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Head-to-head · Tattoo Business Management

Linework vs Tattoo Studio Manager

  • 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
Tattoo Studio Manager #6 in Tattoo Business Management 8.2/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 6 features Visit site

Linework leads on 1 check, Tattoo Studio Manager 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
  • Most featuresTattoo Studio Manager · 5 of 6

Linework scores higher on our rubric for tattoo business management: 9.0 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

Linework offers free plan; Tattoo Studio Manager doesn't.

Linework is the better fit for artists and studios wanting broad features on a free plan. Tattoo Studio Manager is the better fit for small tattoo studios managing waivers and commissions.

  • Linework fits best

    Artists and studios wanting broad features on a free plan

  • Tattoo Studio Manager fits best

    Small tattoo studios managing waivers and commissions

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Side by side

Feature Linework 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Tattoo Studio Manager 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.2
Ranking #2 in Tattoo Business Management #6 in Tattoo Business Management
Best for Artists and studios wanting broad features on a free plan Small tattoo studios managing waivers and commissions
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $19/mo —
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email Email
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market
Features Linework 1/6 · Tattoo Studio Manager 5/6
Online booking ✓ ✓
Digital consent forms Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Booking deposits Not checked yet Not checked yet
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.
  • Online booking supports group appointments, linked or separate.
  • Digital waivers include e-signatures and in-shop kiosk mode.
  • Tracks multi-rate commissions alongside inventory and product sales.
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.
  • Paid product with no free plan.
  • Web is the only listed platform.
  • Email is the only listed support channel.
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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Tattoo Studio Manager is a cloud-based management platform for tattoo and piercing shops. It brings online booking and appointment scheduling together with artist dashboards, client CRM, digital waivers, reminders, commission tracking,…

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  1. LineworkTattoo Business Management 9.0Free plan
  2. Tattoo Studio ManagerTattoo Business Management 8.2Paid

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.

  • Tattoo Studio Manager — where it wins

    • Online booking supports group appointments, linked or separate.
    • Digital waivers include e-signatures and in-shop kiosk mode.
    • Tracks multi-rate commissions alongside inventory and product sales.

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid product with no free plan.
    • Web is the only listed platform.
    • Email is the only listed support channel.
  • Linework9.0/10 · Free plan

    A broad booking and studio toolkit with free plans and transaction-based pricing.

    Visit LineworkFull verdict →
  • Tattoo Studio Manager8.2/10 · Paid

    A web-based shop manager that brings appointments, artist tools, and client records together.

    Visit siteFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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