As a Fresha alternative in India, DINGG runs bookings, 5% GST billing with UPI, memberships, payroll and WhatsApp for 5,000+ salon, spa and clinic outlets: clients book on your own page and your own WhatsApp number with no commission on those bookings, and DINGG's own team in India sets you up and trains your staff.
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Nails & BeyondChennaiYes. DINGG covers what salons and spas use Fresha for (online booking with deposits, reminders, billing, memberships, packages, gift cards, inventory and team pay) and keeps every client with your business: your own booking page and WhatsApp number with no commission on bookings through them, 5% GST bills with UPI, and DINGG AI that answers and books on WhatsApp, phone and chat. Fresha pairs its salon software with a consumer marketplace and charges a one-time fee on brand-new clients who book you through it.
Quick answer: DINGG is a strong Fresha alternative for Indian salons, spas and clinics: clients book on your own page and WhatsApp number with no commission on those bookings, bills carry 5% GST with UPI, and DINGG AI books on WhatsApp, phone and chat. 5,000+ outlets run on DINGG.
Rated 4.9 on Google from 1,700+ reviews. In owners' own words:
We incorporated DINGG recently and must say it is so convenient to use. We have been able to manage our salon operations more effortlessly. The team also has been available whenever needed and sorted any doubts immediately.
it is good software to handle all purchase and expense i felt good using software
Amazing Salon Management Software ever used, I liked ur billing , Inventory Management and multiple Reporting system a lot . very easy to operate...and Service is very prompt, Thanks DINGG team.
This software has completely streamlined our salon workflow. Smart scheduling, smooth POS, and easy client history tracking make daily operations effortless. The support team is quick and helpful every time. Truly a game changer for our business.
DINGG Software has been a boon for my Business. I have been using the software since 3 years and for sure i can say that they have the most apt and responsive technical team.
It been a year now, use DINGG Software, its the best software for salon use, will highly recommand for all.
Highly recommend this software.happy with their professionalism and costumer service ..
Mind blowing software, helpful team! using DINGG from last 4 year. Happy & Satisfied with services. Thank you DINGG!!!
Every client stays yours: they book on a white-label site in your own brand and hear from your own WhatsApp number, with no commission on bookings from your own site or WhatsApp, and 5% GST with UPI on every bill.
| What you need | DINGG | Fresha |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings (13 Nov 2026) | 4.9 on Google from 1,700+ reviews | 2.8 on Google from 51 reviews (London office) |
| Built for | Salons, spas, beauty and skin clinics, from one outlet to 160+ multi-branch brands | Beauty and wellness businesses, from solo professionals to multi-location chains, listed on its consumer marketplace |
| Online booking | Two ways to get booked: a white-label booking site in your own brand, on yoursalon.book.zodule.ai or your own domain (11 templates, embeds on your website, a QR code for each branch, deposits online), and an opt-in place on the Zodule marketplace, where new clients look for salons and book | Bookings from its marketplace, your website, Google and social media; deposits or full prepayment |
| Fees on bookings | No commission on bookings from your own booking site or WhatsApp; a subscription based on your branches and the modules you need | A one-time fee on brand-new clients who find you on its marketplace, none on returning clients or bookings through your own links; text and WhatsApp messages beyond a monthly allowance, and add-ons, are charged |
| Built in: up to 4 reminders per booking, invoices, campaigns and a WhatsApp inbox; your own number (Gupshup, AiSensy, Sobot, Gallabox) or DINGG's | Automated reminders by WhatsApp or text, sent from "a verified Fresha business account with the Fresha logo and phone number" in a standard format; two-way WhatsApp chat announced, not stated as live | |
| GST billing and UPI | 5% GST on services (CGST + SGST), products at their own rate, HSN/SAC codes; UPI and card machines (Pine Labs, Razorpay, Paytm POS), split payments | GST billing not described on its business or pricing pages; cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, QR code payments, card terminals, payment links and cash, with UPI not named |
| AI booking and assistants | DINGG AI answers and books on WhatsApp, phone and chat, plus 9 in-app AI helpers | AI Concierge, a paid add-on: its pricing in India shows messaging only, with calls "Coming soon"; working on WhatsApp not stated |
| Mobile app for owner and staff | Owner and staff app on iPhone, iPad and Android | A business app, and a separate app for clients |
| Payroll and commission | Commission from real invoices (fixed or tiered), salary, advances, payslips and fingerprint or selfie attendance | Sales commissions, wages, pay runs and clock-in timesheets for teams |
| Memberships and packages | Memberships redeemed at any branch, with member rates and family sharing; packages, gift cards and loyalty | Memberships, packages and gift cards; client loyalty as a paid add-on |
| Inventory | Product used per service deducted automatically, lot and expiry, branch transfers, two-person stock audit | Retail and inventory, and an online product store |
| Multi-branch control | Location groups with 11 sharing switches, head-office menu sync and per-branch roles | Multiple business locations, with permissions and messaging set per location |
| Set-up and support | Phone support 10 am to 9 pm, Monday to Saturday; chat and email support 24/7; set-up and training by DINGG's own team in India | Chat and email support (email: typical response 2 days), phone support on one of its two plans; it advertises 24/7 priority support |
Fresha facts are taken from fresha.com as shown in India (for-business, pricing and payments pages), the Fresha help centre and blog, checked 2 and 3 November 2026. Products change: if something here is out of date, tell us and we'll correct it. DINGG facts are from DINGG's product team.
