Fresha vs Orbis Salon

Fresha9.0Visit Orbis Salon6.7Visit

Higher score Fresha #2 in Salon CRM Software 9.0/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Fresha

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Orbis Salon #6 in Salon CRM Software 6.7/10 From £4.99/mo ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Orbis Salon

• Fresha fits best

  Salons wanting broad free CRM coverage

• Orbis Salon fits best

  Budget-conscious salons needing broad core tools

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Side by side

Feature	Fresha 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Orbis Salon 6.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	6.7
Ranking	#2 in Salon CRM Software	#6 in Salon CRM Software
Best for	Salons wanting broad free CRM coverage	Budget-conscious salons needing broad core tools
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7	Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations	6 integrations	1 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Fresha 0/3 · Orbis Salon 0/3
Client history	Not published	Not published
Retention campaigns	Not published	Not published
Client segmentation	Not published	Not published
Specs
Communication channels	Not published	Not published
Mobile apps	Not published	Not published
Contact limit	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Free Independent and Team subscriptions Booking, CRM, reminders, payments, POS, marketing, and inventory Web, iOS, Android, and six listed integrations	Low £4.99 monthly starting price Combines booking, POS, records, inventory and marketing Runs on web, iOS, Android, Windows and macOS
Cons	Some communications and marketplace features may incur usage charges Payment processing and optional add-ons may add usage-based costs Calendar synchronization is documented as one-way	Lite adds a 50p service fee per booking Core and Pro have team-member and location limits Named integrations are limited to Orbis Pay, Clover and Online Shop
Our verdict	Fresha is cloud-based booking and business management software for salons, spas, barbershops, medspas, massage therapists, fitness businesses, and other beauty, wellness, and healthcare providers. It brings appointment scheduling, online… Read the review →	Orbis Salon is booking and business-management software for salons, barbers, beauty businesses, clinics, therapists, studios and other appointment-led businesses. It brings together branded online booking, staff calendars, customer… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Fresha — where it wins

  • Free Independent and Team subscriptions
  • Booking, CRM, reminders, payments, POS, marketing, and inventory
  • Web, iOS, Android, and six listed integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Some communications and marketplace features may incur usage charges
  • Payment processing and optional add-ons may add usage-based costs
  • Calendar synchronization is documented as one-way

• Orbis Salon — where it wins

  • Low £4.99 monthly starting price
  • Combines booking, POS, records, inventory and marketing
  • Runs on web, iOS, Android, Windows and macOS

  Where it doesn't

  • Lite adds a 50p service fee per booking
  • Core and Pro have team-member and location limits
  • Named integrations are limited to Orbis Pay, Clover and Online Shop

• Fresha9.0/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A broad salon CRM with free plans, booking, payments, marketing, and team tools.

  Visit FreshaFull verdict →
• Orbis Salon6.7/10 · From £4.99/mo

  Broad salon management tools at a low monthly starting price.

  Visit Orbis SalonFull verdict →