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Goldie vs SpotOn

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Goldie

Software

Beauty booking app for independent professionals

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SpotOn logo

SpotOn

Software

Restaurant tech that works as hard as you

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Goldie has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Goldie goldie is free to download on the App Store with no listed purchase price; monetisation, if any, is in-app and not disclosed in the store listing; SpotOn credit card processing issues with handheld devices reported by users
  • They diverge on capability: Goldie covers Mobile scheduling, SpotOn covers Cloud POS.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Goldie and SpotOn actually diverge.

Attributes where Goldie and SpotOn differ
AttributeGoldieSpotOn
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsIos, AndroidWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20182017

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Goldie

  • Mobile scheduling
  • Client database
  • Online booking link
  • Payment processing
  • SMS reminders
  • No-show protection
  • Social sharing
  • Revenue tracking

Only in SpotOn

  • Cloud POS
  • Online ordering
  • Reservations
  • Loyalty programs
  • Marketing tools
  • Reporting
  • DoorDash
  • Google

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Goldie

  • Mobile business managementnot SpotOn
  • Client bookingnot SpotOn
  • Payment collectionnot SpotOn
  • Building clientelenot SpotOn

SpotOn

  • Point of Salenot Goldie
  • Order Managementnot Goldie
  • Inventory Controlnot Goldie
  • Staff Schedulingnot Goldie

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Goldie

  • Goldie is free to download on the App Store with no listed purchase price; monetisation, if any, is in-app and not disclosed in the store listing

SpotOn

  • Credit card processing issues with handheld devices reported by users
  • System crashes and lost tickets in high-volume restaurants
  • Customer tabs can disappear from system, resulting in lost revenue
  • Menu edits live only in back office; no real-time updates to handhelds
  • Limited hardware options with no direct accessory purchases available

Pricing, plan by plan

Goldie

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Appointment scheduling
    • Client management
    • Basic reminders
  • Pro$9.99/month
    • All Free features
    • Online payments
    • SMS reminders

SpotOn

On request
  • All-In PlanFree
    • Hardware included
    • Card present: 2.79% + $0.20
    • Keyed: 3.79% + $0.20
  • POS Essentials$55/month
    • Best value
    • Card present: 2.45% + $0.15
    • Hardware discounted

Which should you pick?

Choose Goldie if

  • You need mobile scheduling.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android.
  • You also want client database.
Goldie review

Choose SpotOn if

  • You need cloud pos.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want online ordering.
SpotOn review

Questions people ask

Is Goldie or SpotOn better?
Neither clearly leads. Goldie starts at Free and SpotOn at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Goldie or SpotOn?
Goldie has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Goldie and On request for SpotOn.
Does Goldie or SpotOn run on more platforms?
Goldie runs on Ios, Android. SpotOn runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Goldie for free?
Yes. Goldie has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. SpotOn starts at On request.
What is Goldie best used for?
Goldie is most often used for mobile business management, client booking, payment collection, building clientele. Of those, mobile business management and client booking are not what SpotOn is typically brought in for.
What can Goldie do that SpotOn cannot?
Goldie covers Mobile scheduling, Client database, Online booking link, Payment processing. SpotOn covers Cloud POS, Online ordering, Reservations, Loyalty programs. Both handle Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

SpotOn: What hardware does SpotOn require?

SpotOn provides proprietary hardware including countertop terminals (Station 15 at $750), tableside handhelds ($297), and kitchen display systems. All hardware is included with the All-In Plan or purchased separately with other plans.

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SpotOn: Does SpotOn have online ordering?

Yes, SpotOn offers commission-free online ordering with a white-label app option and integration into their Core Bundle. The system supports QR code ordering and digital menus.

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SpotOn: What payment processing fees does SpotOn charge?

Fees vary by plan. All-In Plan: 2.79% + $0.20 for card-present transactions. POS Essentials: 2.45% + $0.15. Business or custom plans offer negotiated rates.

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