Head-to-head · Salon Software
Ovatu vs Orbis Salon
Ovatu leads on 0 checks, Orbis Salon 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 scoreOvatu · 8.4/10
- Free trialonly Ovatu
- Most featuresOrbis Salon · 7 of 7
Ovatu scores higher on our rubric for salon software: 8.4 against 6.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #8 and #24.
Ovatu is the better fit for feature-rich salons needing integrations. Orbis Salon is the better fit for budget-conscious salons needing full coverage.
- Ovatu fits best
Feature-rich salons needing integrations
- Orbis Salon fits best
Budget-conscious salons needing full coverage
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Side by side
| Feature | Ovatu 8.4/10 Visit ↗ | Orbis Salon 6.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.4 | 6.6 |
| Ranking | #8 in Salon Software | #24 in Salon Software |
| Best for | Feature-rich salons needing integrations | Budget-conscious salons needing full coverage |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $25/user/mo | £4.99/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 30 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, macOS, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Integrations | 17 integrations | 1 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Ovatu 6/7 · Orbis Salon 7/7 | ||
| Online booking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Staff calendar | ✓ | ✓ |
| POS and payments | ✓ | ✓ |
| Client reminders | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inventory tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-location support | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Memberships and packages | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Our verdict | Ovatu is salon and appointment-business management software for salons, beauty businesses, wellness providers, and similar operators. It brings online booking, staff scheduling, customer records, automated email and SMS reminders,… 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, visual staff calendars, rotas,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Ovatu — where it wins
- Combines booking, rosters, reminders, POS, inventory, and reporting
- Supports forms, waivers, gift cards, passes, loyalty, and marketing
- Offers web, macOS, iOS, and Android access with broad integrations
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Advanced marketing features require the Loaded plan
- Additional employee charges apply beyond the first employee
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
- Ovatu8.4/10 · 30-day trial
A broad salon platform covering bookings, operations, payments, marketing, and inventory.
Visit OvatuFull verdict → - Orbis Salon6.6/10 · Paid
Broad salon operations coverage at a low monthly entry price, with plan limits to weigh.
Visit Orbis SalonFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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