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OpenChair vs Orbis Salon
Both stand on salon commission management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Choose OpenChair if you operate a salon or barbershop in Australia, New Zealand, or the United Kingdom and want bookings, client records, scheduling, and payments connected. The no-card 14-day Pro trial gives eligible operators a way to try Pro before subscribing. Consider the per-member charges and communications allowances when choosing a plan.
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Orbis Salon combines appointment booking with business tools for customer records, payments and reporting. Check each plan’s staff, location and booking limits, and account for SMS charges if you need reminders.
Visit Orbis SalonThe facts
| OpenChair | Orbis Salon | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro (annual): A$349.50 a year | Lite: £4.99 a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | openchairpro.com | orbissalon.co.uk |
| On salon commission management software | #18 of 55 | #14 of 55 |
OpenChair: what it does well
- Clients can book through a branded storefront without an account.
- Scheduling includes ranked waitlist matches and processing gaps.
- Authorised staff can access client history and consultation details.
- Pro venues can record colour formulas and ingredient costs with appointments.
- The 14-day Pro trial requires no payment card.
What to know first
- Monthly Pro starts at A$34.95 a month.
- Each additional bookable team member costs A$20/month on monthly Pro.
- Unused communications allowances expire at reset.
- The verified Google Play destination is withheld pending correction of legacy product claims.
Orbis Salon: what it does well
- Online booking, staff calendars and customer reminders
- Supports multiple locations and inventory tracking
- Core and Pro include a business website and customer portal
- Free trials are available on every plan
What to know first
- Lite limits usage to 30 bookings per month
- Lite charges a 50p service fee per booking
- SMS reminders are pay-as-you-go
- Does not run HMRC payroll
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