fresha alternative for tattoo studios
Fresha Alternative for Tattoo Studios
Fresha runs on a marketplace model built around beauty and salon services. For tattoo studios the mismatch shows up in two places: the fee structure attached to marketplace bookings, and the total absence of tattoo-specific consent and session records.
Who Fresha is right for
Fresha suits salons and spas that want marketplace exposure and short, repeatable service slots.
Signs it's time to switch
- You don't want new-client bookings routed through a marketplace
- Your booking value is high enough that percentage-based fees hurt
- You need medical screening and consent records, not a beauty intake form
- Your sessions are day-long, not 45 minutes
Fresha vs. Tattoo Booking
| Feature | Fresha | Tattoo Booking |
|---|---|---|
| Billing model | Free core with fees on marketplace bookings and add-ons | $29.99/month per studio, no commission on your bookings |
| Marketplace listing | Yes — clients discover you there | No marketplace; you own the booking link and the client |
| Tattoo consent + medical history | Salon-style intake | Tattoo-specific consent, screening, and ID capture |
| Deposit-first booking | Deposits available, salon-oriented policies | Deposit required, with reschedule and forfeit rules |
| Ink and needle session records | No | Structured per session |
| Healed-photo aftercare | No | Day 3 / 14 / 30 follow-up queue |
| Flash board | No | Yes |
Fresha's plans and fees change — check their pricing page for current numbers before you decide.
Switch in an afternoon
$29.99/month per studio. Unlimited artists.
Import your client CSV, set your deposit rules, publish your booking link. 7-day free trial, then $29.99/month. No contract, cancel anytime.
Frequently asked questions
- Will I lose the clients Fresha's marketplace sends me?
- Export your client list before you switch and import the CSV. Bookings you've already earned stay yours; what changes is that new bookings come through your own link instead of a marketplace.
- Is a flat fee better than a commission model?
- It depends on your volume. Tattoo sessions are high-value, so a percentage on new-client bookings usually costs more per month than a $29.99 flat fee once you're past a couple of bookings. Run your own numbers against Fresha's current fee schedule.
- How do I move my clients over?
- Export your client list as a CSV and import it into Tattoo Booking. Bookings already on the books can be re-entered or imported the same way. Most studios finish in under an hour.
- What if it doesn't work for my studio?
- There's a 7-day free trial and no contract — cancel from your dashboard at any time.
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