Tattoo booking software for deposits and consults
Consultations before deposits, deposits before bookings. Reference photos on every appointment. Multi-artist studios where each artist runs their own diary.
Built for the way tattoo studios actually work
Deposit-required bookings
No deposit, no slot. Set deposit rules per artist and per service. Never hold a flash slot for someone who never paid.
Custom-quote consultations
For custom work, clients book a consultation first. Quote the price during the consult, then send a deposit link for the final booking.
Reference photos per appointment
Clients attach reference images at booking. The images sit on the appointment record so you walk into the chair with everything ready.
Multi-artist studio scheduling
Each artist has their own diary, deposit policy, and booking page. The studio owner sees the full floor; clients pick their artist first.
Why tattoo studios pick CHAIR over Fresha
You own the client relationship
Fresha owns the relationship: clients use their app, see their notifications, and get recommendations for other businesses in their feed. CHAIR keeps the relationship yours. Clients book on your page directly, without a marketplace in the middle.
Flat fee, not a commission
Fresha: 20% on new marketplace clients. CHAIR: flat monthly, 0% on every booking you take, whether the client is new or has been with you for years.
Your brand, not a directory
On Fresha you appear next to every competing tattoo studios in the area. On CHAIR clients book on your branded page, with your name above the door.
How CHAIR compares to Fresha and Booksy
Side-by-side on the dimensions that matter most: how you pay, who owns the client relationship, and what the page clients land on actually looks like.
Competitor pricing and policies based on each platform's public pricing pages and verified at time of writing. Plans change; please verify with the provider before switching.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best booking system for a tattoo studio?
For tattoo studios, the priorities are deposits, consultations, and per-artist diaries. CHAIR handles all three, with flat monthly pricing and no per-booking commission.
Can I require a deposit before a tattoo booking is confirmed?
Yes. Configure any service to require full or partial payment before the booking is confirmed. The client cannot lock in the slot without paying.
How do I handle custom-quote tattoo consultations?
Set up a consultation as its own service (typically free or low-fee). After the consult you quote the work, send a deposit link, and the booking confirms once the deposit clears.
Can clients send reference photos when they book?
Yes. Image upload is built into the booking form on any service you choose to enable it on. The images attach to the appointment record.
Can a multi-artist tattoo studio use CHAIR?
Yes. Each artist gets their own diary, service menu, deposit rules, and booking page. The studio owner sees the full floor view.
Ready to take your tattoo studio bookings on CHAIR?
Flat monthly pricing. No commission. Your clients, your brand, your business.