For detailers shopping for an OrbisX alternative
Detailing software that feels like a modern app
Deposits right after booking, two-way texting on Pro with nothing to set up, and follow-ups that write themselves, from $39/month. Import your OrbisX data by CSV.
30-day free trial · Cancel anytime · Plans from $39/month
Strata is a detailing app for solo and small shops, from $39 a month. Booking, deposits, texting, invoicing, and automated follow-up in one place, and it imports your OrbisX export.
Side by side
How Strata compares, line by line
| Capability | Strata | Older detailing software |
|---|---|---|
| Online booking + deposits | StrataBranded booking page takes a Stripe deposit right after booking and flags any that never came through. | Older detailing softwareOlder tools often take the booking but leave you to chase the deposit yourself. |
| Two-way texting | StrataTwo-way SMS on Pro and Premier, no setup. Customers reply C to confirm, one Messages inbox, STOP/START and carrier registration handled. | Older detailing softwareMany older tools send one-way reminders you can't reply to inside the app. |
| Follow-up on autopilot | StrataAutopilot queues overdue regulars, cold quotes, and unbilled jobs with the text written. Approval-only, with a revenue ledger. | Older detailing softwareUsually the follow-up is on you to remember, or it simply doesn't happen. |
| Quote to invoice | StrataQuote, appointment, and invoice are one thread, with add-ons, tax, deposits, and balances carried through. | Older detailing softwareOften split across separate screens or tools you re-enter between. |
| Calendar + jobs board | StrataMonth-to-day calendar with bays, staff, and buffers, plus a jobs board showing revenue per column. | Older detailing softwareTypically a calendar, without a live view of work in progress and what each stage is worth. |
| What you can actually see | StrataLive revenue, margin, and collection dashboards, a monthly recap, and goals with a per-day pace to hit them. | Older detailing softwareMany older tools show you a booking list more than what you actually collected. |
| Pricing | StrataPlans from $39/month, and every plan runs the shop. Texting starts on Pro. 30-day free trial, cancel anytime. | Older detailing softwarePricing is often tiered, with add-ons and per-seat fees stacked on top. |
Why shops choose Strata
It feels like an app your customers already know
Strata runs on your phone, with iPhone and Android apps. Branded booking page, month-to-day calendar, and a jobs board that slides cards from Scheduled to Complete.
Deposits and texting are built in, not bolted on
Customers pay a Stripe deposit right after booking, and Strata flags any that never landed. On Pro and Premier, enable two-way SMS and customers reply C to confirm.
Autopilot does the follow-up you keep forgetting
Autopilot queues overdue regulars, cold quotes, and unbilled jobs with the text written. Nothing sends without your approval. A revenue ledger shows what it brought back.
Every plan runs the shop
From $39 a month. Every plan runs the shop: booking, deposits, quotes and invoices. Texting starts on Pro. Plans differ by logins, clients and texting. 30-day free trial, cancel anytime.
Bring your data with you
Moving your data over from OrbisX
No paid onboarding call. The CSV importer is self-serve. Export customers, vehicles, and history from OrbisX, match the columns to Strata's template, and import. The same path works for Urable, TintWiz, QuickBooks, or any CSV.
See how import worksCommon questions
Can I bring my OrbisX data into Strata?
Yes. Export your customers, vehicles, and history from OrbisX and import them with Strata's self-serve CSV importer. The same path works for Urable, TintWiz, QuickBooks, or any CSV export. No paid onboarding.
Do I need my own phone number for texting?
Strata texts from its registered line with your shop's name on every message, starting on Pro. Nothing to set up. Customers reply C to confirm. Premier adds a local number that is yours alone.
Will Autopilot text my customers without me?
No. Autopilot is approval-only. It queues the follow-up with the message written, and nothing goes out until you say so. A revenue ledger shows what it brought back.
What does Strata cost?
Plans start at $39 a month, and every plan runs the shop. Texting starts on Pro. You add a card to start your 30-day free trial, and nothing is charged until it ends.
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Start the 30-day free trial, cancel anytime, and import your OrbisX export in a few minutes. If it's not better, you've lost nothing.
