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Appointment planner app for modern studios.
More time for your craft. Less scheduling chaos.

Our appointment planner app helps you prevent no-shows, automate reminders, and keep every booking and payment organized, so your team stays on schedule and clients trust every session.

inkStar app dashboard on iPhone showing today's schedule, weekly calendar, and current appointment details

You Didn't Build This Dream to Burn Out

You became an artist to create. Not to spend your nights chasing payments, juggling schedules, and drowning in paperwork.

Sunday

Sunday

11:47 PM

  1. Clients who ghost

    You blocked multiple hours, pushed other clients further into the future, prepped everything and they never showed up. No call. No text. Just an empty chair and lost income.
  2. Chasing payments

    That awkward conversation. Again. Meanwhile, rent is due, supplies are running low, and you're the one feeling unprofessional.
  3. The midnight grind

    You tattooed for 10 hours. Now it's 11pm and you're still answering DMs, updating your calendar, sorting paperwork. When does it stop?
  4. You can never switch off

    Day off? Your phone is still blowing up. Vacation? The business falls apart. You're trapped inside of your dream and it turns into a nightmare.
  5. Consent forms on paper

    Your client signs a piece of paper, you file it somewhere. Months later you need it and can't find it. Or worse: the signature is illegible, the date is missing, and you can't prove when or what was actually agreed on.

The hard truth? Most talented artists aren't struggling because of their craft. They're struggling because running a business alone is relentless. And without the right systems, the chaos only grows.

Every Problem You Just Read? Solved.

inkStar isn't another generic business tool. It's built specifically to eliminate the chaos that burns out talented artists.

  1. No-shows become impossible.

    Mandatory deposits at booking plus automated reminders 24h and 2h before. Clients have skin in the game. No more wasted time and money.
  2. You never chase money again.

    Your client pays with one click, the money hits your account in real-time and is automatically logged in inkStar. No follow-ups, no awkward conversations.
  3. Your evenings are yours.

    AI takes in appointment requests and suggests times that work for both you and your clients based on availability. You just confirm. Zero admin after-hours.
inkStar tattoo studio appointment details screen showing client booking information, deposit payments, and session scheduling for tattoo artists

What Our Users Say

Real feedback from artists who run their studios with inkStar.

  • Since we switched to inkStar, scheduling finally feels calm and predictable.

    We used to juggle bookings from Instagram, WhatsApp, and phone calls, and things slipped through all the time. Now everything runs through one flow, deposits are handled up front, and I spend far less time on admin in the evenings. It just feels more stable day to day.

    Lea Schneider · Tattoo Artist
  • What I value most is that work doesn't stop when the internet drops.

    Our connection in the studio is not always reliable. With inkStar we can still check bookings, open client records, and keep sessions moving as normal. Everything syncs properly once we're back online, so the day runs smoothly instead of becoming stressful.

    Mehmet Yilmaz · Studio Manager
  • Digital consent forms save us a surprising amount of time every week.

    We used to keep paper forms in folders and waste time searching for them. Now every document is attached to the client profile with signatures and timestamps. It's not flashy, but it makes daily operations much easier.

    Katharina Vogel · Tattoo Studio Owner

From Booking to Payday. On Autopilot.

See how inkStar handles the entire appointment lifecycle so you can focus on your craft.

  1. Customer Books, Everything Starts

    Your customer books through your booking page or you create the appointment in the app. Smart scheduling suggests the next free slots based on employee availability. Downpayment and contract are handled automatically before they walk in.

    • Online booking page or in-app creation
    • Smart slot suggestions based on availability
    • Automatic downpayment collection & contract delivery
    inkStar create appointment screen with employee assignment, duration, date selection, and smart timeslot suggestions based on availability
  2. Appointment Day. Everything's Ready.

    When your customer arrives, their profile has everything: consent forms, medical history, past sessions, and notes. Contracts are signed digitally right on your device. No paper, no scrambling. Works fully offline too.

    • Complete customer profile at your fingertips
    • GDPR-compliant consent & contract management
    • Full functionality even without internet
    inkStar appointment details showing customer name, price, downpayment status, employee assignment, and linked contract
  3. Session Done. Get Paid, Get Reviews.

    Payment is processed through card, PayPal, or Klarna installments. Commissions are tracked automatically. Automated follow-ups handle care reminders, review requests, and rebooking nudges while you rest.

    • Flexible payments with Klarna, card & PayPal
    • Automatic commission tracking per employee
    • Automated care reminders & review requests
    inkStar payment link creation for appointment with customer, amount, and downpayment settlement options

Ready to put your studio on autopilot?

Why Choose inkStar?

Built from the ground up for tattoo studios, PMU artists, and beauty professionals — not retrofitted generic software.

  • Instant Sync Across All Devices

    Appointments, client notes, and schedules update in real time — whether you're at the front desk or on the studio floor.

  • Designed for Creative Professionals

    Purpose-built workflows for consultations, consent forms, deposit collection, and session tracking — not generic business tools.

