Inkbook vs Tattoo Ledger

Inkbook9.2Visit Tattoo Ledger8.6Visit

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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Tattoo Ledger #6 in Tattoo Studio Software 8.6/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Tattoo Ledger

• Inkbook fits best

  Studios needing tattoo workflow and team tools

• Tattoo Ledger fits best

  Studios managing complex projects and compliance

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Side by side

Feature	Inkbook 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Tattoo Ledger 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.6
Ranking	#1 in Tattoo Studio Software	#6 in Tattoo Studio Software
Best for	Studios needing tattoo workflow and team tools	Studios managing complex projects and compliance
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	49 NZD/mo	CA$10/seat/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	14 days	7 days
Free trial length	14 days · no card needed	7 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Email	Email
Compliance	GDPR	2FA
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business
Features Inkbook 4/4 · Tattoo Ledger 3/4
Online booking	✓	✓
Digital intake forms	✓	✓
Deposit collection	✓ (best)	—
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	Timed booking drops, application queues, and live availability Multi-session projects, consent forms, ID capture, and guardian co-sign Multi-artist calendars, waitlists, aftercare, and audit logs
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	Does not process card payments for deposits Studio plan includes one artist seat; extra seats add cost Cloud-based with web access and email support
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 →	Tattoo Ledger covers tattoo work from booking through aftercare, with workflows for solo artists and small studios managing complex projects and compliance. Its public booking page combines portfolio and live availability, while timed… 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

• Tattoo Ledger — where it wins

  • Timed booking drops, application queues, and live availability
  • Multi-session projects, consent forms, ID capture, and guardian co-sign
  • Multi-artist calendars, waitlists, aftercare, and audit logs

  Where it doesn't

  • Does not process card payments for deposits
  • Studio plan includes one artist seat; extra seats add cost
  • Cloud-based with web access and email support

• Inkbook9.2/10 · 14-day trial

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

  Visit InkbookFull verdict →
• Tattoo Ledger8.6/10 · 7-day trial

  Purpose-built project and studio workflows, with deposit tracking rather than card processing.

  Visit Tattoo LedgerFull verdict →