Studio Haven
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Tattoo booking,
without the mess.

Studio Haven is the booking app, deposit collector, calendar, client book, and finance tracker built for independent tattoo artists. One link. Zero chasing. Free, forever.

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Flash$80 deposit
AHDesign by AchingHands
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Wed · 11:00 AM→
Fri · 4:00 PM→
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Sound familiar?

Booking shouldn’t feel like a second job.

Endless DMs

Chasing deposits, re-sending rates, answering the same five questions every day.

No-shows

Clients book a date and ghost. You lose the slot, the income, and the day.

Tax panic

April arrives. No idea how much you made, how much to save, or where receipts went.

Built with working artists

Real studios. Real bookings.

Case study

Aching Hands Tattoo

“Studio Haven handles deposits, calendar sync, and aftercare so I can focus on tattooing. Clients book flash and pay online, no more chasing e-transfers.”

Bethany, Aching Hands Tattoo · BC

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  • Stripe or Square deposits paid straight to the artist
  • Two-way Google Calendar and Apple Calendar sync
  • Flash sheets with per-piece booking
  • Automated aftercare + healed photo gallery
  • $0/month for artists. Clients pay ~$2 at checkout

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How it works

Three steps to a booked calendar.

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Set up your profile

Add your flash, rates, and hours. Ten minutes, tops.

02

Share your link

Drop it in your Instagram bio. Clients book and pay a deposit themselves.

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Show up and tattoo

Deposit lands in your Stripe or Square. Calendar fills itself. You focus on the art.

Your brand online

Use a website address you already own

Already have something like inkbyjane.com? We can connect it to your Studio Haven booking page. Clients book flash, pay deposits, and reach you on your name, not ours. We help you set it up. Your free Studio Haven link stays live as backup.

Email us to connect your domain
yourstudio.com
  • Use a domain you already own
  • Same booking page your clients get today
  • Studio Haven link stays as backup

The toolkit

Everything you need.
Nothing you don’t.

Smart Bookings

Clients pick a design, a time, and pay a deposit on their own. You set the hours and the rules.

Average setup: under 10 minutes

Stripe & Square deposits

Money lands directly in your Stripe or Square account. We never hold a cent of it.

Calendar Sync

Two-way sync with Google Calendar or Apple Calendar. Your life and your sessions in one view.

Guest spots

Guesting in another city? Add the dates and hours. Clients pick the location when they book flash or custom work.

Lifetime Client Book

Every project, photo, note, and dollar in one private vault you actually own.

Tax-Ready Finance

Live numbers for GST, HST, VAT, and US sales tax. No spreadsheets.

Auto Aftercare

Aftercare and check-ins send themselves. Healed photos come back to you.

In-store merch

Sell shirts, prints, and stickers at your shop or a show. QR checkout, pickup only, no shipping.

Your own domain

Already own inkbyjane.com? We connect it to your booking page so clients stay on your brand.

Pricing

It’s actually free.

Most software charges every month, even when you don’t tattoo. We don’t. We only earn a small platform fee when a client books, and the client pays it.

  • $0 per month, forever.

    No subscription. No per-artist pricing. No setup fee.

  • You keep 100% of every deposit.

    Funds land in your Stripe or Square account on your normal payout schedule.

  • The client pays the platform fee.

    $2 added at checkout on bookings. Optional text and email add-ons are separate if you want them.

  • Slow month? You pay nothing.

    We only make money when you make money. Take a break whenever you need to.

Sample CheckoutExample
Your Deposit$50.00
Platform Fee (client pays)$2.00
Client Pays$52.00

You receive

$48.19

After card processing (~$1.81 on this Stripe example). Square rates differ by card and country.

Optional add-ons

The platform stays free. Turn these on only when you want texts or marketing blasts. Carrier and send costs are why they are not bundled into $0/month.

Text reminders

$10/mo

SMS alongside your free email reminders: 48h nudge, confirmation, quote ready. Client opt-in. Cancel anytime.

