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Kitomba vs SalonRunner

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Kitomba

Beauty

Salon software from New Zealand

From
79/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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SalonRunner

Beauty

Run your salon like a pro

From
$19/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; SalonRunner salonRunner is the underlying platform behind the flagship Rosy Salon Software brand, offered white-label through a VAR program (Internet Archive capture, 29 December 2021); no pricing figures were published
  • They diverge on capability: Kitomba covers Appointment booking, SalonRunner covers Staff scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kitomba and SalonRunner actually diverge.

Attributes where Kitomba and SalonRunner differ
AttributeKitombaSalonRunner
Starting price79/month$19/month
Founded20012012

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), platforms (Web, Ios, Android), 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
  • Xero
  • MYOB
  • Tyro

Only in SalonRunner

  • Staff scheduling
  • POS system
  • Commission tracking
  • SMS reminders
  • Marketing campaigns
  • Stripe
  • Square
  • Facebook

Both cover

  • Client management
  • Mobile apps
  • Online booking
  • Google Calendar
  • SSL encryption
  • Data backup
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android 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 SalonRunner
  • Appointment and client bookingnot SalonRunner
  • Business operations for service-based companiesnot SalonRunner

SalonRunner

  • Mobile salon managementnot Kitomba
  • Client bookingnot Kitomba
  • Staff coordinationnot Kitomba
  • Payment processingnot 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

SalonRunner

  • SalonRunner is the underlying platform behind the flagship Rosy Salon Software brand, offered white-label through a VAR program (Internet Archive capture, 29 December 2021); no pricing figures were 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

SalonRunner

$19/month
  • Solo$19/month
    • 1 user
    • Online booking
    • Client management
  • Team$49/month
    • Up to 5 users
    • All Solo features
    • Staff scheduling

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 SalonRunner if

  • You need staff scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want pos system.
SalonRunner review

Questions people ask

Is Kitomba or SalonRunner better?
Neither clearly leads. Kitomba starts at 79/month and SalonRunner at $19/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kitomba or SalonRunner?
Kitomba starts at 79/month and SalonRunner at $19/month.
Does Kitomba or SalonRunner run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
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 SalonRunner is typically brought in for.
What can Kitomba do that SalonRunner cannot?
Kitomba covers Appointment booking, Point of sale, Stock management, Marketing tools. SalonRunner covers Staff scheduling, POS system, Commission tracking, SMS reminders. Both handle Client management, Mobile apps, Online booking, Google Calendar.

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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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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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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