Orb XI unifies scheduling, POS, payments, memberships, marketing, inventory, staff management, client apps, kiosks, reporting, automation, and AI into one connected system β giving beauty businesses more built-in power than any other platform in the industry.
The average salon spends $500-2,000/month on disconnected tools that don't talk to each other.
Not just another AI buzzword. Our patent-pending technology handles real tasks, 24/7.
The world's first truly intelligent booking system. Clients book in natural language.
AI-powered color formula recommendations based on client history and hair condition.
24/7 phone coverage. Our AI answers calls, books appointments, and handles FAQs.
Hair Try-On, Skin Care Analysis, Tricoanalysis, Makeup Simulation, Cosmetic Previews.
Ask questions in plain English and get instant answers from your business data.
Multiple AI agents working together seamlessly to handle complex tasks.
Unified checkout for services, products, gift cards, and memberships.
Resource management, 2-way sync, waitlist, class booking.
Email, SMS, Facebook, Instagram, Google Businessβall in one inbox.
Booking, history, photos, medical records, rewards, payments.
Auto-request reviews. AI responds instantly.
Sales, staff, inventory, retentionβlive dashboards.
iOS app with Stripe Terminal. Per-staff tipping.
Recurring billing, per-service tokens, VIP perks.
See exactly how much time and money you could save by switching to Orb XI.
We replaced 8 different tools with Orb XI and saved over $600/month. The AI booking alone has increased our appointments by 23%.
The AI voice agent handles 40% of our calls now. My front desk can focus on in-person clients instead of being glued to the phone.
No-shows dropped from 18% to under 5%. The automated reminders and easy rebooking make a huge difference.
| Advanced AI & Automation | Orb XI | Mangomint | Boulevard | Meevo | Phorest | GlossGenius |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Online Booking Patent Pending "Book me a balayage with Sarah next Tuesday afternoon" β done |
β | β | β | β | β | β |
| AI Coloristβ’ Patent Pending Auto-generates formulas from photos, deducts color inventory in real-time |
β | β | β | β | β | β |
| AI Color Scaleβ’ Coming Soon Integrated with AI Colorist, POS & inventory β weighs color in real-time |
β | β | β | β | β | β |
| BI Copilotβ’ Patent Pending Ask questions in plain English, get ML-powered predictions & insights |
β | β | β | β | β | β |
| AI Voice Agents Autonomous AI answers calls 24/7, books appointments, handles inquiries |
β | β | β | β | β | β |
| AI Try-On Clients preview hair colors & styles on their own photo before booking |
β | β | β | β | β | β |
| Multi-Agent AI Orchestration Multiple specialized AI agents work together across your business |
β | β | β | β | β | β |
| AI-Powered Inventory ML predicts reorder needs, auto-deducts from services β not just tracking |
β | β Basic tracking only |
β Basic tracking only |
β Basic tracking only |
β Basic tracking only |
β Basic tracking only |
| AI Marketing Automation AI writes campaigns, targets ideal clients, optimizes send times |
β | β Manual campaigns |
β Manual campaigns |
β Manual campaigns |
β Manual campaigns |
β Manual campaigns |
| Visual Workflow Builder Drag-and-drop automation builder β no coding required |
β | β | β | β | β | β |
| Per-Staff Direct Tipping Tips go straight to staff bank accounts β never touches salon account |
β | β Tips pooled in salon |
β Tips pooled in salon |
β Tips pooled in salon |
β Tips pooled in salon |
β Via payroll only |
| True Omni-Channel 2-Way Messaging SMS, Email, Phone, Instagram DM, Facebook Messenger, Google Business β unified |
β | β SMS only |
β SMS only |
β SMS only |
β SMS only |
β SMS only |
| AI No-Show Prevention Predicts no-shows before they happen, auto-sends targeted reminders |
β | β Basic reminders |
β Basic reminders |
β Basic reminders |
β Basic reminders |
β Basic reminders |
| AI Schedule Optimization Automatically fills gaps, maximizes revenue per chair |
β | β | β | β | β | β |
| AI Client Insights Predicts client churn, suggests retention actions automatically |
β | β Static reports |
β Static reports |
β Static reports |
β Static reports |
β Static reports |
| Native Kiosk App Dedicated iPad app for self check-in with forms & payments |
β | ~ Limited kiosk mode |
β | ~ Paid add-on |
~ Guest app only |
β |
| White-Label Client Portal Fully branded portal with your logo, colors, custom domain |
β | β Logo only, no domain |
β Logo only, no domain |
β | β | β |
| Real-Time Commission Dashboard Staff see live earnings, tiered scales, goals β updated instantly |
β | ~ Basic commission |
~ Basic commission |
~ Basic commission |
~ Basic commission |
β |
| AI Upsell Recommendations AI suggests add-ons at checkout based on client history & preferences |
β | β | β | β | β | β |
| GHL/Zapier/Open API Native GoHighLevel, Zapier, and full open API for custom integrations |
β | β Limited API |
~ API only, no GHL |
β | β | β |
| Starting Price Unlimited users |
FREE* or $199/mo | $375+/mo + add-ons |
$369+/mo + add-ons |
$529+/mo + add-ons |
Hidden Contact sales |
$148+/mo + add-ons |
*Disclaimer: All comparisons are based on publicly available information at time of publishing (January 2026). Pricing, features, and capabilities are subject to change. This comparison is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered comprehensive or definitive. We encourage you to conduct your own independent research and contact each vendor directly to verify current offerings. Orb XI makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of third-party information presented herein.
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