Orbis Salon vs Salon Manager
Orbis Salon
orbissalon.co.uk
Salon Manager
salonmanageronline.co.ukSide by side
| Figure | Orbis Salon | Salon Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £4.99/mo | $29/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Spec score · Esthetician Software | 8.3 (#10) | 7.4 (#24) |
| Spec score · Salon CRM Software | 8.3 (#16) | 7.5 (#36) |
| Audience | Orbis Salon is built for hair salons, barbershops, beauty and nail businesses, aesthetics clinics, podiatrists, massage businesses, personal trainers and recovery studios. | The software is designed for solo professionals, salons, barbershops, spas, aesthetic clinics, colleges, academies and multi-location groups. |
| Headquarters | London, England, UK | Wallingford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom |
| Integrations | Orbis websites can integrate with booking systems, Google Business Profile, Google Analytics, Search Console, WordPress, Wix and Squarespace. | Salon Manager states that it integrates with Clover, Dojo and Stripe; SalonPay is its own integrated payment service for Salon Manager customers. |
| Notable limits | SMS reminders are pay-as-you-go, Orbis does not run HMRC payroll, and Clover automatic integration or two-way sync is not promised. | Feature availability depends on the selected package, optional services, hardware, payment requirements and implementation. |
| Security | Sensitive customer information is protected with application-level encryption at rest, separately managed keys, HTTPS, tenant isolation, role permissions, password hashing, audit trails and backups. | Listed security controls include multi-factor authentication, role-based permissions, approved-device controls, encryption, Cyber Essentials certification and annual penetration testing. |
| 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. | Packages include unlimited training and support from a UK-based team, with migration help available during setup. |
Plans
Orbis Salon
- Lite£4.99 a month
- Core£9.99 a month
- Pro£14.99 a month
- Clinic£19.99 a month
Salon Manager
- Essentials$29 a month
- Premium$49 a month
- Premium+$99 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
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.
Salon Manager
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