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Kitomba vs Zolmi

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Kitomba

Beauty

Salon software from New Zealand

From
79/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Zolmi

Beauty

Cloud salon booking and management software with two flat plans

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Zolmi 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; Zolmi additional staff members cost $3 to $5 each per month depending on plan, on top of the base $20 or $30 monthly fee, as of August 2026
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kitomba and Zolmi actually diverge.

Attributes where Kitomba and Zolmi differ
AttributeKitombaZolmi
Starting price79/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded2001Unknown

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

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 Zolmi

Nothing recorded that Kitomba does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Kitomba

  • Salon and spa managementnot Zolmi
  • Appointment and client bookingnot Zolmi
  • Business operations for service-based companiesnot Zolmi

Zolmi

  • Managing hair salons with online booking and appointment remindersnot Kitomba
  • Operating nail salons with staff scheduling and client managementnot Kitomba
  • Running spa and medi-spa businesses with service inventorynot Kitomba
  • Managing massage therapy practices with client records and billingnot Kitomba
  • Operating tattoo shops with appointment management and product trackingnot 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

Zolmi

  • Additional staff members cost $3 to $5 each per month depending on plan, on top of the base $20 or $30 monthly fee, as of August 2026
  • Stock management, reporting and the website builder are locked to the PRO plan at $30 per month, as of August 2026

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

Zolmi

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic salon management
  • START$20/month
    • Online calendar
    • Appointment reminders
    • Online booking
  • PRO$30/month
    • All START features plus
    • Business reporting
    • Stock management

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 Zolmi if

  • You want to start without paying.
Zolmi review

Questions people ask

Is Kitomba or Zolmi better?
Neither clearly leads. Kitomba starts at 79/month and Zolmi at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kitomba or Zolmi?
Zolmi has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at 79/month for Kitomba and Free for Zolmi.
Does Kitomba or Zolmi run on more platforms?
Kitomba runs on Web, Ios, Android. Zolmi runs on Web.
Can I use Zolmi for free?
Yes. Zolmi 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 management, appointment and client booking, business operations for service-based companies. Of those, salon and spa management and appointment and client booking are not what Zolmi is typically brought in for.
What can Kitomba do that Zolmi cannot?
Kitomba covers Appointment booking, Point of sale, Stock management, Client management.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Kitomba: How much does Kitomba cost?

Kitomba pricing is customized based on selected package (Lite, Grow, Pro, Enterprise), features needed, and number of staff. Use their pricing calculator or book a demo with a Kitomba Business Consultant for a quote.

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Zolmi: Can I cancel Zolmi anytime or am I locked into a contract?

You can downgrade and cancel Zolmi plans at any time with no setup costs or contract required. Annual billing saves up to 30% compared to monthly.

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Kitomba: What are Kitomba's four pricing tiers?

Kitomba offers Lite (basic booking), Grow (client loyalty tools), Pro (team tracking and integrations), and Enterprise (multi-location management). Specific pricing requires a custom quote.

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Zolmi: Does Zolmi require a credit card to start the free plan?

No, Zolmi's free tier is available with no credit card required. You can upgrade to paid plans whenever you need advanced features.

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Kitomba: Are there additional costs beyond Kitomba software?

Yes, REACH.ai integration charges apply separately. Xero integration charges apply. Data migration and training sessions incur additional fees.

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Zolmi: How is customer support handled for Zolmi?

Zolmi offers customer support available 7 days a week. Your data is automatically backed up via Dropbox or Google Drive.

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