Email campaigns

$10/mo

Email your past clients in one send: books open, flash drops, cancellations. Segments and unsubscribe built in.

Both

$15/mo

Text reminders and email campaigns together. Save $5 vs buying each add-on separately.

Best value

Activate later in Studio Center after signup. No add-on required to book, take deposits, or send booking emails.

Multi-artist studio plans

Every artist can view the studio calendar. Each person only edits their own schedule.

Studio Starter

$25/mo

Up to 3 artists, with a shared text + campaign pool.

Studio Standard

$45/mo

Up to 6 artists, with a shared text + campaign pool.

The upgrade

Why artists switch.

What you do
DMs & spreadsheets
Studio Haven
Take a deposit
Send a message, wait, and hope for an e-transfer.
Auto-collected the moment a date is booked.
Fill the calendar
Copy-paste availability all week.
Clients pick a slot. You wake up booked.
Remember a regular
Scroll back six months in DMs.
One client card with every project, photo, and dollar.
Know your taxes
Guess in April. Pray in May.
Live numbers for GST, HST, VAT, and sales tax.
Send aftercare
Type the same message 12 times a week.
Auto-sent right after the session.

Guides

Tattoo booking guides

Honest comparisons, deposit workflows, and how to switch without losing your calendar.

  • Free tattoo booking software

    Compare tattoo-native platforms vs salon-first schedulers.

  • Acuity alternative for tattoo artists

    Flash sheets, deposits, and $0/month vs Acuity's paid tiers.

  • Calendly alternative for tattoo artists

    Why link-in-bio scheduling falls short for flash and deposits.

  • Square Appointments for tattoo artists

    Square vs tattoo-first booking: deposits, flash, multi-session.

  • Booksy alternative for tattoo artists

    Salon marketplace fees vs owning your booking link.

  • Tattoo deposits online in Canada

    Stripe or Square, GST/HST, and moving off e-transfers.

Questions

Frequently asked.

Is Studio Haven really free for artists?

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Yes. No monthly fee. No per-artist fee. No setup fee. If you have a slow month, you pay nothing. Studio Haven earns a small platform fee when a client books with you, and the client pays that fee at checkout. Booking emails (confirmations, reminders, quotes, aftercare) stay included. Text reminders and email campaigns are optional paid add-ons you turn on only if you want them.

Why do text reminders and email campaigns cost extra?

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Every text has a real carrier fee, and bulk marketing emails cost us more as you grow. Solo add-ons are $10/month for text reminders, $10/month for email campaigns, or $15/month for both. Multi-artist studios can choose Studio Starter for $25/month (up to 3 artists) or Studio Standard for $45/month (up to 6 artists). Cancel anytime in billing settings.

How do multi-artist studio plans work?

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Studio Starter supports up to 3 artists and Studio Standard supports up to 6. Every artist can view the studio calendar, while each person only edits their own schedule. Each plan includes a shared text + campaign pool.

What are email campaigns?

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A campaign is one message you write and send to many past clients at once, for example books open for March, a new flash drop, or a last-minute cancellation. That is different from automatic booking emails, which stay free. Campaigns respect marketing consent and include an unsubscribe link.

Can I cancel a communications add-on?

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Yes. Add-ons are month-to-month Stripe subscriptions. Turn them on in Studio Center when you need them and cancel from the billing portal when you do not. No contract.

Where do my deposits go?

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Straight into your own Stripe or Square account. Studio Haven never holds your money. You connect Stripe or Square in Settings and payouts arrive on that processor's normal schedule.

How much does a client pay on top of my deposit?

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$2 per booking. It is a flat platform fee added at checkout. Standard card processing fees still apply on Stripe or Square's side, the same as any payment processor.

What fees come out of my payout?

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The $2 platform fee is added on top for the client to pay, so it is not taken from the deposit you set. Example with Stripe: you set a $50 deposit, the client pays $52 at checkout. The $2 goes to Studio Haven. Stripe then takes its processing fee on the charge (about $1.81 CAD on a $52 payment). You receive about $48.19. Square rates differ. You see the full breakdown for every booking in your dashboard.

