Kitomba vs Salonify

Kitomba brings bookings, payments and team management together for salons, spas and clinics. Clients can book online at any time, while staff manage calendars, waitlists and repeat appointments. The system includes point of sale, integrated EFTPOS support, and Kitomba Pay options for online payments and terminals. Marketing tools support targeted campaigns and automated SMS and email messages. Kitomba says it provides more than 150 reports, including a Business Summary report. Listed integrations and partners include Xero, Vish, REACH.ai, Mailchimp, Google Analytics, Salon Pay and Sustainable Salons, though some third-party integrations incur charges. Its plan comparison lists staff access controls, a security log and secure client-document storage. All plans include automatic backups, updates, new features, and unlimited phone, email and chat support. Lite lists online booking, stock management, POS and marketing tools; Grow adds staff targets, waitlists, repeat appointments, loyalty and concessions. Pro lists staff time management, Xero, Google Analytics and AI marketing, while Enterprise specifies unlimited staff. Pricing is on request, with no free plan listed.

Salonify is a European platform where customers discover and book beauty and wellness appointments while salons manage bookings, POS, CRM, invoicing, marketing, and staff schedules. Clients book through a public page with real-time availability, confirmations, and reminders. Salon tools include staff roles and schedules, service pricing, client records, reviews, analytics, and a calendar. Its POS accepts card, cash, and Apple Pay and is described as syncing with the calendar, inventory, and analytics. Marketing options include loyalty stamp cards, gift cards, coupons, sponsored placement, and an online shop. The free Starter plan is described as free forever and supports up to two staff members; Pro supports up to ten and has a 14-day free trial. Listed prices are €5,900 a month for Pro and €9,900 a month for Enterprise. Native iOS and Android apps are for customers; the business app section is marked “Coming Soon.” Salonify says it serves salons across Europe, supports 12 languages, and offers multi-currency support.