Deposits tied to appointments
Send a payment link and keep the resulting deposit connected to the correct client and appointment.
InkScheduleBuilt for artistsGet the appTattoo payment software
Track tattoo deposits, balances, and payments together
Connect tattoo appointment payments to the client, calendar, receipts, balances, and financial reporting that artists need.
$0 monthly for individual artists. Shop plans are separate. Booking and payment fees apply. See fees
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How does tattoo payment software help an artist?
Tattoo payment software helps an artist collect deposits, send secure payment links, accept eligible in-person card payments, and track what has been paid against an appointment. InkSchedule keeps that activity connected to the client and schedule instead of leaving the artist to reconcile separate payment records.
What artists get
Built around the tattoo appointment
Tap to Pay on iPhone
Accept eligible in-person contactless payments from a supported iPhone without adding a separate card reader.
Financial visibility
Review payment activity, expected balances, refunds, fees, and reporting without rebuilding a spreadsheet.
How it works
One connected path from request to record
01
Set the appointment amount
Keep the expected amount with the appointment that created it.
02
Collect a deposit
Send the client a secure payment link when the appointment requires money up front.
03
Accept the remaining payment
Use online checkout or eligible Tap to Pay on iPhone for a card payment, or record in-person cash.
04
Review the record
See the appointment payment activity and business reporting in the same workflow.
Why InkSchedule exists
Built from inside a tattoo shop
Dylan Harris created InkSchedule from the perspective of a tattoo shop owner who saw how much artist time was lost moving between booking forms, calendars, messages, payment tools, and spreadsheets. The goal is simple: give artists and shops one focused system that follows the real tattoo workflow.
Dylan Harris · Founder of InkSchedule
That perspective comes from From Ashes to Ink, a tattoo shop in Hiawassee, Georgia. InkSchedule is a separate product owned by InkSchedule LLC.
Common questions
Straight answers before you switch
Can InkSchedule send clients a deposit payment link?
Yes. Artists can send a secure pay-now link and track the deposit against the related appointment.
Does InkSchedule support Tap to Pay on iPhone?
Eligible artists with supported devices and connected payment accounts can accept contactless in-person payments using Tap to Pay on iPhone.
How are InkSchedule payment fees shown?
The complete payment total, including the appointment amount, booking fee, applicable online service fee, and any tip, is shown before the client authorizes a card payment.
Start with clear costs
Individual artists pay $0 per month for the software. Shop plans are separate paid subscriptions. A $10 booking fee applies to each appointment. Card payments processed through InkSchedule, including online checkout and eligible Tap to Pay, include a 3% InkSchedule online service fee. Clients see their total before authorizing payment.
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See the full artist-first workflow.
Booking, calendar, clients, payments, and reporting in one place.