Head-to-head · Salon Software
Squire vs Orbis Salon
Squire 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 scoreSquire · 7.5/10
- Free trialonly Squire
Squire scores higher on our rubric for salon software: 7.5 against 6.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #16 and #24.
Squire is the better fit for barbershops and salons needing booth tools. Orbis Salon is the better fit for budget-conscious salons needing full coverage.
- Squire fits best
Barbershops and salons needing booth tools
- Orbis Salon fits best
Budget-conscious salons needing full coverage
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Side by side
| Feature | Squire 7.5/10 Visit ↗ | Orbis Salon 6.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.5 | 6.6 |
| Ranking | #16 in Salon Software | #24 in Salon Software |
| Best for | Barbershops and salons needing booth tools | Budget-conscious salons needing full coverage |
| Pricing model | Free | Paid |
| Starting price | $30/mo | £4.99/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Integrations | 4 integrations | 1 integrations |
| Features Squire 7/7 · Orbis Salon 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 | SQUIRE is business management software for barbers, barbershop owners, and multi-location barber brands. It combines online appointment booking, scheduling, point-of-sale payments, client management, reminders, reporting, inventory,… 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
Squire — where it wins
- Combines booking, scheduling, POS, reminders, and client management
- Supports booth-rent collection, commissions, memberships, and loyalty programs
- Offers multi-location support, branded apps, and inventory tracking
Where it doesn't
- SQUIRE is positioned primarily for barbershops rather than general salons
- There is no free plan
- Advanced features require higher-priced monthly tiers
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
- Squire7.5/10 · Open source
A broad barbershop platform with booking, payments, booth tools, and multi-location support.
Visit SQUIREFull 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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