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Kitomba vs SuperSalon

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Kitomba

Software

Salon software from New Zealand

From
79/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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SuperSalon

Software

Enterprise-grade salon software for larger operations

From
€200/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • 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; SuperSalon the vendor's own homepage as captured by the Internet Archive on 3 January 2022 stated 'SuperSalon is now a part of Zenoti,' confirming in the vendor's own words that SuperSalon (formerly ProPoint Solutions, LLC) was acquired by Zenoti; no independent SuperSalon pricing survives and the page offers only a demo request under the Zenoti brand
  • They diverge on capability: Kitomba covers Appointment booking, SuperSalon covers Multi-location management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kitomba and SuperSalon actually diverge.

Attributes where Kitomba and SuperSalon differ
AttributeKitombaSuperSalon
Starting price79/month€200/month
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android, Api, White-label
Founded20012010

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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
  • Marketing tools
  • Business analytics
  • Mobile apps
  • Online booking

Only in SuperSalon

  • Multi-location management
  • Advanced appointment booking
  • Complex staff scheduling
  • CRM system
  • Advanced POS
  • Inventory management
  • Comprehensive reporting
  • Financial analytics

Both cover

  • Xero
  • Google Calendar

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 SuperSalon
  • Salon point of sale and stock managementnot SuperSalon
  • Client marketing and reporting for hair and beauty businessesnot SuperSalon

SuperSalon

  • Multi-location managementnot Kitomba
  • Enterprise reportingnot Kitomba
  • Complex schedulingnot Kitomba
  • CRM and loyalty programsnot 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

SuperSalon

  • The vendor's own homepage as captured by the Internet Archive on 3 January 2022 stated 'SuperSalon is now a part of Zenoti,' confirming in the vendor's own words that SuperSalon (formerly ProPoint Solutions, LLC) was acquired by Zenoti; no independent SuperSalon pricing survives and the page offers only a demo request under the Zenoti brand

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

SuperSalon

€200/month
  • Professional$200/month
    • Single location management
    • Appointment booking
    • Staff management
  • Enterprise$400/month
    • Multi-location support
    • Advanced staff scheduling
    • CRM system
  • CustomFree
    • Custom configurations
    • Dedicated account manager
    • White-label options

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 SuperSalon if

  • You need multi-location management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api, White-label.
  • You also want advanced appointment booking.
SuperSalon review

Questions people ask

Is Kitomba or SuperSalon better?
Neither clearly leads. Kitomba starts at 79/month and SuperSalon at €200/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kitomba or SuperSalon?
Kitomba starts at 79/month and SuperSalon at €200/month.
Does Kitomba or SuperSalon run on more platforms?
Kitomba runs on Web, Ios, Android. SuperSalon runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api, White-label.
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 SuperSalon is typically brought in for.
What can Kitomba do that SuperSalon cannot?
Kitomba covers Appointment booking, Point of sale, Stock management, Client management. SuperSalon covers Multi-location management, Advanced appointment booking, Complex staff scheduling, CRM system. Both handle Xero, Google Calendar.
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