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Head-to-head · Salon Staff Scheduling Software

Kitomba vs Salonized

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Kitomba #7 in Salon Staff Scheduling Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Kitomba
Salonized #8 in Salon Staff Scheduling Software 8.3/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Salonized

Kitomba leads on 0 checks, Salonized on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreKitomba · 8.5/10

Kitomba scores higher on our rubric for salon staff scheduling software: 8.5 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.

Kitomba is the better fit for established multi-site salons needing core scheduling. Salonized is the better fit for small salons seeking affordable scheduling and POS.

  • Kitomba fits best

    Established multi-site salons needing core scheduling

  • Salonized fits best

    Small salons seeking affordable scheduling and POS

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Side by side

Feature Kitomba 8.5/10 Visit ↗ Salonized 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 8.3
Ranking #7 in Salon Staff Scheduling Software #8 in Salon Staff Scheduling Software
Best for Established multi-site salons needing core scheduling Small salons seeking affordable scheduling and POS
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — €21/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs · 24/7 Live chat
Compliance PCI DSS 2FA
Integrations 3 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Kitomba 0/5 · Salonized 0/5
Availability management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Time-off management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Shift swaps Not checked yet Not checked yet
Open shift coverage Not checked yet Not checked yet
Appointment sync Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Staff limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Staff mobile access Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines appointment books, calendars, booking pages, reminders and deposits
  • Adds POS, EFTPOS, inventory, waitlists and multi-location reporting
  • Supports staff targets, repeat appointments, messaging and automated reminders
  • Online bookings, calendar management and automated appointment reminders
  • POS, online payments, inventory, reporting, gift cards and loyalty tools
  • Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android access
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales and varies by package, features and staff count
  • Calendar synchronization is one-way
  • There is no free plan
  • No free plan; access starts at €21 per month
  • Pricing varies by employee count and region, excluding VAT
  • Only one listed integration: Google 2-way sync
Our verdict

Kitomba is salon and spa management software for hair, beauty, medispa, wellness and barber businesses. It combines appointment scheduling with online booking pages, staff calendars, client management, automated SMS and email reminders,…

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Salonized is salon management software for solo professionals and salon teams that need scheduling alongside day-to-day operations. It combines an online calendar, booking widget, client management, automated reminders, POS, payments,…

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  1. KitombaSalon Staff Scheduling Software 8.5Pricing on request
  2. SalonizedSalon Staff Scheduling Software 8.3Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Kitomba — where it wins

    • Combines appointment books, calendars, booking pages, reminders and deposits
    • Adds POS, EFTPOS, inventory, waitlists and multi-location reporting
    • Supports staff targets, repeat appointments, messaging and automated reminders

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales and varies by package, features and staff count
    • Calendar synchronization is one-way
    • There is no free plan

  • Salonized — where it wins

    • Online bookings, calendar management and automated appointment reminders
    • POS, online payments, inventory, reporting, gift cards and loyalty tools
    • Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android access

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; access starts at €21 per month
    • Pricing varies by employee count and region, excluding VAT
    • Only one listed integration: Google 2-way sync

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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