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Head-to-head · Salon Software

Mangomint vs Kitomba

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Mangomint #4 in Salon Software 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 7 features Visit Mangomint
Kitomba #5 in Salon Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 7 features Visit Kitomba

Mangomint leads on 0 checks, Kitomba 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 scoreMangomint · 8.9/10

Mangomint scores higher on our rubric for salon software: 8.9 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.

Mangomint is the better fit for multi-location salons wanting modern workflows. Kitomba is the better fit for established salons prioritizing booking maturity.

  • Mangomint fits best

    Multi-location salons wanting modern workflows

  • Kitomba fits best

    Established salons prioritizing booking maturity

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Side by side

Feature Mangomint 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Kitomba 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.8
Ranking #4 in Salon Software #5 in Salon Software
Best for Multi-location salons wanting modern workflows Established salons prioritizing booking maturity
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — —
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs · 24/7
Compliance HIPAA PCI DSS
Integrations 7 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Mangomint 0/7 · Kitomba 0/7
Online booking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Staff calendar Not checked yet Not checked yet
POS and payments Not checked yet Not checked yet
Client reminders Not checked yet Not checked yet
Inventory tracking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Multi-location support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Memberships and packages Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Covers booking, payments, POS, memberships, forms, inventory, and reporting
  • Supports group appointments and embedded, login-free booking pages
  • Offers web, iOS, and Android apps plus multi-location management
  • 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
Cons
  • No ongoing free plan; the trial is free only until launch
  • Core pricing combines a $120 location fee with a $10 active-user fee
  • Phone, marketing, and payroll capabilities require separate add-ons
  • Custom pricing requires a sales conversation
  • Calendar sync is limited to one-way synchronization
  • No free plan is available
Our verdict

Mangomint is a cloud-based business management platform for salons, spas, med spas, wellness centers, barbershops, and other beauty businesses. It brings appointment scheduling, embedded booking pages, group appointments, payments, point…

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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,…

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  1. MangomintSalon Software 8.9Paid
  2. KitombaSalon Software 8.8Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Mangomint — where it wins

    • Covers booking, payments, POS, memberships, forms, inventory, and reporting
    • Supports group appointments and embedded, login-free booking pages
    • Offers web, iOS, and Android apps plus multi-location management

    Where it doesn't

    • No ongoing free plan; the trial is free only until launch
    • Core pricing combines a $120 location fee with a $10 active-user fee
    • Phone, marketing, and payroll capabilities require separate add-ons

  • 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
  • Mangomint8.9/10 · Paid

    A broad salon operations platform with multi-location tools and layered monthly fees.

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  • Kitomba8.8/10 · Pricing on request

    A mature salon platform combining booking, payments, client management and multi-location tools.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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