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Kitomba vs MyTime

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Kitomba

Software

Salon software from New Zealand

From
79/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
MyTime logo

MyTime

Software

Online booking and appointment scheduling platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only MyTime has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: 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; MyTime aimed at chains and franchises from 5 to 500 locations rather than single-site independents
  • They diverge on capability: Kitomba covers Appointment booking, MyTime covers Appointment scheduling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kitomba and MyTime actually diverge.

Attributes where Kitomba and MyTime differ
AttributeKitombaMyTime
Starting price79/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Mobile-responsive
Founded20012010

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Kitomba

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

Only in MyTime

  • Appointment scheduling
  • Client database
  • Email & SMS reminders
  • Payment processing
  • Custom branding
  • Reporting
  • Facebook
  • Instagram

Both cover

  • Marketing tools
  • Online booking
  • Google Calendar
  • PCI DSS
  • SSL encryption
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • English language support

What people use each for

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

Kitomba

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

MyTime

  • Appointment scheduling across multiple salon or spa locationsnot Kitomba
  • Point of sale and integrated payments at the counternot Kitomba
  • Staff scheduling and labour forecastingnot Kitomba
  • Email, SMS and push marketing to clientsnot Kitomba
  • Loyalty, referral and membership programmesnot Kitomba
  • Multi-location reporting for a franchise groupnot Kitomba

Where each one falls short

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

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

MyTime

  • Aimed at chains and franchises from 5 to 500 locations rather than single-site independents
  • Pricing is not published

Pricing, plan by plan

Kitomba

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

MyTime

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Online booking
    • Client management
    • Email reminders
  • Professional$39/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Custom branding
    • Marketing tools

Which should you pick?

Choose Kitomba if

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

Choose MyTime if

  • You need appointment scheduling.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
  • You also want client database.
MyTime review

Questions people ask

Is Kitomba or MyTime better?
Neither clearly leads. Kitomba starts at 79/month and MyTime at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kitomba or MyTime?
MyTime has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at 79/month for Kitomba and Free for MyTime.
Does Kitomba or MyTime run on more platforms?
Kitomba runs on Web, Ios, Android. MyTime runs on Web, Mobile-responsive.
Can I use MyTime for free?
Yes. MyTime has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Kitomba starts at 79/month.
What is Kitomba best used for?
Kitomba is most often used for salon and spa appointment booking with staff rostering, salon point of sale and stock management, client marketing and reporting for hair and beauty businesses. Of those, salon and spa appointment booking with staff rostering and salon point of sale and stock management are not what MyTime is typically brought in for.
What can Kitomba do that MyTime cannot?
Kitomba covers Appointment booking, Point of sale, Stock management, Client management. MyTime covers Appointment scheduling, Client database, Email & SMS reminders, Payment processing. Both handle Marketing tools, Online booking, Google Calendar, PCI DSS.
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