  • Industry-Standard Data Protection

    Strong encryption, automatic backups, and GDPR-ready practices keep your client data and business records secure.

  • Actionable Business Insights

    Track revenue per artist, no-show rates, peak booking hours, and client retention — all from a single dashboard.

  • Connects to Your Existing Tools

    Integrates with Google Calendar, payment processors, and marketing platforms so nothing falls through the cracks.

The Complete Studio Management Platform for Tattoo, PMU and Barber Professionals

Purpose-built by studio owners who lived the chaos. Every feature solves a real problem that costs you money, time, or clients today.

  • Reduces no-shows by up to 70%

    Deposit-Based No-Show Protection

    Every booking requires a deposit upfront. Automated appointment reminders go out via SMS and email at 24h and 2h before the session. If the client still doesn't show, you keep the deposit. Your tattoo studio schedule stays full, your income stays protected.

  • Save 8+ hours per week on admin

    AI-Powered Appointment Scheduling

    Intelligent scheduling software that fills gaps in your calendar automatically. Clients book appointments online, reschedule on their own, and your waitlist fills cancelled slots without you lifting a finger. Built for multi-artist tattoo studios, solo PMU practitioners, and busy barbershops alike.

  • Designed to meet GDPR requirements

    Digital Contracts and Consent Forms

    Industry-specific contract templates with photo consent, medical history questionnaires, and legally binding e-signatures. Clients sign on their own phone via QR code before sitting in the chair. Every record is timestamped and stored securely for GDPR compliance.

  • Get paid up to 3x faster

    Integrated Payment Processing

    Accept card payments, PayPal, and instant bank transfers directly through the app. Offer Klarna installment plans for large tattoo pieces. Deposits are collected automatically at booking, remaining balances charged after sessions. Payment reminders sent via text so you never chase money.

  • Boost your client retention rate

    Complete Client Management System

    Every client gets a detailed profile with session history, photo galleries, preferences, allergy records, and medical notes. See exactly what you did last time, what ink or pigment you used, and what to watch out for. The built-in strike system flags unreliable clients before they waste your time again.

  • Trusted by studios across Europe

    Real-Time Business Analytics Dashboard

    Track revenue per artist, no-show rates, peak booking hours, and client retention in one dashboard. Identify which services generate the most profit and which clients bring the highest lifetime value. Export reports for your accountant or tax advisor with one click.

Join hundreds of tattoo studios, PMU artists, barbers, and piercers who run their business on inkStar. Set up in under 5 minutes.

Credit card required. Free for 7 days. Cancel anytime.

Plans That Scale
With Your Business

All plans include a 7-day free trial. Credit card required. Switch plans anytime.

  • Starter

    Your calendar on steroids

    8.99/month
    • 1 user
    • 1 location
    • Support: Email only
    • Appointment calendar with suggestions
    • Booking page for clients
    • Customer profiles & strike system
    • Payment tracking & deposits
    • Google & Apple calendar sync
    • Offline mode
  • Plus

    Most Popular

    Everything a solo artist needs

    29/month
    • 1 user
    • 1 location
    • Support: 72h
    • Everything in Starter
    • AI timeslot finder
    • Digital contracts with E-Sign
    • SMS notifications
    • Report dashboards
    • Customer tags & attachments
  • Pro

    Built for studios with teams

    99/month
    • 5 users
    • 1 location
    • Support: 24h
    • Everything in Plus
    • Employee management & schedules
    • Commission tracking
    • Multi-location setup
    • Custom branded pages
    • Role-based permissions
  • Enterprise

    Custom solutions for large organizations

    Custom
    • Unlimited users
    • Unlimited locations
    • Support: Dedicated
    • Everything in Pro
    • Unlimited employees & locations
    • Dedicated account manager
    • Custom integrations
    • SLA guarantees
    • Priority onboarding
  • Secure billing
  • Cancel anytime
  • Priority support

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about inkStar. Can't find the answer you're looking for? Please chat with our friendly team.

inkStar stores all your essential data locally on your device. You can create appointments, update customer records, and process payments even without internet. Everything syncs automatically when you're back online.

Yes! Our migration wizard supports imports from Excel, Google Sheets, and most other booking systems. We also offer free migration assistance for larger studios.

We use enterprise-grade encryption (AES-256), perform regular security audits, and are designed to help you meet GDPR requirements. Your data is backed up automatically and stored in EU data centers.

We support all major credit cards, PayPal, instant bank transfers, and integrated Klarna installments. Payment processing fees start at 2.9% + €0.30 per transaction.

Yes! Every subscription includes onboarding support, training videos, and access to our customer success team. We also offer live training sessions for larger studios.

Of course. No long-term contracts or cancellation fees. Your data remains accessible for 90 days after cancellation for easy export.

Still have questions? Chat with our team

inkStar appointment details screen showing client booking, deposit status, and session information

Ready to Transform Your Studio?

Start your free trial today and see for yourself how inkStar simplifies your daily workflow.

  • 7-day free trial
  • Cancel anytime
  • GDPR compliant
  • Encrypted data at rest & in transit