Two ways we make moving to DINGG easier. The terms are under the cards.
Start on DINGG today and take up to 30 days to pay.*
Pay in parts, on a schedule that suits your cash flow.*
Our team moves up to 3 years of your records: clients, visit history, balances and booked appointments.
Prefer the saving? Take 20% off instead of free migration.
*Offers apply to annual plans. Switch now, pay later: up to 30 days to pay; data migration by DINGG's team isn't included with this offer. Choose free data migration (up to 3 years of records) or 20% off, not both. Flexible payments, such as part payments, are agreed in your quote. Details and eligibility in your demo.
Most owners worry about one thing when they switch: their data. Bring it from Excel, a register or your current software, and our team trains yours before you go live.
we see how you run today and plan the switch around your busiest days.
clients, history, memberships, packages, prepaid balances, booked appointments, services, staff and stock, moved by our team or by spreadsheet import.
front desk, staff and managers learn the screens they'll use every day.
phone support 10 am to 9 pm, Monday to Saturday, and chat and email 24/7.
16 kinds of records in all. No menu file? Our team can build your services from a photo or PDF of your rate card.
Compare to other software I found DINGG Software much easier to use. Perhaps that's because of the training i received…
They were very helpful in migrating the customer base from ZENOTI to DINGG.
Yes, for salons, spas and clinics in India. Clients book on your own page and your own WhatsApp number with no commission on those bookings, bills carry 5% GST with UPI, and memberships, packages, commission, stock and every branch run in one app, set up by DINGG's own team in India. 5,000+ outlets in 300+ Indian cities run on DINGG.
If you work on your own and mainly want new clients from a consumer marketplace, Fresha is built for that: its website lists "25+ million customers looking to book". DINGG is built for salons, spas and clinics with a team that want clients to book on a white-label site in the salon's own brand and on WhatsApp, with GST billing, payroll and every branch in one app; an opt-in place on the Zodule marketplace adds a way for new clients to find them.
Yes. Clients, history, memberships and stock come across by spreadsheet import or with our team's help, even from a photo of your price list, and your team is trained before you go live.
DINGG plans depend on your branches and the modules you need, and are shared in a free demo, so you can set them against what you pay today.
No, not on your own booking site or WhatsApp. Whether a new client finds you on Google, Instagram or WhatsApp or a regular books again, a booking on your own page or in the WhatsApp chat carries no commission.
Yes. Connect your own number through Gupshup, AiSensy, Sobot or Gallabox, or use DINGG's. Reminders, invoices and campaigns go out from it, and every chat lands in one WhatsApp inbox.
Yes. Services are billed at 5% GST (CGST 2.5% + SGST 2.5%) from 22 September 2025, products at their own rate, with your GSTIN and HSN/SAC codes on every bill.
Yes, on annual plans: switch now, pay later, with up to 30 days to pay (data migration by our team isn't included with this offer); free data migration of up to 3 years of records, or 20% off your annual plan (pick one); and flexible payments, such as part payments, agreed in your quote.
They come across with your clients. Our team moves what's left on each package and membership, prepaid and gift card balances, loyalty points, dues and your booked appointments, so clients redeem and turn up as before.
Keep Fresha running until DINGG is live, so you never stop billing or taking bookings. Tell us when your Fresha plan renews and we'll plan the move so you're live before then. Cancelling is between you and Fresha, under your agreement with them.
No. Clients book on your booking site in any browser, or on WhatsApp, with no app to download and no account to create. If you switch it on, they confirm with a one-time code on WhatsApp.
Bring your Fresha questions. We set the demo up with your own services, then you try each of these yourself.
Their history, packages and membership balance follow them.
Then send the bill to the client on WhatsApp.
See exactly what your clients receive.
Watch it check a real open slot and put the booking on the calendar.
See what reception can and can't see, with client mobile numbers hidden if you choose.
…it has made my life so much easier as a salon owner and the support from the team… has been incredible, they are literally just a call away to resolve any issues…
Free, personalised demo
Takes 20 seconds. Our team calls you to fix a time.
Our team will contact you to fix a time for your demo.
We'll set up the demo with your services, your team and your branches.
