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Product · the whole shop, one login
Every featureTake the tour
01Get booked
Booking pageYour link, your theme, your own domain.Requests & intakePlacement, size, references. No DM screenshot pile.Deposits & paymentsDeposit and balance links, payment plans, payouts the next business day.CalendarReminders send themselves. Team calendar for shops.
02Make the art
Flash StudioBuild sheets, run a flash sale, let clients claim.Stencil LabTurn any reference into a clean stencil.Creative StudioPosts and promo art for every flash sale.Art SchoolLessons and honest feedback on your work.
03Sell more
Merch storePrint on demand. No inventory, no packing.Gift certificatesSell them all year, redeem at checkout.ExchangeSell brushes, flash packs and courses to artists.AssistantNewHelps you reply, quote and follow up with clients. Nothing goes out until you send it.
04Keep them coming
ClientsEvery note, photo and visit on one card.InboxInstagram, Facebook, texts and email together.Auto messagesAftercare, reminders and rebook nudges.Healing check-insAsk for the healed photo, earn the review.
CREW.INK on your phone. Take payment at your station.Download on theApp StoreGet it forAndroidFree · Plus $39 · Pro $99 a monthSee pricing
Your studio pageYour studio pageRoster, booking, flash and merch under your shop’s name.See an example

FreeMaking a studio is free. Everyone keeps their own account; the shop is the group they join.

For shop owners · run the whole floor
Studios overviewTalk to us
01Run the floor
Roster & rolesInvite artists, apprentices and front desk.Front desk kioskClients check in and sign waivers on an iPad.Team chatThe whole crew in one thread, not five.Team calendarEvery artist’s day on one screen.
02Run the money
Splits & booth rentSet each artist’s split or rent. Tips stay 100% with the artist.Owner reportWhat came in, per artist, per week.Invoices & payoutsRent invoices and payouts without the spreadsheet.
03Stay covered
Documents & waiversConsent forms signed and filed per client.ComplianceLicences and BBP certificates tracked for the crew.AnnouncementsShop news every artist actually sees.
Bring your crew over in one afternoon.Send one invite link. Every artist keeps their own account, clients and flash.Join a studioCreate a studio
Convention modeRun the booth from your phoneA line with numbers, flash claims, card payments and signed waivers.Browse conventions
ConventionsAll conventions
All conventionsDates, booth costs and who’s going, for shows worldwide.
Flash salesDrop a sheet, open claims, take deposits.
Guest spotsFind shops with open spots, or post yours.Studio eventsPop-ups, charity days and shop parties.
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Artists, shops, conventions and guest spots near you, or wherever you’re headed.

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Browse every artistSearch by style or city, or open the map to see who’s near you.
Flash you can book
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Gift a tattooGift certificates for artists on CREW.INK.Group tattoo fundChip in on a tattoo with friends.Your bookingsDeposits, dates and aftercare in one place.
From artist storesBrowse the store
T-shirtsCrewnecksApparel
Exchange · for artists
Brush packsBrush packs mapped to real needle groupings, by working artists.Flash packsReady-to-tattoo sheets from other artists.CoursesLinework, color and business, from the pros.
Supplies & gifts
HardwareCard terminals and kits, set up for your Studio.Supply shopNeedles, aftercare and shop supplies.Gift certificatesFor the friend who keeps talking about it.
Open your own storeYour art on shirts & moreWe fulfill every order and ship it to your customers. $0 to start your merch store.Start your store
PlaybookWhy Tattoo Deposits WorkDeposits aren't just about money. They're about psychology. Understanding why they work changes how you use them.Read the playbook
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CREW.INK's tattoo-shop boxer facing a lineup of seven competitor boxers in the ring

CREW.INK · the full fight card

CREW.INKTattoo-native
VS
7The fieldSalon & generic tools

CREW.INK vs every tattoo software.

Booksy, Vagaro, Square, Fresha, Acuity, Venue Ink, Tattoodo — we went through every competitor so you don't have to. Pick a matchup for the full breakdown, or see the whole card at a glance.

