Inkbook vs Linework

Inkbook9.2Visit Linework8.9Visit

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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Linework #3 in Tattoo Studio Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Linework

• Inkbook fits best

  Studios needing tattoo workflow and team tools

• Linework fits best

  Tattoo artists focused on payments and financial reporting

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Side by side

Feature	Inkbook 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Linework 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.9
Ranking	#1 in Tattoo Studio Software	#3 in Tattoo Studio Software
Best for	Studios needing tattoo workflow and team tools	Tattoo artists focused on payments and financial reporting
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	49 NZD/mo	$19/mo
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Inkbook 4/4 · Linework 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	Collect deposits through online booking pages and send payment-link invoices. Track card and cash payments, client histories, commissions and booth rent. Create tax-ready financial reports; use the service on web, iOS and Android.
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	Free plans charge 6% per transaction. Pro plans add a $19 monthly fee as well as Stripe’s 2.9% + 30¢ fee. Stripe is the only listed integration; support is by email.
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 →	Linework brings online booking, client records, payments and studio administration into one service for independent tattoo artists and multi-artist studios. Booking pages can collect deposits, while a shared calendar offers day, week and… 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

• Linework — where it wins

  • Collect deposits through online booking pages and send payment-link invoices.
  • Track card and cash payments, client histories, commissions and booth rent.
  • Create tax-ready financial reports; use the service on web, iOS and Android.

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plans charge 6% per transaction.
  • Pro plans add a $19 monthly fee as well as Stripe’s 2.9% + 30¢ fee.
  • Stripe is the only listed integration; support is by email.

• Inkbook9.2/10 · 14-day trial

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

  Visit InkbookFull verdict →
• Linework8.9/10 · Free plan

  A booking and studio-management tool with free plans and a $19 monthly Pro tier.

  Visit LineworkFull verdict →