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Head-to-head · Salon CRM Software

ZibaDesk vs Orbis Salon

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score ZibaDesk #3 in Salon CRM Software 8.4/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit ZibaDesk
Orbis Salon #6 in Salon CRM Software 6.7/10 From £4.99/mo ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Orbis Salon

ZibaDesk leads on 4 checks, Orbis Salon on 0, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreZibaDesk · 8.4/10
  • Free planonly ZibaDesk
  • Most featuresZibaDesk · 3 of 3

ZibaDesk scores higher on our rubric for salon crm software: 8.4 against 6.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.

ZibaDesk offers free plan; Orbis Salon doesn't. ZibaDesk offers client history; Orbis Salon doesn't publish it. ZibaDesk offers retention campaigns; Orbis Salon doesn't publish it. ZibaDesk offers client segmentation; Orbis Salon doesn't publish it.

ZibaDesk is the better fit for small salons wanting free offline-capable CRM. Orbis Salon is the better fit for budget-conscious salons needing broad core tools.

  • ZibaDesk fits best

    Small salons wanting free offline-capable CRM

  • Orbis Salon fits best

    Budget-conscious salons needing broad core tools

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Side by side

Feature ZibaDesk 8.4/10 Visit ↗ Orbis Salon 6.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 6.7
Ranking #3 in Salon CRM Software #6 in Salon CRM Software
Best for Small salons wanting free offline-capable CRM 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, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations 6 integrations 1 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features ZibaDesk 3/3 · Orbis Salon 0/3
Client history ✓ (best) Not published
Retention campaigns ✓ (best) Not published
Client segmentation ✓ (best) Not published
Specs
Communication channels Multi_channel Not published
Mobile apps Ios_android Not published
Contact limit Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes POS, booking, CRM, inventory and reporting
  • Offline-capable app synchronizes across web, desktop and mobile
  • Supports booking, messaging, loyalty, memberships and client segmentation
  • Low £4.99 monthly starting price
  • Combines booking, POS, records, inventory and marketing
  • Runs on web, iOS, Android, Windows and macOS
Cons
  • Free does not include SMS or WhatsApp campaigns
  • Unlimited staff and dedicated support require Ultra
  • The Pro plan's price is not included in the plan details
  • 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

ZibaDesk combines salon CRM, appointment booking, point of sale, inventory, messaging and reporting in one platform. It is aimed at salons, beauty businesses, medspas and aesthetics clinics, with tools for customer profiles, visit history,…

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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…

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  1. ZibaDeskSalon CRM Software 8.4Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. Orbis SalonSalon CRM Software 6.7From £4.99/mo

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ZibaDesk — where it wins

    • Free plan includes POS, booking, CRM, inventory and reporting
    • Offline-capable app synchronizes across web, desktop and mobile
    • Supports booking, messaging, loyalty, memberships and client segmentation

    Where it doesn't

    • Free does not include SMS or WhatsApp campaigns
    • Unlimited staff and dedicated support require Ultra
    • The Pro plan's price is not included in the plan details

  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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