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Kitomba vs Mangomint

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Kitomba

Beauty

Salon software from New Zealand

From
79/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Mangomint logo

Mangomint

Beauty

Salon & spa software made simple

From
$120/monthly
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; Mangomint the base plan is $130 a month before any add ons, which is a high floor for a single chair salon
  • They diverge on capability: Kitomba covers Appointment booking, Mangomint covers Smart scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kitomba and Mangomint actually diverge.

Attributes where Kitomba and Mangomint differ
AttributeKitombaMangomint
Starting price79/month$120/monthly
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android, Api
Founded20012017

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

Only in Mangomint

  • Smart scheduling
  • Integrated payments
  • Automated confirmations
  • Inventory management
  • Express booking
  • Two-way texting
  • Business reports
  • QuickBooks

Both cover

  • Client management
  • Xero
  • Google Calendar
  • PCI DSS
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • Ios support

What people use each for

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

Kitomba

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

Mangomint

  • Salon and spa management softwarenot Kitomba
  • Multi-location business scheduling and point-of-salenot 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

Mangomint

  • The base plan is $130 a month before any add ons, which is a high floor for a single chair salon
  • Each additional location is $120 a month and each additional user $10
  • Phone service is $70 a month per line, marketing starts at $30 and payroll is $50 plus $8 per worker
  • Card processing is charged on top, at 2.45% plus 15 cents in person and 2.90% plus 30 cents for virtual payments

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

Mangomint

$120/monthly
  • Base Plan$120/monthly
    • Full access to complete platform and core features
    • Calendar and scheduling
    • Payments and point-of-sale
  • Phone Add-on$70/monthly
    • Phone line service
    • Optional add-on to base plan
  • Marketing Add-on$30/monthly
    • Starting price with various credit tiers available
    • Marketing automation credits range from 3,500 to 60,000 credits
  • Payroll Add-on$50/monthly
    • Payroll management
    • Per worker: $8 additional fee

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 Mangomint if

  • You need smart scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want integrated payments.
Mangomint review

Questions people ask

Is Kitomba or Mangomint better?
Neither clearly leads. Kitomba starts at 79/month and Mangomint at $120/monthly, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kitomba or Mangomint?
Kitomba starts at 79/month and Mangomint at $120/monthly.
Does Kitomba or Mangomint run on more platforms?
Kitomba runs on Web, Ios, Android. Mangomint runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
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 Mangomint is typically brought in for.
What can Kitomba do that Mangomint cannot?
Kitomba covers Appointment booking, Point of sale, Stock management, Marketing tools. Mangomint covers Smart scheduling, Integrated payments, Automated confirmations, Inventory management. Both handle Client management, Xero, Google Calendar, PCI DSS.

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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Mangomint: What is the total cost if I add multiple features to the base plan?

Base plan starts at $120 per month plus $10 per additional user. Optional add-ons include Phone at $70/month, Marketing starting at $30/month, Payroll at $50/month plus $8 per worker, and each additional location at $120/month. Free onboarding and data transfer are included.

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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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Mangomint: What are the payment processing rates if I accept cards?

Mangomint charges 2.45 percent plus $0.15 per transaction for in-person payments, and 2.90 percent plus $0.30 per transaction for virtual payments. These rates are in addition to the subscription fee.

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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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Mangomint: Can I cancel my subscription anytime?

Yes, Mangomint explicitly states 'Cancel anytime' on the pricing page. There are no long-term contracts required. Free onboarding and data transfer are provided when you sign up.

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