Stella vs KIO AI

If you have a kiosk in your business — or you're thinking about adding one — you have options for what runs on it. KIO AI is software that turns an existing kiosk computer into an animated character who can answer common questions, give directions, and run promotions. Stella covers that same kiosk role with her own physical robot, but she also handles every missed phone call as your AI receptionist around the clock. You're weighing whether you want lightweight kiosk software for one screen, or a complete AI employee covering both your front door and your phones.
Best for kiosk plus phone coverage

Stella

Stella is a friendly AI receptionist and physical robot kiosk. She greets walk-ins in person, answers your phone calls around the clock, and manages contacts in one place.

Friendly physical robot rather than just a screen

Answers your phone calls around the clock

Built-in CRM tracks every customer interaction

Best for animating existing in-kiosk computers

KIO AI

KIO AI is animated software that runs inside existing kiosk computers. It greets visitors on the screen, answers common questions, runs promotions, and supports multiple languages.

Runs on your existing kiosk computer

Animated on-screen character to greet visitors

Supports many languages out of the box

Better for most use cases:

Stella

An animated character on a screen is one option, but Stella is a real physical presence who also handles your phones. You get broader coverage without managing two separate tools.

Limited Supply

Your most affordable hire.
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Stella works for $99 a month.

Hire Stella

Supply is limited. To be eligible, you must have a physical business.