Kitomba vs Timely
Kitomba
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Timely
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| Figure | Kitomba | Timely |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $26/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Spec score · Salon Commission Management Software | 8.1 (#20) | 8.4 (#11) |
| Spec score · Salon Gift Card Software | 8.1 (#16) | 8.5 (#8) |
| Spec score · Appointment Scheduling Software | 8.1 (#53) | 8.8 (#20) |
| Spec score · Salon Loyalty Software | 8.2 (#17) | 8.4 (#10) |
| Spec score · Salon and Spa Scheduling Software | 8.2 (#16) | 8.4 (#10) |
| Spec score · Salon CRM Software | 8.1 (#21) | 8.5 (#11) |
| Spec score · Spa and Salon Management Software | 8.1 (#11) | 8.4 (#7) |
| Spec score · Salon Staff Scheduling Software | 8.0 (#13) | 8.4 (#8) |
| Spec score · Salon Marketing Software | 8.0 (#25) | 8.4 (#17) |
| Spec score · Salon POS Software | 8.1 (#15) | 8.4 (#10) |
| Spec score · Salon Inventory Management Software | 8.0 (#25) | 8.4 (#11) |
| Spec score · Salon Appointment Scheduling Software | 8.1 (#20) | 8.5 (#11) |
| Spec score · Salon Payroll Software | 7.9 (#27) | 8.4 (#10) |
| Automated reminders | Yes | Yes |
| Booking pages | Yes | Yes |
| Calendar sync | one-way | two-way |
| Founded | 2002 | 2011 |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Headquarters | Wellington, New Zealand | Wellington, New Zealand |
| Marketing | Its marketing tools include targeted campaigns and automated SMS and email messages for clients. | Marketing tools include SMS and email campaigns, automated follow-ups, review requests, loyalty features and promotions. |
| Payment collection | Yes | Yes |
| Reporting | Kitomba says it offers more than 150 reports, including a Business Summary report. | Timely provides business, appointment, client and staff reports, including performance, retention, roster and no-show reporting. |
| Support | All plans include unlimited phone, email and chat support; the pricing page describes phone support as free. | All plans have help guides, a support form, chatbot and live messaging; Innovate also includes phone support. |
Plans
Kitomba
- EnterprisePriced on request
- GrowPriced on request
- LitePriced on request
- ProPriced on request
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.