SpotBay vs DINGG: salon software compared
Both are salon software for India with online booking, WhatsApp, prepaid packages and GST billing. The clearest difference is pricing: SpotBay publishes its prices, while DINGG asks you to book a demo. Here is how they compare, based on DINGG's own website as we found it on 18 October 2026.
| At a glance | SpotBay | DINGG |
|---|---|---|
| Prices published | Yes: ₹0 Growth Free; Growth Pro ₹2,000/month per branch, billed annually | No: the pricing link opens a book-a-demo form |
| Try it | Growth Free plan at ₹0 | Free trial (length not stated) and free demo |
| Bot books from the chat; reminders and follow-ups | AI assistant for WhatsApp and two-way texting | |
| Prepaid | Wallet memberships with bonus credit | Points, vouchers and prepaid credits |
| GST billing | GST invoices in a financial-year bill series | GST-ready bills with automated tax calculations |
DINGG details as published on its own website, checked 18 October 2026. Plans and prices change, so check the source before you decide.
What it costs
| Plan or item | Price |
|---|---|
| SpotBay Growth Free | ₹0/month |
| SpotBay Growth ProPer branch, billed annually | ₹2,000/month |
| SpotBay Point of Sale add-onWith Growth Pro, billed annually | ₹1,000/month |
| DINGGPricing link leads to a demo form | Not published |
On 18 October 2026, dingg.app/pricing redirected to DINGG's "book a free demo" form, and we found no prices on its India pages. SpotBay prices are billed annually and exclude 18% GST; WhatsApp message credits are bought separately.
How it works
- 1
List what your salon uses every day: bookings, billing, memberships, reminders and reviews
- 2
Check each one against SpotBay's salon pages and pricing page, linked below
- 3
Start on Growth Free at ₹0, then move to Growth Pro, with the POS add-on for counter billing, when you're ready
What you get
Prices you can see before you talk to anyone
Growth Free is ₹0 a month. Growth Pro is ₹2,000 a month per branch and the Point of Sale add-on ₹1,000 a month with Growth Pro, both billed annually plus GST.
One calendar, three ways to book
Your booking page, your WhatsApp number and the front desk all land on one calendar. Online bookings go to the least-busy stylist who offers the service.
Booking inside the chat
Clients who message your WhatsApp number can book there and then: the bot lists days and free slots for them to tap.
Reminders you choose
Any mix of reminders from a week before the visit down to 30 minutes before, with stylist leave and parallel seats respected.
Wallet memberships with clear reports
Sell prepaid credit with a bonus, recharge at the counter, and see gross sales, promo cost and net revenue separately.
GST billing and split payments
GST invoices in a financial-year bill series, up to three payment methods on one bill, and 58mm, 80mm or A4 printing.
Questions people ask
How much does DINGG cost?
DINGG doesn't publish prices on its website. On 18 October 2026, dingg.app/pricing redirected to a "book a free demo" form, and the FAQ on its India homepage said DINGG was offering a free demo. SpotBay publishes its prices: Growth Free is ₹0, Growth Pro is ₹2,000 a month per branch and the Point of Sale add-on ₹1,000 a month with Growth Pro, both billed annually plus 18% GST. WhatsApp message credits are extra.
Can I try either before paying?
DINGG's India homepage invites you to select your business type to start a free trial, without stating its length, and offers a free demo. SpotBay has a Growth Free plan at ₹0 a month that you can stay on, and you can move to Growth Pro when you need more.
Do both take bookings on WhatsApp?
DINGG's website describes an AI assistant that handles WhatsApp conversations, including taking bookings. On SpotBay, clients who message your WhatsApp number can book from the chat: the bot lists days and free slots for them to tap, and the booking lands on the same calendar as your online and front-desk bookings. Chatbots run on your own WhatsApp Business number, which comes with Growth Pro.
Does DINGG do anything SpotBay's salon pages don't cover?
Yes. DINGG's website lists commission and payroll management and inventory transfer between branches, which SpotBay's salon pages don't cover. If those matter to you, weigh them against SpotBay's published pricing, wallet memberships and WhatsApp follow-ups.
How did you check DINGG's details?
We read DINGG's India homepage, feature pages and pricing link on dingg.app on 18 October 2026, from India. DINGG can change its website at any time, so confirm with DINGG before you decide. If something here is out of date, let us know through our contact page.
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