Orbis Salon vs Ovatu

Orbis Salon is booking and business-management software for salons, clinics, therapists, and other appointment-led businesses. It brings together websites, multi-service booking, customer accounts, payments, forms, treatment records, photos, and reporting. Core and Pro include a bespoke multi-page website on the customer's domain and a portal where customers can manage accounts, appointments, forms, and saved payment methods. Orbis Salon Manager is available through app stores and as a Mac download, with browser access also available. Website integrations include booking systems, Google Business Profile, Google Analytics, Search Console, WordPress, Wix, and Squarespace. Payments can be processed through Orbis Pay, Stripe Connect, or another supported provider; Orbis says it does not store raw card security codes. Lite costs £4.99 a month and includes one staff member, one location, 30 bookings per month, and a 50p booking service fee per booking. Core costs £9.99 a month, Pro £14.99 a month, and Clinic £19.99 a month. SMS reminders are pay-as-you-go, and Orbis does not run HMRC payroll.

Ovatu is appointment scheduling software marketed to beauty and wellness businesses. Customers can book, manage, and pay for appointments around the clock through a branded mini-site, booking widget, or booking beacon. Businesses can manage availability, recurring appointments, employee schedules, automated notifications, and double-booking prevention. Customer profiles can hold appointment histories, loyalty points, contact details, notes, forms, photos, and document uploads. Payment options include online checkout, deposits, card capture, payment requests, receipts, and integrated terminals.

The Neat plan costs $25 a month for the first employee and 7 USD per month for each additional employee; Loaded costs $38 a month for the first employee and 10 USD per month per additional employee. Plans are month to month and cancellable at any time. A 30-day trial requires no card or payment details. SMS appointment reminders cost US$0.04 per message in addition to the monthly plan. Listed platforms are Android, iOS, macOS, and web. Integrations include Slack, Meta, Instagram, Mailchimp, PayPal, Stripe, Square, and Zoom, among others. Ovatu says it provides free email, live chat, and phone support across multiple time zones.