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Head-to-head · Tattoo Studio Software

Inkbook vs inkStar

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Inkbook #1 in Tattoo Studio Software 9.2/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Inkbook
inkStar #5 in Tattoo Studio Software 8.7/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit inkStar

Inkbook leads on 0 checks, inkStar on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreInkbook · 9.2/10
  • Free trialboth

Inkbook scores higher on our rubric for tattoo studio software: 9.2 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.

Inkbook is the better fit for studios needing tattoo workflow and team tools. inkStar is the better fit for growing studios needing integrations and offline access.

  • Inkbook fits best

    Studios needing tattoo workflow and team tools

  • inkStar fits best

    Growing studios needing integrations and offline access

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Side by side

Feature Inkbook 9.2/10 Visit ↗ inkStar 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.7
Ranking #1 in Tattoo Studio Software #5 in Tattoo Studio Software
Best for Studios needing tattoo workflow and team tools Growing studios needing integrations and offline access
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price 49 NZD/mo €8.99/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial 14 days 7 days
Free trial length 14 days · no card needed 7 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email Email, Live chat, Docs
Compliance GDPR GDPR
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Inkbook 4/4 · inkStar 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
  • Combines online booking, client records, deposits and appointment reminders.
  • Offline access with automatic syncing supports work away from reliable internet.
  • Plus and Pro add e-signatures, reporting, team schedules and commission tracking.
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
  • Starter lacks digital contracts, SMS notifications and report dashboards.
  • Multi-location setup and role-based permissions require the €99/month Pro plan.
  • Enterprise pricing is custom rather than published as a monthly amount.
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…

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inkStar brings booking, calendars, client records, deposits, forms and reminders into one studio-management platform for solo tattoo artists and multi-artist studios. Its web, iOS and Android access, plus offline mode with automatic…

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  1. InkbookTattoo Studio Software 9.214-day trial
  2. inkStarTattoo Studio Software 8.77-day trial

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

  • inkStar — where it wins

    • Combines online booking, client records, deposits and appointment reminders.
    • Offline access with automatic syncing supports work away from reliable internet.
    • Plus and Pro add e-signatures, reporting, team schedules and commission tracking.

    Where it doesn't

    • Starter lacks digital contracts, SMS notifications and report dashboards.
    • Multi-location setup and role-based permissions require the €99/month Pro plan.
    • Enterprise pricing is custom rather than published as a monthly amount.
  • Inkbook9.2/10 · 14-day trial

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

    Visit InkbookFull verdict →
  • inkStar8.7/10 · 7-day trial

    Booking, records, payments and scheduling, with plans for solo artists through enterprise studios.

    Visit inkStarFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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