inkStar is the tattoo industry's home base.
Fill more chairs, reduce cancellations, and stay legally protected. One mobile app for scheduling, consent forms, payments, and client management - built by tattoo studio owners who know the daily grind.
Already using another tool? Import your clients and go live in a day.
You got into this to create art, not to spend your evenings chasing deposits, sorting consent forms, and fighting with spreadsheets.
You blocked out three hours for a sleeve session. The client doesn't show. No deposit, no cancellation, no way to fill that slot. That's rent money gone.
Stacks of paper forms in a filing cabinet. Can you find the one from six months ago? What if there's a dispute? Paper fades, gets lost, and doesn't hold up in court.
Double bookings, forgotten appointments, artists checking their own calendars on their phones. No single source of truth for who's working when.
Asking for deposits via DM, chasing payments after sessions, splitting costs for multi-session pieces. The money conversation kills the creative vibe.
A back piece over four sessions. The client doesn't rebook after session two. No automatic follow-up, no linked progress record, no way to track what's been paid vs. what's outstanding.
You're at a convention, the WiFi is terrible, and your cloud-based booking tool is useless. Back to pen and paper, hoping you don't lose anything.
One mobile system handles online booking, automatic deposits, appointment reminders, and consent forms. Install it, let AI handle the setup, and get back to what you do best.
Download the app and sign in. That's it - no desktop required, no IT department needed.
Our AI assistant configures your services, working hours, and booking rules based on a quick conversation.
Start booking appointments, collecting deposits, and managing clients from day one. No add-ons, no extra fees.
AI-powered time slot suggestions based on artist availability and session duration.
Clients book directly through your personalized booking page with automatic deposits.
Tattoo-compliant digital forms with signatures, timestamps, and audit trail.
Full functionality without internet. Syncs when you're back online.
Offer payment plans for big pieces. You get paid upfront.
Complete history, preferences, and notes for every client.
Real-time revenue, commissions, and performance at a glance.
Reduce no-shows with automatic appointment reminders and deposit requests.
Not another generic booking app. Every feature was designed around how tattoo professionals actually work - from consent compliance to convention workflows.
AI analyzes your calendar, session types, and buffer preferences to suggest the best available slots. Clients book online - you approve or let it auto-confirm. No more back-and-forth DMs to find a time.
Tattoo-specific consent templates with digital signatures, timestamps, ID verification, and a full legal audit trail. Stored securely and linked to each client and appointment. Meets local health and safety regulations so you're covered if there's ever a dispute.
Send payment links via the app - no awkward money conversations. Collect deposits at booking, offer Klarna installments for large pieces, and track every payment automatically. Clients pay how they want, you get paid on time.
Every client has a complete profile with appointment history, consent forms, payment records, and your personal notes. See their previous work, preferences, and any flags before they walk through the door.
See your revenue, commissions, booking rates, and trends in real-time dashboards built for tattoo businesses. Know which services bring the most money, which days are busiest, and how each artist is performing.
inkStar works without internet. Book appointments, collect signatures, log payments - everything functions offline and syncs automatically when connectivity returns. Your system works where you work.
See every artist's schedule in one shared team calendar. Block time for setups, reschedule with drag-and-drop, and avoid double bookings across your whole studio. Artists see their own view, managers see everything.
Whether you're working out of your own space or managing a team across locations, inkStar adapts to how you work.
Run your entire business from your phone. No receptionist, no office, no problem.
One dashboard for your entire operation. Every artist, every location, every dollar - visible and accounted for.
