Head-to-head · Salon Software
Orbis Salon vs ELIV8
Orbis Salon leads on 0 checks, ELIV8 on 0, and 8 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreOrbis Salon · 6.6/10
- Free trialonly ELIV8
Orbis Salon scores higher on our rubric for salon software: 6.6 against 6.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #24 and #29.
Orbis Salon is the better fit for budget-conscious salons needing full coverage. ELIV8 is the better fit for color-focused salons on a low budget.
- Orbis Salon fits best
Budget-conscious salons needing full coverage
- ELIV8 fits best
Color-focused salons on a low budget
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Side by side
| Feature | Orbis Salon 6.6/10 Visit ↗ | ELIV8 6.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 6.6 | 6.2 |
| Ranking | #24 in Salon Software | #29 in Salon Software |
| Best for | Budget-conscious salons needing full coverage | Color-focused salons on a low budget |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | £4.99/mo | £19/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web, iOS |
| Integrations | 1 integrations | 2 integrations |
| Features Orbis Salon 7/7 · ELIV8 7/7 | ||
| Online booking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Staff calendar | ✓ | ✓ |
| POS and payments | ✓ | ✓ |
| Client reminders | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inventory tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-location support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Memberships and packages | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Our verdict | 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, visual staff calendars, rotas,… Read the review → |
ELIV8 is a salon, barber and clinic management platform for UK businesses, with a particular fit for color-focused salons that need more than appointment scheduling. It combines an appointment diary, online booking, client profiles,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Orbis Salon — where it wins
- Booking, calendars, POS, reminders, inventory and memberships in one platform
- Runs across web, iOS, Android, Windows and macOS
- Multi-location management with marketing and reporting features
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; paid plans start at £4.99 per month
- Lite adds a 50p booking service fee per booking
- Team and location limits vary across the three plans
ELIV8 — where it wins
- Patch-test tracking and colour-formula recording support color services
- Starter includes booking, reminders, POS and client records for £19/month
- Four plans add inventory, memberships, AI communications and multi-location management
Where it doesn't
- Advanced features require higher-priced Professional, Business or Enterprise plans
- Android apps are coming soon; available platforms are web and iOS
- Listed integrations are limited to Stripe Payments and Google Search and reviews
- Orbis Salon6.6/10 · Paid
Broad salon operations coverage at a low monthly entry price, with plan limits to weigh.
Visit Orbis SalonFull verdict → - ELIV86.2/10 · 30-day trial
A color-focused salon platform with patch-test tracking, POS and booking from £19 per month.
Visit ELIV8Full verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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