Is Tattoo Booking as full-featured as Vagaro?

No — and that's the point. Vagaro covers salons, spas, and fitness. Tattoo Booking covers tattoo studios properly: deposits, consents, ink history, aftercare, flash, and commissions, without the modules you'd never open.

What about retail and inventory?

Tattoo Booking doesn't do retail inventory. If you run a large retail counter, keep a POS for that side and use Tattoo Booking for the chairs.

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.

vagaro alternative for tattoo studios

Vagaro Alternative for Tattoo Studios

Vagaro is deep salon and spa software: memberships, packages, payroll, marketing add-ons. For a tattoo studio most of that is weight you pay for and never use, while the tattoo-specific parts — consent records, ink history, deposit policy — still aren't there.

Who Vagaro is right for

Vagaro suits multi-service salons and wellness businesses that genuinely use memberships, retail inventory, and payroll modules.

Signs it's time to switch

Your bill grows with every bookable calendar you add
You're paying for add-on modules a tattoo shop never touches
Consent and medical screening still happen on paper
You want a tool a new apprentice can learn in an afternoon

Vagaro vs. Tattoo Booking

Feature comparison between Vagaro and Tattoo Booking
Feature	Vagaro	Tattoo Booking
Billing model	Per bookable calendar, plus paid add-on modules	$29.99/month per studio, everything included
Setup complexity	Deep feature set, longer setup	Studio live in under an hour
Tattoo consent + medical history	Generic forms	Tattoo-specific, editable, with ID capture
Deposit-first booking	Deposits supported, salon policy model	Deposit-first by design with forfeit and transfer rules
Ink, needle, and healed-photo records	No	Yes, per session
Flash board	No	Yes
Commission per artist	Payroll module	Included in the dashboard

Vagaro'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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Tattoo Booking as full-featured as Vagaro?: No — and that's the point. Vagaro covers salons, spas, and fitness. Tattoo Booking covers tattoo studios properly: deposits, consents, ink history, aftercare, flash, and commissions, without the modules you'd never open.
What about retail and inventory?: Tattoo Booking doesn't do retail inventory. If you run a large retail counter, keep a POS for that side and use Tattoo Booking for the chairs.
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.