Calendly wasn't built for consent forms. Fresha doesn't work offline. See how a purpose-built tattoo tool stacks up against the alternatives.
| Feature | Pen & Paper The classic | Generic Tools Fresha, Calendly, etc. | inkStar Built for tattoo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tattoo consent forms | Paper forms, easy to lose | Generic waivers, not tattoo-specific | Digital, tattoo-specific, legally sound |
| Consent legal validity | No audit trail, fades over time | Basic e-sign, no health compliance | Timestamped, audit trail, GDPR-compliant |
| Appointment scheduling | Manual, error-prone | Calendar-based booking | AI-powered time slot suggestions |
| Team calendar / sync | Each artist on their own | Basic shared calendar | Shared team view with per-artist filters |
| Downpayment collection | Cash only, no tracking | Basic payment links | Automatic deposits at booking |
| Offline functionality | Works offline, but no sync | Cloud-only, useless offline | Full offline with auto-sync |
| Client strike system | Memory-based | Not available | Built-in strikes and auto-lock |
| Multi-session tracking | Scattered notes | Manual workarounds | Linked sessions with progress tracking |
| Artist commissions | Spreadsheet nightmares | Basic reporting | Automatic calculation and tracking |
| Guest artist management | Ad hoc arrangements | Not supported | Temporary access with custom terms |
| Convention / mobile use | Works, but no digital backup | Needs stable internet | Built for offline, mobile-first |
| Built for tattoo industry | Generic, no tattoo features | One-size-fits-all | Every feature designed for tattoo |
Hear from tattoo professionals who made the switch.
“Downpayments changed everything for my solo practice.”
I used to lose two or three afternoons a month to no-shows. Since switching to inkStar, clients pay a deposit when they book. The ones who aren't serious just don't book anymore. My calendar went from half-empty Tuesdays to fully booked weeks.
“Commission tracking saved my relationships with my artists.”
With four artists in the studio, every month ended with questions. 'Did you count that tip?' 'What about the deposit from last week?' Since we moved to inkStar, commissions calculate automatically and artists see their earnings in real-time. Zero disputes in eight months.
“Offline mode at conventions is a lifesaver.”
I do five or six conventions a year, and every other tool I tried was useless the moment WiFi dropped. At my last convention, I booked twelve walk-ins, collected consent forms, and took deposits - all offline. It synced everything when I got home. No lost data, no re-entry.
Everything you need to know about using inkStar for your tattoo business.
inkStar is built for the beauty and body art industry, but it's especially deep on tattoo-specific features like consent forms, multi-session tracking, client strike systems, and convention-friendly offline mode. If you're a tattoo artist, piercer, or studio owner, this was built for you.
No. Your clients use a web browser - that's it. They receive booking confirmations, consent forms, and payment links via email or SMS. Only you and your team use the app.
Yes - full offline support. Schedule appointments, collect digital signatures on consent forms, log payments, and manage your calendar without any internet connection. Everything syncs automatically when you reconnect. Designed specifically for convention floors where WiFi is unreliable.
Credit and debit cards, PayPal, instant bank transfer, and Klarna installments for larger pieces. Cash payments can be logged manually. All digital payments are tracked automatically in your financial records.
Yes. Add artists with their own schedules, commission rates, and permissions. Track performance and commissions automatically. Role-based access means your front desk sees what they need, and artists see what they need.
Yes. inkStar consent forms include digital signatures with timestamps, IP logging, and a full audit trail. Forms are stored in GDPR-compliant infrastructure and linked to each client and appointment. They meet the requirements of EU eIDAS regulation for electronic signatures and are designed to comply with local health and safety consent standards.
You can import your existing client list via CSV. Appointment history and consent form archives can be uploaded during onboarding. Our team helps you set up your services, working hours, and booking rules so you're ready to go within a day.
No long-term contracts. You can cancel anytime, and your data is always exportable. Start with a free trial - cancel before it ends and you won't be charged.
Yes. One account manages all your locations. Each location has its own schedule, artists, and settings, but you get unified reporting and can share client data across locations with proper permissions.
Generic tools like Calendly and Fresha weren't designed for tattoo workflows. They don't support tattoo-specific consent forms, multi-session tracking, client strike systems, offline mode at conventions, or artist commission calculations. inkStar was built by tattoo studio owners specifically for these workflows.
Yes. Scheduling, online booking, consent forms, payments, Klarna installments, client management, team calendars, commission tracking, business dashboards, and offline mode are all included. No hidden modules, no per-feature pricing. One mobile-first system.
Start your free trial today and see for yourself how inkStar simplifies your daily workflow.
Built by studio owners, for studio owners
“inkStar transformed my chaotic studio into a professional business.”