Kitomba vs Mindbody:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Kitomba had more branded searches than Mindbody among salon and clinic booking software in New Zealand. Kitomba had about 3,450 branded searches, while Mindbody had 1,310. Kitomba made up 27.3% of all salon and clinic booking software searches we track, and Mindbody accounted for 10.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about salon and clinic booking software, Kitomba appeared in three of the five answers and Mindbody in none.
Who do people search for more?
Kitomba, about 3 searches for every 1 for Mindbody
Who does AI mention more?
Kitomba, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Mindbody in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Kitomba, the only one of the two named
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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. Mindbody did not appear in any of the five answers.
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 Kitomba or Mindbody more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Kitomba and Mindbody 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, Mindbody. 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 Kitomba and Mindbody comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Kitomba was ahead of Mindbody in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- 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.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Mindbody’s share of searches among salon and clinic booking software in New Zealand moved from 12.2% to 10.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.6K to 1.3K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand salon and clinic booking software in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
14 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Kitomba’s and Mindbody’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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