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10to8 vs Kitomba

10to8 logo

10to8

Scheduling & Booking

Appointment scheduling software

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Kitomba logo

Kitomba

Beauty & Salon

Salon software from New Zealand

From
79/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only 10to8 has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: 10to8 free plan includes 10to8 branding on booking pages, which may not be ideal for professional service providers wanting white-label solutions; Kitomba no plan price is published; pricing depends on package, features and staff count and is only given after a demo and a discovery call with a Kitomba consultant
  • They diverge on capability: 10to8 covers Automated reminders, Kitomba covers Appointment booking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which 10to8 and Kitomba actually diverge.

Attributes where 10to8 and Kitomba differ
Attribute10to8Kitomba
Starting priceFree79/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, Ios, Android
CategoryScheduling & BookingBeauty & Salon
Founded20112001

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in 10to8

  • Automated reminders
  • Two-way sync
  • Video appointments
  • Payment collection
  • Outlook
  • Zoom
  • Stripe
  • PayPal

Only in Kitomba

  • Appointment booking
  • Point of sale
  • Stock management
  • Client management
  • Marketing tools
  • Business analytics
  • Mobile apps
  • Xero

Both cover

  • Online booking
  • Google Calendar
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

10to8

  • Schedulingnot Kitomba
  • Appointment bookingnot Kitomba
  • Time trackingnot Kitomba
  • Resource managementnot Kitomba
  • Team coordinationnot Kitomba

Kitomba

  • Salon and spa appointment booking with staff rosteringnot 10to8
  • Salon point of sale and stock managementnot 10to8
  • Client marketing and reporting for hair and beauty businessesnot 10to8

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

10to8

  • Free plan includes 10to8 branding on booking pages, which may not be ideal for professional service providers wanting white-label solutions
  • Limited advanced features compared to competitors like Calendly or Acuity Scheduling for complex service workflows
  • Recent rebranding from 10to8 to Sign In Scheduling created user confusion and requires login migration
  • Not suitable for detailed pre-appointment consultations as it focuses on simple appointment booking rather than consultation management
  • Smaller integration ecosystem with 1,500 apps compared to competitors with more extensive third-party support

Kitomba

  • No plan price is published; pricing depends on package, features and staff count and is only given after a demo and a discovery call with a Kitomba consultant
  • Advertised per user pricing is based on 3 staff, so the quoted figure does not apply at other headcounts
  • Xero, Mailchimp, REACH.ai, Salon Pay and Vish integrations all carry separate charges outside the software fee
  • Data migration and live education carry additional charges
  • Kitomba Pay EFTPOS terminal rental is available in Australia only

Pricing, plan by plan

10to8

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 100 appointments per month
    • 2 user logins
    • Automated SMS and email reminders
  • Starter$7.2/month
    • 300 appointments per month
    • 4 staff logins
    • All free plan features
  • Professional$22/month
    • Unlimited appointments
    • Unlimited staff logins
    • All starter features
  • Business$40/month
    • 600+ appointments per month
    • 6 staff seats
    • Multiple booking pages

Kitomba

79/month
  • Starter$79/month
    • Appointment booking
    • Client management
    • Basic reporting
  • Business$149/month
    • All Starter features
    • POS system
    • Stock management

Which should you pick?

Choose 10to8 if

  • You need automated reminders.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want two-way sync.
10to8 review

Choose Kitomba if

  • You need appointment booking.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want point of sale.
Kitomba review

Questions people ask

Is 10to8 or Kitomba better?
Neither clearly leads. 10to8 starts at Free and Kitomba at 79/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 10to8 or Kitomba?
10to8 has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for 10to8 and 79/month for Kitomba.
Does 10to8 or Kitomba run on more platforms?
10to8 runs on Web, Mobile. Kitomba runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use 10to8 for free?
Yes. 10to8 has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Kitomba starts at 79/month.
What is 10to8 best used for?
10to8 is most often used for scheduling, appointment booking, time tracking, resource management. Of those, scheduling and appointment booking are not what Kitomba is typically brought in for.
What can 10to8 do that Kitomba cannot?
10to8 covers Automated reminders, Two-way sync, Video appointments, Payment collection. Kitomba covers Appointment booking, Point of sale, Stock management, Client management. Both handle Online booking, Google Calendar, Web support, Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

10to8: Does 10to8 offer a free plan?

Yes, 10to8 offers a generous free forever plan that includes up to 100 appointments per month with two user logins and automated SMS reminders to help reduce no-shows.

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10to8: How does 10to8 help reduce no-shows?

10to8 uses automated SMS, email, and voice reminders to notify customers of upcoming appointments. If SMS delivery fails, the system uses a robo-call with voicemail capability. Users report up to 90% no-show reduction with these reminders.

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10to8: What payment methods does 10to8 accept?

10to8 integrates with PayPal and Sage Pay for secure online payment processing, allowing customers to pay directly through booking pages and providing instant payment receipts.

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10to8: What apps does 10to8 integrate with?

10to8 has native integrations with Google Calendar, Outlook, Exchange, Office 365, Zoom, and Salesforce. The platform also connects with over 1,500 apps through third-party integrations and works with Slack and Facebook for reminders.

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10to8: Can I manage multiple locations with 10to8?

Yes, 10to8 includes multi-location support allowing centralized management of multiple branches, services, and staff members across different sites with single-portal administration.

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