# InkDesk — Tattoo Booking Software > InkDesk is tattoo booking software for artists and studios. Forms, scheduling, automated reminders, and messaging in one platform. Save time. Focus on tattooing. ## About InkDesk InkDesk is an all-in-one tattoo booking and client management platform designed exclusively for tattoo professionals. It replaces the chaos of Instagram DMs, spreadsheets, and scattered tools with a single, purpose-built system for managing every aspect of a tattoo business. Artists and studios use InkDesk to: - Accept and manage bookings through a public profile page - Communicate with clients via a centralized inbox - Collect deposits and payments with zero transaction fees - Send customizable digital waivers and consent forms - Create custom booking intake forms to gather tattoo details and references - Automate appointment reminders to reduce no-shows - Track each client's tattoo journey through project management - Manage their schedule with an integrated calendar (Google Calendar sync available) - Share a branded public booking profile ("link in bio") InkDesk is used by independent solo tattoo artists, multi-artist tattoo studios, and tattoo shop managers. Website: https://inkdesk.app Contact: info@inkdesk.app Social: https://www.instagram.com/inkdesk.app --- ## Platform ### For Solo Tattoo Artists InkDesk for solo artists ($25/month) includes unlimited bookings, custom booking forms, digital waivers, automated reminders, centralized messaging, a public booking profile, client management, and Google Calendar sync. Designed for independent tattoo artists who want to streamline their workflow without the overhead of studio management tools. Learn more: https://inkdesk.app/platform/solo-tattoo-artists ### For Tattoo Studios InkDesk for studios ($50/month base) includes everything in the Solo plan plus multi-artist management, shared studio calendar, team scheduling, and studio-level analytics. Each additional artist seat is billed separately. Built for tattoo shops with multiple artists who need coordinated booking and client management. Learn more: https://inkdesk.app/platform/tattoo-studios --- ## Features ### Online Scheduling InkDesk provides online appointment scheduling that replaces back-and-forth messaging. Clients book directly through the artist's public profile page. The system automatically manages availability, prevents double-bookings, and syncs with Google Calendar. Artists set their own hours, session lengths, and buffer times between appointments. Learn more: https://inkdesk.app/features/online-scheduling ### Custom Booking Forms Artists create custom intake forms that collect exactly the information they need before a booking: tattoo placement, size, style preferences, reference images, skin tone, medical history, and any other custom fields. Forms are attached to the booking flow so clients complete them when they book. This eliminates the repetitive back-and-forth of gathering details through DMs. Learn more: https://inkdesk.app/features/custom-booking-forms ### Digital Waivers InkDesk includes built-in digital consent and waiver forms with legally-binding e-signatures. Waivers are sent automatically before appointments and stored securely with each client's record. Artists can customize waiver content to meet their local legal requirements. No more paper forms or separate waiver apps. Learn more: https://inkdesk.app/features/digital-waivers ### Client Messaging A centralized inbox consolidates all client communication into one place. Instead of juggling Instagram DMs, email, and text messages, artists manage all conversations from the InkDesk dashboard. Clients can message through their booking portal. Message history is linked to client profiles and booking records for full context. Learn more: https://inkdesk.app/features/client-messaging ### Client Projects Each client's tattoo journey is tracked as a project. Artists can organize reference images, design iterations, session notes, and progress photos in one place. Projects link to bookings and client profiles, creating a complete history of the work. This is especially useful for multi-session pieces and sleeve projects. Learn more: https://inkdesk.app/features/client-projects ### Automatic Reminders InkDesk sends automated appointment reminders to clients via email to reduce no-shows. Reminders are configurable — artists choose when and how often reminders are sent. This feature alone saves significant revenue by reducing missed appointments, which is one of the biggest operational challenges for tattoo businesses. Learn more: https://inkdesk.app/features/automatic-reminders --- ## Pricing All plans include a 30-day free trial with no credit card required. There are zero transaction fees on all bookings. ### Solo Plan — $25/month For independent tattoo artists. Includes: - Unlimited bookings - Custom booking forms - Digital waivers - Automated reminders - Centralized messaging - Public booking profile - Client management - Google Calendar sync ### Studio Plan — $50/month (base) For multi-artist tattoo studios. Includes everything in Solo plus: - Multi-artist management - Shared studio calendar - Team scheduling - Studio analytics - Additional artist seats (priced per seat) Both plans are available with monthly or annual billing. Annual billing offers a discount. Pricing page: https://inkdesk.app/pricing --- ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is InkDesk? InkDesk is an all-in-one tattoo booking and client management platform that helps tattoo artists and studios manage their appointments, communicate with clients, and streamline their workflow. ### Is InkDesk free to try? Yes, InkDesk offers a 30-day free trial with no credit card required. You get full access to all features during the trial period. ### How does InkDesk help reduce no-shows? InkDesk sends automated appointment reminders to clients before their scheduled sessions. These reminders significantly reduce missed appointments, which is one of the biggest revenue challenges for tattoo businesses. ### Can InkDesk replace booking through Instagram DMs? Yes. InkDesk gives you a public booking profile (link in bio) where clients can book directly, fill out intake forms, and communicate through the platform. This eliminates the need to manage bookings through DMs. ### How long does it take to set up InkDesk? Most artists are up and running within minutes. You create your profile, set your availability, customize your booking forms, and share your booking link. InkDesk is designed to be intuitive and quick to set up. ### Does InkDesk work for tattoo studios with multiple artists? Yes. The Studio plan supports multi-artist management with shared calendars, team scheduling, and studio-level analytics. Each artist gets their own profile and booking flow. ### Does InkDesk charge transaction fees? No. InkDesk charges zero transaction fees on all bookings, regardless of your plan. ### Can I sync InkDesk with Google Calendar? Yes. InkDesk integrates with Google Calendar so your appointments are automatically synced. Changes in either system are reflected in both. ### Does InkDesk support digital waivers? Yes. InkDesk includes built-in digital consent and waiver forms with e-signatures. Waivers are sent automatically before appointments and stored with each client's record. ### Can I customize the booking forms? Yes. You can create fully custom intake forms with any fields you need — tattoo placement, size, style, reference images, medical history, and more. --- ## Blog InkDesk publishes articles, tips, and guides for tattoo professionals covering topics like business management, booking optimization, client communication, and industry trends. Blog: https://inkdesk.app/blog --- ## Legal - Privacy Policy: https://inkdesk.app/legal - Terms of Service: https://inkdesk.app/legal - All legal documents: https://inkdesk.app/legal --- ## Technical Details - Website: https://inkdesk.app - App: https://portal.inkdesk.app - Sitemap: https://inkdesk.app/sitemap.xml - Short link: https://inkde.sk