Modern cloud software with transparent pricing.
An honest comparison to help you choose the right salon software for your business.
Quick facts at a glance
A side-by-side overview of key differences
Prices shown in AUD (inc. GST)
Bella Booking: Starter plan for 1-3 team members, Professional for 4+ (unlimited). Competitor pricing from official sources, verified January 2026.
Which is right for you?
An honest look at when each platform makes sense
Consider Bella Booking if...
- Transparent, published pricing — no need to contact sales for a quote
- Flat-rate unlimited team members at A$79/month (Professional plan)
- SMS reminders included (50-500/month) — no per-message charges
- AI assistant for business insights (Bella AI)
- Free 14-day trial with no credit card required
- Modern, clean interface built with current web technologies
- Waitlist management with automatic slot matching
- Client reviews included (Professional plan)
- Family and dependent booking support
- Client document storage (PDF, images)
- No lock-in contracts — cancel anytime
- 19 reports with charts and comparison mode
- Digital tipping included (not available on Kitomba)
- Prepaid packages for selling session bundles upfront
- Digital forms with electronic signatures (intake, consent)
Consider Kitomba if...
- You need integrated payroll and staff KPI tracking
- Gift vouchers are essential to your business
- You prefer a long-established provider with deep industry roots in ANZ
- You need email marketing campaigns built into your salon software
We believe in helping you find the right fit, even if it's not us.
Detailed feature comparison
A comprehensive look at what each platform offers
Scheduling & Booking
Client Management
Payments & POS
Team Management
Communication
Business Management
Platform & Support
Pricing breakdown
What you'll actually pay
Prices shown are starting prices and include GST. Bella Booking Starter includes up to 3 team members; Professional includes unlimited team members. Competitor pricing may vary based on team size.
Bella Booking
Solo (1 team): A$25/month AUD • Starter (1-3 team): A$47/month AUD • Professional (4+): A$79/month AUD
Kitomba
Additional costs to consider
- • SMS charges (additional cost)
- • Online booking add-on may have additional fees
Pricing information based on publicly available data as of 2026-03-07. Visit each provider's website for current pricing.
What Kitomba does well
We believe in honest comparisons. Here's what Kitomba excels at:
- 1Established AU/NZ market leader with 20+ years of industry experience
- 2Integrated payroll and KPI tracking for staff management
- 3Gift cards (physical and digital)
- 4Email marketing campaigns built in
- 550+ reports for deep business analysis
- 6Native mobile app (Kitomba 1) for iOS and Android
- 7Strong local support in ANZ region
Kitomba might be better if...
We believe in helping you find the right solution, even if it's not us. Here are some scenarios where other options might serve you better:
- 1Integrated payroll and KPI tracking for staff
- 2Physical and digital gift vouchers
- 3Email marketing campaign tools
- 450+ detailed reports (vs 19 in Bella)
- 5Native mobile app (vs PWA)
Still not sure? - we'll give you an honest assessment of whether Bella Booking is right for your business.
Switching from Kitomba?
We make it easy. Free data migration and 1-on-1 onboarding included with every plan.
How to switch from Kitomba
Step-by-step guide to export your data and move to Bella Booking. We offer free data migration and 1-on-1 onboarding with every plan.
- 1
Contact Kitomba support to request your data
Kitomba does not offer publicly documented self-service data export. Contact Kitomba support (phone, email, or chat — available six days a week) and request a full export of your client database, appointment history, and service list.
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Know your rights under the Privacy Act
Under the Australian Privacy Act, you are entitled to a copy of your client data. Kitomba is obligated to provide this upon request.
- 3
Send your exports to Bella Booking
Once you receive your data from Kitomba, email the files to our onboarding team. We will import your clients, validate the data, and help set up your services and team schedules.
Good to know
Kitomba does not have publicly documented self-service export steps. Their knowledge base requires a login. Under the Australian Privacy Act, you have the right to request all your data.
Need help with the migration?
Our team will handle the data import, set up your services, and walk you through everything — included free with every plan.
Sources: Information gathered from www.kitomba.com. Last verified: 2026-03-07.
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Important Notice
The information about Kitomba on this page is based on publicly available data as of 2026-03-07 and is provided for general comparison purposes only. Pricing, features, and policies may change at any time without notice. We make reasonable efforts to keep this information accurate, but we cannot guarantee its completeness or current accuracy.
Always verify directly with Kitomba before making any business decisions. This comparison reflects our understanding and may not capture all nuances of their offerings.