Gensolve vs Kitomba:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Kitomba had more branded searches than Gensolve among salon and clinic booking software in New Zealand. Kitomba had about 3,450 branded searches, while Gensolve had 740. Kitomba made up 27.3% of all salon and clinic booking software searches we track, and Gensolve accounted for 5.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about salon and clinic booking software, Kitomba appeared in three of the five answers and Gensolve in one. Kitomba was mentioned before Gensolve in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Kitomba, about 5 searches for every 1 for Gensolve
Who does AI mention more?
Kitomba, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Gensolve in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Kitomba, named ahead of Gensolve in 3 of 3 answers
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Top salon and clinic booking software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Kitomba was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Gensolve was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Kitomba was listed before Gensolve in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Fresha4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Timely4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Kitomba3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Cliniko2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Square2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Phorest2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Gensolve1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Mindbody0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which salon or clinic booking platform should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best salon and clinic booking platforms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best salon or clinic booking platform in New Zealand for a salon or clinic?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“client management software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“salon booking software nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Gensolve or Kitomba more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Gensolve and Kitomba by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight salon and clinic booking software we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Kitomba, Gensolve. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Fresha | Kitomba | Cliniko | Mindbody | Gensolve | Timely | Square | Phorest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 29.6% | 30.4% | 14.7% | 12.2% | 5.1% | 6.8% | 0.68% | 0.46% |
| Nov 2025 | 32.2% | 26.3% | 16.3% | 12.8% | 5.1% | 6.2% | 0.59% | 0.42% |
| Dec 2025 | 34.9% | 31% | 12% | 11.2% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 0.46% | 0.27% |
| Jan 2026 | 35.9% | 24.1% | 15% | 12.4% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 0.85% | 0.31% |
| Feb 2026 | 31.3% | 28.1% | 15.9% | 12.4% | 6.1% | 5.1% | 0.74% | 0.33% |
| Mar 2026 | 34.3% | 28.1% | 14.2% | 10.3% | 6.6% | 5.5% | 0.81% | 0.22% |
| Apr 2026 | 31% | 27.7% | 15.8% | 13.5% | 6% | 5% | 0.73% | 0.32% |
| May 2026 | 33.4% | 29.5% | 13.7% | 10.7% | 6.4% | 5.4% | 0.64% | 0.14% |
| Jun 2026 | 32.8% | 30.1% | 13.6% | 11.2% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 0.63% | 0.28% |
| Jul 2026 | 35.5% | 30.6% | 12.4% | 10.4% | 5.6% | 4.6% | 0.68% | 0.23% |
| Aug 2026 | 37.1% | 27.5% | 12.4% | 9.9% | 6.8% | 5.5% | 0.53% | 0.23% |
| Sep 2026 | 36.9% | 27.3% | 13% | 10.4% | 5.9% | 5.7% | 0.71% | 0.24% |
How has the Gensolve and Kitomba comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Kitomba was ahead of Gensolve in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Gensolve’s share of searches among salon and clinic booking software in New Zealand moved from 5.1% to 5.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 670 to 740.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kitomba’s share of searches among salon and clinic booking software in New Zealand moved from 30.4% to 27.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4K to 3.5K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand salon and clinic booking software in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Gensolve lost share of searches among salon and clinic booking software in New Zealand, from 6.8% to 5.9%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Kitomba in New Zealand fell 14% over 12 measured months, from 4K to 3.5K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
9 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Gensolve’s and Kitomba’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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