Start free — $0/mo →Pick a matchup

Competitor details from public pricing & pages + CREW.INK repo-verified data

$0Monthly on Free
FreeTo start
7Competitors analyzed
100%Tattoo-native

01 · THE CHALLENGERS

Pick your matchup.

Each page is a full tale-of-the-tape breakdown with verified pricing and an honest take on where the competitor wins.

AI text booking: CREW.INK vs LucentDesk vs Square Assistant →

CREW.INK vs Booksy boxing illustrationCREW.INK vs

Booksy

Salon marketplace that added tattoo

Their price$29.99/mo + $20/user
Built forHair salons & spas
Tattoo-nativeNo

Great for marketplace exposure. Zero tattoo-specific tools.

See full comparison →CREW.INK vs Vagaro boxing illustrationCREW.INK vs

Vagaro

Full-service salon & spa platform

Their priceFrom $23.99/mo + add-ons
Built forSalons, spas, fitness
Tattoo-nativeNo

Mature and feature-rich. Add-ons stack up fast. No tattoo DNA.

See full comparison →CREW.INK vs Square boxing illustrationCREW.INK vs

Square

Retail POS that does appointments

Their priceFree / $29 / $69 per location
Built forRetail & food service
Tattoo-nativeNo

Best hardware ecosystem. Appointments are an afterthought.

See full comparison →CREW.INK vs Fresha boxing illustrationCREW.INK vs

Fresha

Subscription-free salon marketplace

Their priceFree base + paid features
Built forSalons, spas, wellness
Tattoo-nativeNo

Free to start with real reach. No tattoo workflow at all.

See full comparison →CREW.INK vs Acuity boxing illustrationCREW.INK vs

Acuity

Generic scheduling from Squarespace

Their priceFrom $16/mo
Built forAny appointment business
Tattoo-nativeNo

Flexible generic scheduler. No tattoo intake, waivers, or flash.

See full comparison →CREW.INK vs Venue Ink boxing illustrationCREW.INK vs

Venue Ink

Tattoo-focused studio management

Their price$50/mo Pro · $150/mo Studio
Built forTattoo studios
Tattoo-nativeYes

Closest competitor. CREW.INK wins on merch, drops & AI.

See full comparison →CREW.INK vs Tattoodo boxing illustrationCREW.INK vs

Tattoodo

Tattoo marketplace & discovery

Their price$10/booking + 20% marketplace
Built forTattoo discovery
Tattoo-nativeYes

Good for new artists needing exposure. Fees add up fast at scale.

See full comparison →

02 · THE EDGE

What no competitor matches.

These aren't features you bolt onto a salon scheduler. They're built into CREW.INK's core from day one.

Free for artists on the Free plan
Built-in merch shop with shipping
Flash drop manager with countdowns
Assistant on message — drafts replies, you approve & send
POS kiosk mode for walk-in studios
Digital waivers in booking & kiosk
Waitlist with auto-promotion
Stencil & reference image library
Multi-artist studio roster management
Built by a tattoo artist, for tattoo artists

03 · PRICING SNAPSHOT

Price at a glance.

PlatformBase pricePer-booking feeTattoo-native
CREW.INK$0 / mo9.9% booking fee, client-paid✓
Booksy$29.99/mo + $20/userBoost: 30% first visit✕
VagaroFrom $23.99/mo + add-onsNone base✕
SquareFree / $49 / $1492.6% + 15¢ per txn✕
FreshaFree base + paid featuresNew-client marketplace fee✕
AcuityFrom $16/moNone✕
Venue Ink$50–150/moNone✓
Tattoodo$10/booking$10 flat per booking✓

READY TO SWITCH?

Stop duct-taping your stack.

CREW.INK migrates your clients, bookings, and history. Setup takes under 10 minutes. No contracts, one booking fee the client pays by default, no surprises. Built by a tattoo artist.

Start free — no card →See all features