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Head-to-head · Tattoo Business Management

Linework vs INKOS

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Linework #2 in Tattoo Business Management 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 6 features Visit Linework
INKOS #4 in Tattoo Business Management 8.6/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 6 features Visit INKOS

Linework leads on 1 check, INKOS on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreLinework · 9.0/10
  • Free planonly Linework
  • Free trialonly INKOS
  • Most featuresINKOS · 5 of 6

Linework scores higher on our rubric for tattoo business management: 9.0 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

Linework offers free plan; INKOS doesn't.

Linework is the better fit for artists and studios wanting broad features on a free plan. INKOS is the better fit for tattoo artists managing bookings and studio workflows.

  • Linework fits best

    Artists and studios wanting broad features on a free plan

  • INKOS fits best

    Tattoo artists managing bookings and studio workflows

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Side by side

Feature Linework 9.0/10 Visit ↗ INKOS 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.6
Ranking #2 in Tattoo Business Management #4 in Tattoo Business Management
Best for Artists and studios wanting broad features on a free plan Tattoo artists managing bookings and studio workflows
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $19/mo €14.99/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email Email
Integrations 1 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Linework 1/6 · INKOS 5/6
Online booking ✓ ✓
Digital consent forms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Booking deposits Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Artist calendars Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Payment processing Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Client records Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Our review
Pros
  • Online booking pages collect deposits when clients book.
  • Digital consent forms, client records and payment tracking are included.
  • Free plans include every feature for artists and studios.
  • Public booking links, deposits and automated client reminders
  • Unlimited artists, clients and bookings in the €14.99 monthly plan
  • Combines client records, aftercare, inventory and gift-card tools
Cons
  • Free plans charge 6% per transaction.
  • Pro plans cost $19 per month plus Stripe’s 2.9% + 30¢ fee.
  • Stripe is the only listed integration.
  • There is no free plan after the 14-day trial
  • Support is limited to email, with no 24/7 option
  • The listed integrations focus on Google Calendar, Stripe, Resend and Twilio
Our verdict

Linework brings booking, client management and financial administration into one service for independent tattoo artists and multi-artist studios. Online booking pages accept deposits, while a shared calendar offers day, week and month…

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INKOS brings booking, client management and day-to-day studio workflows together for solo tattoo artists and multi-artist teams. Clients can book through a public link, while artists can manage calendars, digital deposits, confirmations…

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  1. LineworkTattoo Business Management 9.0Free plan
  2. INKOSTattoo Business Management 8.614-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Linework — where it wins

    • Online booking pages collect deposits when clients book.
    • Digital consent forms, client records and payment tracking are included.
    • Free plans include every feature for artists and studios.

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plans charge 6% per transaction.
    • Pro plans cost $19 per month plus Stripe’s 2.9% + 30¢ fee.
    • Stripe is the only listed integration.

  • INKOS — where it wins

    • Public booking links, deposits and automated client reminders
    • Unlimited artists, clients and bookings in the €14.99 monthly plan
    • Combines client records, aftercare, inventory and gift-card tools

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan after the 14-day trial
    • Support is limited to email, with no 24/7 option
    • The listed integrations focus on Google Calendar, Stripe, Resend and Twilio

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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