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The Best Software for Tattoo Shops in 2026

"Best" depends on how many chairs you run and how much of your admin currently lives in Instagram DMs. The checklist below is what separates software built for tattoo shops from salon tools with a tattoo landing page.

Start free — $29.99/mo after signupSee pricing

7-day free trial · No per-artist fee · Cancel anytime

What you get

Online booking with deposits

Clients pick a slot from your calendar and pay a deposit before the appointment locks. No-shows drop, your card entry cut disappears.

Digital consent forms + waivers

Consent and medical-screening forms signed on the client's phone or your studio iPad, stored with a timestamp and exportable as PDF. Confirm your local health and record-retention rules and wording.

Client history & photos

Every session, healed photo, allergy note, and reference image lives on one client card. Search by name, phone, or session date.

Aftercare follow-up queue

Automatic 3-day, 14-day, and 30-day check-ins so healed photos come back to your portfolio and reviews come back to Google.

Deposit-first payments

Stripe-powered checkout for deposits, balances, and gift cards. Payouts hit your bank in two business days.

One flat price

$29.99/month per studio. No per-artist fee. No transaction cut on deposits beyond Stripe's standard rate.

Get started

One flat price. No per-artist surcharge.

$29.99/month per studio. Unlimited artists, unlimited clients, unlimited bookings. Set up in under an hour — most studios import from Square or a spreadsheet.

Open your studio

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a card reader?
No. All deposits and balances are collected online through Stripe. If you want to run a card in the shop, any Stripe reader plugs in.
Can I import my existing client list?
Yes — CSV import from Square, Acuity, Google Sheets, or a spreadsheet you export from your current tool. Setup usually takes under an hour.
Is there a contract?
No contract, no setup fee, cancel from your dashboard. We also offer a 7-day free trial if it doesn't fit how your studio works.
How is this different from Square or Acuity?
Square and Acuity are general-purpose. This is built for tattoo studios: deposit-first booking, tattoo-specific consent forms, healed-photo aftercare, and per-artist commission tracking.

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