--- About InkFlow — Tattoo Studio Management Software | InkFlow

We Built InkFlow for Tattoo Studios

We saw tattoo studios struggling with five different apps to run their business. So we built one that does it all.

500+

Studios Onboarded

50K+

Appointments/Month

4.8

G2 Rating

99.9%

Uptime

Our Journey

2024

InkFlow Founded

Built by former studio owners who knew the pain of running a shop with duct-taped tools.

2024

Beta Launch

10 studios signed up for the beta. Their feedback shaped every feature.

2025

200 Studios

Added Stripe integration, digital waivers, and aftercare automation. Studios started coming from referrals.

2026

500+ Studios

Launched free tools, comparison guides, and a full marketing site. 50K+ appointments processed monthly.

Built by Tattoo People

Our team comes from tattoo studios, not boardrooms. We know the industry because we lived it.

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Sarah Chen

Founder & CEO

12 years managing multi-artist tattoo studios. Built InkFlow to solve the booking, waiver, and retention problems she experienced running shops.

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What We Believe

Art First

Software should serve artists, not distract them. Every feature we build starts with: "Does this save studio time?"

Studio First

We don't build for salons, spas, or barbershops. We build for tattoo studios — period.

No Lock-In

Free plan, no contracts, easy data export. Your studio data belongs to you, not us.

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Our Mission

Most studio software is built for salons and repurposed for tattoos. We believe tattoo studios deserve software built specifically for them — from booking and digital waivers to aftercare automation and health compliance.

InkFlow was created because studio owners told us: "I'm using 3 different tools and spreadsheets to run my shop." We built one platform that does everything. See how we compare in our InkFlow vs Booksy guide, or explore tattoo meaning resources we publish for the community.

Why Studios Choose InkFlow

Built by studio veterans

Our team includes former studio owners who understand the day-to-day reality of running a tattoo shop.

Free plan that matters

Not a 14-day trial. A real free plan — see pricing for what's included. Start with booking and waivers, upgrade when you need aftercare and compliance.

Real support for real studios

Email support within 24 hours. Migration help from any platform. We answer the phone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who founded InkFlow?

InkFlow was founded in 2024 by Sarah Chen, who brings 12 years of experience managing multi-artist tattoo studios. She built InkFlow to solve the problems she lived through running shops — booking chaos, waiver management, and client retention.

Is InkFlow only for tattoo studios?

Yes. InkFlow is built exclusively for tattoo studios — not salons, spas, or barbershops. Every feature starts from one question: "Does this save studio time?"

Does InkFlow have a free plan?

Yes. InkFlow offers a real free plan (not a 14-day trial) that covers booking and digital waivers. Paid tiers add aftercare automation, CRM, and health-compliance features.

What does InkFlow do?

InkFlow is an all-in-one tattoo studio management platform: online booking, deposit collection, digital waivers, CRM, inventory tracking, and aftercare automation — in a single app.

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