Alternatives · Salon & Studio
Kitomba alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Kitomba alternative for most people is Fresha (3.0 GPA), second in our ranking of salon, spa and studio booking apps.
Kitomba compared with 4 alternatives: Fresha, Phorest, Vagaro and Booksy.
Kitomba's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. None of the alternatives has a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
How each one differs from Kitomba
Fresha
Salon and spa booking with a consumer marketplace for new clients
- Fresha starts at $19.95 per month for one bookable team member (Independent).
- Fresha also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Fresha also covers shift scheduling.
- Fresha does not cover reports and sMS marketing, which Kitomba does.
Suits: Salons, barbers and spas that want low subscription costs
Phorest
Salon and medspa software for booking, POS and marketing
- Phorest also lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Phorest does not cover email campaigns and inventory, which Kitomba does.
Suits: Salons and medspas with three or more staff
Vagaro
Booking, payments and marketing for salons, spas and studios
- Vagaro starts at $30 per month for 1 calendar, after $23.99 a month for the first 6 months.
- Vagaro also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Vagaro also covers forms, payroll and class booking.
- Vagaro does not cover reports, sMS marketing and review collection, which Kitomba does.
Suits: Salons, spas and barbers that want a low entry price
Booksy
Booking app and marketplace for barbers, salons and beauty pros
- Booksy starts at $29.99 per month, plus $20 per extra team member.
- Booksy also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Booksy also covers forms.
- Booksy does not cover reports, inventory and review collection, which Kitomba does.
Suits: Barbers and independent beauty pros who run their book from a phone
Limits worth knowing in Kitomba
- No prices are published: the page asks a few questions and returns a quote, so this listing carries no plan prices.
- The Plus range with Kitomba Pay is advertised with 20% off software fees; the discount applies only to those plans.
- REACH.ai marketing and Reputation AI features carry separate charges and are offered in New Zealand and Australia.
- The pages mention only Australian and New Zealand phone lines, so availability elsewhere is unclear.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Kitomba?
The alternatives to Kitomba in this directory are Fresha, Phorest, Vagaro and Booksy. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Kitomba.
Is there a free alternative to Kitomba?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Fresha, Vagaro and Booksy offer a free trial.
Which Kitomba alternatives work on Windows?
The Kitomba listing does not include a Windows app. Phorest lists one.
Which Kitomba alternatives work on macOS?
The Kitomba listing does not include a macOS app. Phorest lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.