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Kitomba vs SalonBiz

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Kitomba

Beauty

Salon software from New Zealand

From
79/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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SalonBiz

Beauty

Complete salon and spa management suite

From
$160/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; SalonBiz pricing is per location: $160 per month for Basic, $265 for Essential and $370 for Premium
  • They diverge on capability: Kitomba covers Appointment booking, SalonBiz covers Appointment scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kitomba and SalonBiz actually diverge.

Attributes where Kitomba and SalonBiz differ
AttributeKitombaSalonBiz
Starting price79/month$160/month
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Windows
Founded20012005

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
  • Stock management
  • Client management
  • Marketing tools
  • Business analytics
  • Mobile apps
  • Online booking
  • Xero

Only in SalonBiz

  • Appointment scheduling
  • Inventory management
  • Client database
  • Staff management
  • Marketing automation
  • Business reporting
  • QuickBooks
  • Stripe

Both cover

  • Point of sale
  • 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 managementnot SalonBiz
  • Appointment and client bookingnot SalonBiz
  • Business operations for service-based companiesnot SalonBiz

SalonBiz

  • Salon appointment booking and point of sale priced per locationnot Kitomba
  • Integrated card payments through SalonBiz Paymentsnot Kitomba
  • Beauty school and institute management with student recordsnot 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

SalonBiz

  • Pricing is per location: $160 per month for Basic, $265 for Essential and $370 for Premium
  • Each tier caps service professionals at 5, 12 and 20 respectively, with extra staff sold in blocks of 10 at $55 per month
  • Not using SalonBiz Payments raises the monthly fee by $25 to $45 depending on tier
  • School and institute plans are capped at 100 students on Essential and 200 on Premium, with extra students at $15 per month per 25
  • Enterprise and multi location pricing is quote only with no published rate

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

SalonBiz

$160/month
  • Basic (Salon)$160/month
    • Full platform included
  • Essential (Salon)$265/month
    • Full platform included
  • Premium (Salon)$370/month
    • Full platform included
  • Essential (School/Institute)$315/month
    • Full platform included

Which should you pick?

Choose Kitomba if

  • You need appointment booking.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want stock management.
Kitomba review

Choose SalonBiz if

  • You need appointment scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Windows.
  • You also want inventory management.
SalonBiz review

Questions people ask

Is Kitomba or SalonBiz better?
Neither clearly leads. Kitomba starts at 79/month and SalonBiz at $160/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kitomba or SalonBiz?
Kitomba starts at 79/month and SalonBiz at $160/month.
Does Kitomba or SalonBiz run on more platforms?
Kitomba runs on Web, Ios, Android. SalonBiz runs on Web, Windows.
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 SalonBiz is typically brought in for.
What can Kitomba do that SalonBiz cannot?
Kitomba covers Appointment booking, Stock management, Client management, Marketing tools. SalonBiz covers Appointment scheduling, Inventory management, Client database, Staff management. Both handle Point of sale, SSL encryption, Cloud deployment, Web support.

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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SalonBiz: How much does SalonBiz cost?

SalonBiz salon pricing ranges from $160/month (Basic with 5 professionals) to $370/month (Premium with 20 professionals). School and institute pricing ranges from $315/month (Essential with 100 students) to $420/month (Premium with 200 students). Pricing is billed per location.

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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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SalonBiz: Does SalonBiz charge per location?

Yes, SalonBiz pricing is per location. If managing multiple locations, the selected plan price applies to each location individually.

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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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SalonBiz: What is the difference between SalonBiz plans?

SalonBiz salon plans differentiate by number of service professionals: Basic (5), Essential (12), and Premium (20). All plans include the full platform. Overage charges apply at $55/month per 10-person addition beyond the plan capacity.

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SalonBiz: Is there a long-term contract requirement for SalonBiz?

No, SalonBiz requires no long-term contract. Customers can cancel before their next billing date with no penalties or fees.

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