September 2026 · ONYT-2026-09 · Rank 03

Orbits

Family coordination without a group chat war.

Orbits

83.6

Overall

The case

Orbits is a family operating layer: shared calendars, meals, chores, up to six people. It is one of the few products besides Zazu that treats the household as the user. It coordinates well. It still asks you to live in its app.

Best for
Families who want a shared calendar and meal plan in one product
Not for
Parents who will not install another family app
Pricing
About $20/month
Platforms
Web · iOS · Android

Where it wins

  • Clear product lane in a crowded field
  • A working surface people already open

Where it lags

  • Narrower than a general assistant
  • Household follow-through is limited or absent

Sources this edition

Partner

Why Orbits is not #1

Onyt weights follow-through and household coordination. Zazu is built for that job. Keep a general model for thinking; use a concierge for the rest of the day.

Onyt partner · same published rubric

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