settings across all devices without physical access
- Usage statistics and audit logging — session counts, page views, error events
- New in 1.8 (November 2025): Microsoft Entra ID is now supported as an identity provider for cloud and on-premise servers — enabling SSO for admin access using your existing corporate identity
- Admin menu on Windows clients for local hardware configuration (Wi-Fi, LAN, audio) without exiting SiteKiosk
Show
The integrated digital signage and interactive application builder, previously a separate product (SiteCaster):
- WYSIWYG drag-and-drop project editor — no coding required for standard deployments
- Publish projects to individual devices or device groups in a few clicks
- Supports images, videos, embedded web pages, HTML, iCal calendars, PDF display, and QR codes
- Scheduled content — different content per time of day or day of week
- Action Flows (added December 2024) — a visual workflow builder for configuring complex interactive behaviours without scripting
- Theming system — define colours, fonts, and styles centrally and apply them across all projects
What’s New in 2025–2026
Notable additions since the original overview article was written:
| Feature | Version / Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Accessibility suite (screen reader, colour filters, magnifier) | 1.7 — June 2025 | Supports NVDA, Narrator, JAWS; enables ADA and EAA compliance |
| Microsoft Entra ID as identity provider | 1.8 — November 2025 | SSO for admin access using corporate Entra ID credentials |
| Action Flows | 1.6 — December 2024 | Visual workflow builder for complex interactive behaviours |
| Edge/WebView2 browser engine option | 1.7 — June 2025 | Alternative to Chromium for web page elements on Windows |
| iCal calendar element | 1.5 — August 2024 | Display events from Outlook or Google Calendar on kiosk screens |
| Sensor and hardware device support | 1.5 — August 2024 | Nexmosphere, MaxBotix, serial port devices |
| Raspberry Pi client (beta) | Early 2026 | Announced at ISE 2026 — SiteKiosk Online expanding beyond Windows/Android |
Deployment Architecture Options
SiteKiosk Online supports three hosting models:
- Cloud (PROVISIO-hosted) — your devices connect to SiteKiosk’s cloud servers. Available on EU and US server regions with separate accounts. Simplest setup, no infrastructure to manage.
- On-premise server — you host the SiteKiosk server on your own infrastructure. Required for air-gapped or high-security environments. Full control over data storage and network routing. Supports Entra ID as identity provider since version 1.8.
- SiteKiosk Classic (offline) — no server required. Configuration is done locally on each device or deployed via a configuration file. For environments with no network connectivity at all.
Windows Kiosk Mode vs SiteKiosk — When to Use Which
A common question when evaluating SiteKiosk is whether it is necessary when Windows already has built-in kiosk capabilities (Assigned Access / Kiosk Mode, configurable via Intune or Group Policy). Here is a practical comparison:
| Windows Assigned Access | SiteKiosk | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free (included in Windows) | From $239/year per device |
| Setup complexity | Low — configurable via Intune/GPO | Medium — SiteKiosk dashboard or Classic config tool |
| Browser lockdown | Basic (Edge only) | Advanced — URL filter, content filter, download block |
| Digital signage | No | Yes — full editor and scheduling |
| Remote management | Via Intune only | Native dashboard with VNC, alerts, statistics |
| Session reset / cleanup | Basic | Granular — configurable per idle timeout |
| Multi-app kiosk | Yes (limited) | Yes |
| Best for | Simple single-app kiosks already managed via Intune | Public terminals, digital signage, interactive displays needing full lockdown + content management |
If you are already managing devices via Intune and only need a single locked-down app (e.g. a browser pointing at one internal URL), Windows Assigned Access is often sufficient and free. SiteKiosk becomes the better choice when you need digital signage, advanced browser content filtering, usage statistics, or a polished interactive UI that you can update remotely without touching each device.
Licensing and Pricing
SiteKiosk Online is sold as an annual subscription per device:
- SiteKiosk Online Cloud — starting from $239/year per device, includes all three pillars (Protect, Manage, Show), free support, and updates
- SiteKiosk Online On-Premise — self-hosted server licence for managing your own fleet; contact PROVISIO for pricing
- SiteKiosk Classic — one-time purchase per device for the Protect-only offline variant; first year of updates and support included
- 30-day free trial available for SiteKiosk Online with no credit card required
Summary
SiteKiosk remains a solid, mature choice for enterprise kiosk and digital signage deployments in 2026. The move to SiteKiosk Online has modernised the product significantly — consolidating three separate tools into one subscription and adding genuine cloud management capabilities. The Entra ID integration in version 1.8 is particularly useful for IT teams that want to manage kiosk admin access through the same identity infrastructure as the rest of their environment.
- New deployments should use SiteKiosk Online — not the legacy Classic version
- The product now covers Protect + Manage + Show in a single licence
- Entra ID identity provider support (v1.8, November 2025) enables corporate SSO for admin access
- For simple Intune-managed single-app kiosks, Windows Assigned Access may be sufficient and free
- A 30-day free trial is available — worth testing against your specific hardware before committing