Orbis Salon vs Rise OS
Orbis Salon
orbissalon.co.ukRise OS
riseos.usSide by side
| Figure | Orbis Salon | Rise OS |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £4.99/mo | $99.99/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Spec score · Salon App Builder Software | 8.3 (#9) | 7.7 (#22) |
| Integrations | Orbis websites can integrate with booking systems, Google Business Profile, Google Analytics, Search Console, WordPress, Wix and Squarespace. | The site describes Google Calendar as built in and lists Calendar, Maps, Business Profile, and reviews as part of its Google ecosystem integration. |
| Payments | Customer payments may be processed through Orbis Pay, Stripe Connect or another supported payment provider, and raw card security codes are not stored by Orbis. | Rise OS says it adds 0% processing markup and lets salons use their own processor, whose fees are charged separately. |
| Support | Orbis provides UK-based support by email and phone, with contact hours Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm UK time, and aims to reply to email enquiries within one working day. | The monthly fee includes hosting, support, error fixes, and future updates for as long as the customer stays with Rise OS. |
Plans
Orbis Salon
- Lite£4.99 a month
- Core£9.99 a month
- Pro£14.99 a month
- Clinic£19.99 a month
In their own words
Orbis Salon
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.