Dealer Portal Software That Lets Your Dealers Order on Their Own
Your dealers and distributors log in, see their own prices and schemes, place orders, check stock, download invoices and track dispatch. Your sales team spends less time taking orders on the phone.
What is a dealer portal and how does it help a manufacturer or brand?
Dealer portal software is a private website or app where your dealers and distributors log in to place orders, see their own price lists and schemes, check stock, view their ledger and outstanding, download invoices and track dispatch. It cuts phone and WhatsApp order-taking, reduces errors in prices and quantities, and gives the brand clear data on each dealer.
Key takeaways
- Dealers order online any time with their own prices and schemes.
- Ledger, outstanding and invoices are visible to each dealer.
- Orders flow straight to your office or ERP without retyping.
- Credit limits and approvals stop risky orders.
- Dispatch status and documents reduce follow-up calls.
- Works on mobile, as most dealers order from their phones.
What is dealer portal software?
Dealer portal software is a login-based B2B website or app for your dealers, distributors or channel partners. Each partner sees only their own prices, orders and account details.
Most brands still take dealer orders on calls, WhatsApp messages and emails. Staff then retype these orders into Tally or an ERP. Prices get mixed up, schemes are applied wrongly and dealers keep calling to ask about dispatch and outstanding.
A dealer portal turns this into a self-service flow. The dealer picks products, the portal applies the right price and scheme, checks the credit limit and sends the order to your team. Everyone works from the same data.
Who needs a dealer portal?
Manufacturers, brands and wholesalers with more than a handful of dealers, many products or frequent repeat orders gain the most from a dealer portal.
| Business | Typical dealer network | Key portal need |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and lighting brands | Distributors and retailers across states | Large catalogue, scheme rules |
| Paints and building material | Dealers in towns and districts | Shade or size variants, credit limits |
| Auto parts and tyres | Distributors and workshops | Part search, fitment details |
| Agri inputs and seeds | Dealers in rural areas | Season schemes, simple mobile use |
| FMCG and food brands | Super stockists and distributors | Fast reorders, stock visibility |
| Pharma companies | C&F agents and stockists | Batch details, expiry visibility |
| Apparel and footwear brands | Multi-brand outlets | Size sets, catalogue images |
If your sales team spends hours each day taking routine orders, a portal frees them to grow new dealers. It also works well with a field sales tracking app for staff who still visit the market.
What features does our dealer portal include?
Our dealer portal includes secure dealer login, catalogue with dealer-wise pricing, ordering, credit control, ledger, invoices, dispatch tracking and admin reports.
Dealer login
Each dealer gets a secure login. Staff accounts can be added under one dealer.
Product catalogue
Products with images, variants, MOQ, pack sizes and stock status.
Dealer-wise pricing
Price lists by dealer group, region or volume slab.
Schemes and offers
Quantity schemes, free goods and cash discounts applied as per your rules.
Credit limit check
Orders above the credit limit or with overdue bills go for approval.
Ledger and outstanding
Dealers see their account statement, due bills and payments.
Invoices and documents
Download GST invoices, e-way bills and dispatch documents.
Dispatch tracking
Order status from received to dispatched, with transport details.
Admin side for your team
- Approve, edit or split orders
- Upload price lists and schemes in bulk from Excel
- Send announcements and new product news to all dealers
- Reports on orders by dealer, region, product and scheme
- Alerts for dealers who have not ordered in a set number of days
How does dealer ordering work on the portal?
The dealer places an order in a few taps, and the portal checks prices, schemes and credit before sending it to your team.
- 1
Dealer logs in
The dealer opens the portal on phone or computer and sees their dashboard.
- 2
Picks products
They search or browse the catalogue, or reorder from a past order.
- 3
Portal applies rules
Dealer price, scheme, GST and minimum quantity are applied on their own.
- 4
Credit check
If the order crosses the credit limit, it is held for approval.
- 5
Order is confirmed
The order reaches your sales or dispatch team and, if linked, your ERP or Tally.
- 6
Dispatch and invoice
When goods are sent, the dealer sees the invoice, e-way bill and transport details.
Dealer portal vs WhatsApp orders: which is better?
WhatsApp is easy to start, but it does not scale. A dealer portal is better once you have many dealers, many products or price rules that change by dealer.
| Point | WhatsApp and calls | Dealer portal |
|---|---|---|
| Order entry | Staff retype each order | Order flows directly into the system |
| Price accuracy | Depends on staff memory | Correct dealer price applied every time |
| Schemes | Applied by hand, often missed | Applied by rules |
| Credit control | Checked later, if at all | Checked before order is confirmed |
| Ledger requests | Dealers call accounts team | Dealers see it on their own |
| Data for decisions | Scattered in chats | Reports by dealer, product and region |
You can still use WhatsApp for alerts. The portal can send order confirmations and dispatch updates to dealers on WhatsApp, so they stay informed in the app they already use.
