Head-to-head · Salon Software
DINGG vs ELIV8
DINGG leads on 0 checks, ELIV8 on 0, and 8 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreDINGG · 6.3/10
- Free trialonly ELIV8
DINGG scores higher on our rubric for salon software: 6.3 against 6.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #28 and #29.
DINGG is the better fit for multi-location salons using WhatsApp. ELIV8 is the better fit for color-focused salons on a low budget.
- DINGG fits best
Multi-location salons using WhatsApp
- ELIV8 fits best
Color-focused salons on a low budget
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Side by side
| Feature | DINGG 6.3/10 Visit ↗ | ELIV8 6.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 6.3 | 6.2 |
| Ranking | #28 in Salon Software | #29 in Salon Software |
| Best for | Multi-location salons using WhatsApp | Color-focused salons on a low budget |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | £19/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS |
| Integrations | 6 integrations | 2 integrations |
| Features DINGG 7/7 · ELIV8 7/7 | ||
| Online booking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Staff calendar | ✓ | ✓ |
| POS and payments | ✓ | ✓ |
| Client reminders | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inventory tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-location support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Memberships and packages | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Our verdict | DINGG is cloud-based management software for salons, spas, and beauty clinics that need one system for appointments, staff schedules, clients, billing, inventory, marketing, and reporting. It supports 24/7 online booking through websites… Read the review → |
ELIV8 is a salon, barber and clinic management platform for UK businesses, with a particular fit for color-focused salons that need more than appointment scheduling. It combines an appointment diary, online booking, client profiles,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
DINGG — where it wins
- Covers booking, POS, inventory, memberships, loyalty, and gift cards
- Centralizes multi-location management and reporting
- Connects with Facebook, Instagram, Google, SMS, WhatsApp, and email
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a demo-led sales conversation
- Teams must evaluate a broad suite rather than a booking-only tool
- AI-assisted booking and marketing may not fit every workflow
ELIV8 — where it wins
- Patch-test tracking and colour-formula recording support color services
- Starter includes booking, reminders, POS and client records for £19/month
- Four plans add inventory, memberships, AI communications and multi-location management
Where it doesn't
- Advanced features require higher-priced Professional, Business or Enterprise plans
- Android apps are coming soon; available platforms are web and iOS
- Listed integrations are limited to Stripe Payments and Google Search and reviews
- DINGG6.3/10 · Pricing on request
A broad salon stack for multi-location teams that coordinate bookings through WhatsApp.
Visit DINGGFull verdict → - ELIV86.2/10 · 30-day trial
A color-focused salon platform with patch-test tracking, POS and booking from £19 per month.
Visit ELIV8Full verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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