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Orbis Salon vs PandaCue
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.
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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.
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PandaCue brings booking, client conversations, payments, and business reporting together for salon and spa operations. Its payroll role is limited to organizing payroll data, and third-party services may add subscription costs.
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| Orbis Salon | PandaCue | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Not published |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Lite: £4.99 a month | Not published |
| Plans published | 4 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | orbissalon.co.uk | web.pandacue.com |
| On salon commission management software | #14 of 55 | #29 of 55 |
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
PandaCue: what it does well
- Advertises a 7-day free trial
- Booking supports deposits and automated waitlists
- Client inbox combines four communication channels
- Reports update as activity occurs
- Integration fees are included for customers
What to know first
- Third-party integrations may require paid subscriptions
- Does not run payroll, tax filings, or direct deposits
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