Inkbook vs InkArtists

Inkbook9.2Visit InkArtists8.4Visit

Higher score Inkbook #1 in Tattoo Studio Software 9.2/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Inkbook

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InkArtists #7 in Tattoo Studio Software 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit InkArtists

• Inkbook fits best

  Studios needing tattoo workflow and team tools

• InkArtists fits best

  Artists seeking free booking and client discovery

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Side by side

Feature	Inkbook 9.2/10 Visit ↗	InkArtists 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.4
Ranking	#1 in Tattoo Studio Software	#7 in Tattoo Studio Software
Best for	Studios needing tattoo workflow and team tools	Artists seeking free booking and client discovery
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	49 NZD/mo	—
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business
Features Inkbook 4/4 · InkArtists 4/4
Online booking	✓	✓
Digital intake forms	✓	✓
Deposit collection	✓	✓
Artist scheduling	✓	✓
Specs
Client record limit	750	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Combines booking requests, deposits, consent forms and client portals Tracks artist commissions, payouts, inventory and low-stock alerts Healing reminders and tattoo progress tracking support aftercare workflows	Free artist and studio use, with no monthly fees Structured requests capture placement, references and budget Messaging, appointment offers, deposits and calendars in one flow
Cons	No free plan; monthly plans start at NZD 49 Email is the listed support channel Solo Artist includes one artist profile and 5 GB photo storage	Client booking processing carries a one-time €10 fee Marketplace focus means fewer operational tools Stripe is the only listed integration
Our verdict	Inkbook is tattoo studio management software for New Zealand studios, with tools spanning booking requests, deposits, client records and studio operations. Clients can request appointments through public studio pages and use portals for… Read the review →	InkArtists gives independent tattoo artists and studios a place to present work and manage booking requests. Artists can publish a profile and portfolio, share a booking link, collect structured requests and message clients. The platform… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Inkbook — where it wins

  • Combines booking requests, deposits, consent forms and client portals
  • Tracks artist commissions, payouts, inventory and low-stock alerts
  • Healing reminders and tattoo progress tracking support aftercare workflows

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; monthly plans start at NZD 49
  • Email is the listed support channel
  • Solo Artist includes one artist profile and 5 GB photo storage

• InkArtists — where it wins

  • Free artist and studio use, with no monthly fees
  • Structured requests capture placement, references and budget
  • Messaging, appointment offers, deposits and calendars in one flow

  Where it doesn't

  • Client booking processing carries a one-time €10 fee
  • Marketplace focus means fewer operational tools
  • Stripe is the only listed integration

• Inkbook9.2/10 · 14-day trial

  Tattoo-specific booking, forms and team tools, with plans from NZD 49 per month.

  Visit InkbookFull verdict →
• InkArtists8.4/10 · Free plan

  Free booking and client discovery with practical tools for artists and studios.

  Visit InkArtistsFull verdict →