Head-to-head · Salon Software
DaySmart Salon vs Kitomba
DaySmart Salon leads on 0 checks, Kitomba on 0, and 8 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreDaySmart Salon · 9.0/10
- Free trialonly DaySmart Salon
- Most featuresDaySmart Salon · 7 of 7
DaySmart Salon scores higher on our rubric for salon software: 9.0 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.
DaySmart Salon is the better fit for growing salons wanting affordable depth. Kitomba is the better fit for established salons prioritizing booking maturity.
- DaySmart Salon fits best
Growing salons wanting affordable depth
- Kitomba fits best
Established salons prioritizing booking maturity
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Side by side
| Feature | DaySmart Salon 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | Kitomba 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #3 in Salon Software | #5 in Salon Software |
| Best for | Growing salons wanting affordable depth | Established salons prioritizing booking maturity |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $29/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs | Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs · 24/7 |
| Integrations | 1 integrations | 3 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features DaySmart Salon 7/7 · Kitomba 0/7 | ||
| Online booking | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Staff calendar | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| POS and payments | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Client reminders | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Inventory tracking | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Multi-location support | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Memberships and packages | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | DaySmart Salon is cloud-based management software for independent stylists, hair salons, barbershops, nail salons, skin clinics, and multi-location businesses. Its feature set spans appointment scheduling, staff calendars, online booking,… Read the review → |
Kitomba is salon and spa management software for hair, beauty, medispa, wellness and barber businesses. It brings together online booking pages, appointment books, staff calendars, automated SMS and email reminders, client records,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
DaySmart Salon — where it wins
- Booking, reminders, POS, inventory, payroll, and reporting in one suite
- Online booking through websites, Instagram, and Facebook
- Web, iOS, and Android support for off-site management
Where it doesn't
- Basic supports 1 user, limiting fit for larger teams
- Advanced payroll and commission tracking require Premium Growth
- QuickBooks Connect is available only with Premium
Kitomba — where it wins
- Online booking, calendars, reminders and two-way appointment messaging
- Integrated POS, EFTPOS, deposits, vouchers and online payment collection
- Enterprise tools for multi-location management and unified financial reporting
Where it doesn't
- Custom pricing requires a sales conversation
- Calendar sync is limited to one-way synchronization
- No free plan is available
- DaySmart Salon9.0/10 · 14-day trial
A broad salon suite with affordable entry pricing and deeper tools on higher tiers.
Visit DaySmartFull verdict → - Kitomba8.8/10 · Pricing on request
A mature salon platform combining booking, payments, client management and multi-location tools.
Visit KitombaFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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