Kitomba vs Salonist
Kitomba
kitomba.com
Salonist
salonist.ioSide by side
| Figure | Kitomba | Salonist |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $59/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Spec score · Salon Commission Management Software | 8.1 (#20) | 8.7 (#8) |
| Spec score · Salon Gift Card Software | 8.1 (#16) | 8.8 (#3) |
| Spec score · Salon Loyalty Software | 8.2 (#17) | 8.8 (#5) |
| Spec score · Salon CRM Software | 8.1 (#21) | 8.9 (#5) |
| Spec score · Salon Membership Software | 8.0 (#19) | 8.7 (#6) |
| Spec score · Spa and Salon Management Software | 8.1 (#11) | 8.7 (#5) |
| Spec score · Salon Staff Scheduling Software | 8.0 (#13) | 8.8 (#2) |
| Spec score · Esthetician Software | 8.1 (#16) | 8.8 (#5) |
| Spec score · Salon Marketing Software | 8.0 (#25) | 8.8 (#7) |
| Spec score · Salon POS Software | 8.1 (#15) | 8.8 (#6) |
| Spec score · Salon Inventory Management Software | 8.0 (#25) | 8.8 (#5) |
| Spec score · Salon Appointment Scheduling Software | 8.1 (#20) | 8.7 (#6) |
| Founded | 2002 | 2017 |
| Integrations | Listed integrations and partners include Xero, Vish, REACH.ai, Mailchimp, Google Analytics, Salon Pay and Sustainable Salons. | Salonist advertises more than 40 integrations spanning Stripe, PayPal, Razorpay, QuickBooks, Shopify, WooCommerce, WhatsApp, Twilio, Mailchimp, Google Calendar and analytics tools. |
| Marketing | Its marketing tools include targeted campaigns and automated SMS and email messages for clients. | Built-in marketing includes promotions, coupons, gift cards, loyalty programs, SMS campaigns, email campaigns and automated reminders. |
| Reporting | Kitomba says it offers more than 150 reports, including a Business Summary report. | Reporting dashboards cover sales, clients, services, marketing, staff, packages and multi-branch performance. |
| Support | All plans include unlimited phone, email and chat support; the pricing page describes phone support as free. | Salonist offers in-app chat, on-demand phone support on Essential and above, email support, and support in English, Arabic, French and more languages. |
Plans
Kitomba
- EnterprisePriced on request
- GrowPriced on request
- LitePriced on request
- ProPriced on request
Salonist
- Market Place ListingFree
- Essential$59 a month
- Advance$109 a month
- Expert$179 a month
In their own words
Kitomba
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.
Salonist
Salonist is cloud-based salon management software covering bookings, point of sale, inventory, staff, marketing and memberships. It works on web and mobile without installation. Clients can book at any time through a website, Instagram or the Salonist app, with automatic reminders and options for recurring or package bookings. Its integrated POS supports card, contactless and Stripe terminal payments, bulk checkout, payment reports and stock updates. The service targets businesses ranging from hair salons, massage centers and spas to barbershops, nail salons, aesthetic skin clinics and pet groomers. Salonist lists more than 40 integrations, including Stripe, PayPal, Razorpay, Clover, QuickBooks and Authorize.Net. The free Market Place Listing plan includes 50 appointments per month. Essential costs $59.00 per month, Advance costs $109.00 per month and Expert costs $179.00 per month. Expert includes a custom-branded client app published under the salon's name. A 15% commission applies once to the first visit from a new client discovered through its marketplace; returning-client and direct bookings do not incur that fee.