How does the portal connect with Tally, ERP and other systems?
A dealer portal works best when it shares data with your accounting or ERP system. Prices, stock, ledger and invoices then stay in sync without double entry.
- Products and stock from your ERP or Tally to the portal
- Dealer master, credit limits and price groups synced
- Orders from the portal pushed to the ERP as sales orders
- Invoices and ledger pulled back for dealers to view
- Payment gateway for online payments against bills, using our payment gateway solution
The method depends on your software. We study your current system and suggest an API or connector-based link. Read more on our integration solutions page.
How is dealer data kept secure?
Each dealer sees only their own prices, orders and ledger. Secure logins, role-based access and regular backups protect the rest.
- Unique login for each dealer, with optional OTP on mobile
- Separate roles for dealer owner and dealer staff
- Admin roles with limited rights for sales, accounts and dispatch
- HTTPS on all pages and secure hosting
- Activity log of price changes and order edits
- Daily backups of orders and dealer data
Price lists and schemes are business secrets. Good access control stops one dealer from seeing another dealer's rates.
How long does a dealer portal take and what affects cost?
A dealer portal on a ready base usually takes four to eight weeks. Cost depends on the number of dealers, products, pricing and scheme rules, integrations and mobile app needs. You get a clear quote after a free call.
| Stage | What happens | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery | Dealer types, pricing, schemes, credit and reports | 1 week |
| Design and set-up | Portal screens, catalogue, roles and rules | 2–3 weeks |
| Integration | ERP, Tally, payment gateway, WhatsApp alerts | 1–2 weeks |
| Pilot | A small group of dealers test real orders | 1–2 weeks |
| Roll-out | Dealer onboarding, training and support | 1 week+ |
- Number of dealers, staff users and regions
- Size of catalogue and number of variants
- Complexity of price lists and schemes
- ERP or Tally integration method
- Web portal only, or also an Android and iOS app
- Onboarding help for dealers and ongoing support
How to get dealers to actually use the portal
Dealer adoption needs a plan. Make the portal easier than calling, train dealers in simple steps and give them a reason to switch.
- Start with a pilot group of active, friendly dealers
- Share a short video in Hindi or the local language
- Give each dealer a login with their past orders already loaded
- Offer a small benefit for portal orders, such as faster dispatch
- Have sales staff place the first order with the dealer
- Keep phone ordering as a backup, but enter those orders in the portal too
Benefits for the brand
- Fewer order errors and disputes
- Sales staff free to grow new markets
- Clear data on dealer buying patterns
Benefits for the dealer
- Order any time, even after office hours
- See ledger and invoices without calling
- Know dispatch status at once
Once dealers are on the portal, use analytics solutions to find slow regions and plan schemes, and a CRM to manage new dealer enquiries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a dealer portal cost in India?
The cost depends on the number of dealers, catalogue size, pricing and scheme rules, ERP or Tally integration and whether you need a mobile app. A portal built on a ready base costs less than a fully custom one. We explain each part and share a clear written quote after a free call.
Can the dealer portal connect with Tally?
Yes, in most cases. Dealer masters, stock, orders, invoices and ledgers can be synced with Tally using a connector or API-based integration, depending on your Tally set-up. This avoids retyping orders and lets dealers see up-to-date ledgers. We check your version and data before suggesting the method.
Can each dealer see different prices?
Yes. You can create price lists by dealer group, region, volume slab or even a single dealer. When a dealer logs in, they see only their own prices and schemes. Your admin team can update price lists in bulk from Excel when rates change.
Is a dealer portal the same as a B2B ecommerce website?
They are close. A B2B ecommerce site may be open for new buyers to register and order. A dealer portal is usually closed, for approved partners only, and focuses on credit limits, ledgers, schemes and repeat orders. We can build either, or a mix, based on how you sell.
Do dealers need to download an app?
Not always. A mobile-friendly web portal works on any smartphone browser without download. Many brands later add an Android app for frequent users. We usually suggest starting with a strong mobile web portal and adding an app once dealers are using it regularly.
Can dealers pay their bills online through the portal?
Yes. We can connect a payment gateway so dealers pay bills by UPI, net banking or card. Payments are linked to their account, and the ledger updates after the payment is confirmed and recorded. Gateway charges apply as per the provider's terms.
How do we stop orders from dealers with overdue bills?
The portal can check each dealer's credit limit and overdue amount before confirming an order. If the limit is crossed, the order is put on hold for approval by your accounts or sales head. This rule-based control is one of the main reasons brands move from WhatsApp orders to a portal.
How long does it take to onboard dealers?
After the portal is ready, onboarding a dealer usually takes one short session. We suggest starting with a pilot group, fixing feedback and then rolling out region by region. With login details, a short video guide and support from your sales staff, most dealers can place their first order on the same day.
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