Do I need to be tech savvy?

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No. If you can post a flash sheet on Instagram, you can use Studio Haven. The whole setup takes about ten minutes and a real human answers support emails.

Does Studio Haven work in Canada, the US and Europe?

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Yes. Studio Haven supports CAD, USD, GBP and EUR. The finance tools handle GST, HST, VAT and US sales tax so you always know what to set aside.

Can I close my books when I need a break?

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Yes. Flip one switch. New clients see a waitlist form instead of your calendar. Existing bookings stay safe and your client records stay yours.

Can clients reschedule or upload references themselves?

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Yes. Every booking has a private client link your client can use to reschedule, send extra reference photos and read their aftercare.

Does Studio Haven sync with Google or Apple Calendar?

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Yes. Two-way sync with either one. Connect Google Calendar or Apple Calendar in Settings. Confirmed bookings show up automatically, and busy blocks are pulled back so clients cannot double-book a time you are not free.

How does GST, HST, VAT, or sales tax work?

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Each store can configure its own tax rates and registration number. The finance ledger tracks deposits, session value, fees, and tax owed, with exports ready when filing time hits.

Can I track multi-session sleeves and projects?

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Yes. Sleeves and large pieces are projects with linked sessions. Session 1 takes the deposit; later sessions skip the deposit, link to the parent project, and roll up to one project value in finance.

What about flash sheets with multiple pieces?

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Each piece has its own quantity and booking state. Clients pick the piece they want; the rest stay available. When all pieces are booked, the sheet is marked sold out automatically.

Is client medical info encrypted?

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Yes. Health answers and intake form responses are encrypted before they are saved, so they are not stored as plain text anyone could read. Only you can open them when you are signed into your account.

Do clients need an account to book?

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No. Clients book with just an email. They get a portal link to manage their booking, message you, upload references, and complete intake forms.

Can booking be deposit-first, inquiry-only, or approval required?

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All three. Pick Direct (flash, slot, deposit, confirmed), Approval Required (paid, then tentative until you accept), or Inquiry First (contact, quote, deposit, confirmed).

What happens to my data if I leave Studio Haven?

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You keep it. Download your client list and finances from your dashboard anytime. Email officialstudiohaven@gmail.com if you want a full copy of everything before you go.

Is there a mobile app?

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Not yet, but a native app is on the way. For now Studio Haven works in your phone browser on iOS and Android, and on desktop. No install needed.

Can I sell merch at conventions or in my studio?

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Yes. Turn on Merch shop in Studio Center, list items with photos and prices, and print QR codes for your booth or counter. Clients pay on their phone and pick up in person. No shipping.

Can I use my own website address for booking?

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Yes. If you already own a domain, like inkbyjane.com, we can connect it to your Studio Haven booking page. Clients see your name in the browser, not studiohaven.net. Flash, deposits, contact, and merch all live on your page. Email officialstudiohaven@gmail.com and we walk you through setup. Your free Studio Haven link keeps working as backup.

How do I get started?

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Sign up free at studiohaven.net/register. Connect Stripe or Square, add your flash, publish slots, and share your booking link. Most artists are live in under an hour.

Why does Studio Haven ask for Google account access?

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Sign in with Google uses your email and basic profile to create your artist account. Optional Google Calendar access lets Studio Haven list your calendars so you can pick one, sync confirmed bookings, and read free/busy so clients cannot double-book. We do not access Gmail or unrelated calendar events. See our Privacy Policy for full details.

About Studio Haven

Booking software for independent tattoo artists

Studio Haven is a web application operated at www.studiohaven.net. Artists use it to publish flash, collect Stripe or Square deposits, sync appointments to Google Calendar or Apple Calendar, manage client records, send aftercare, and track tax-ready finances. Clients book through public studio pages without creating an account.

How we use Google user data

  • Sign in with Google. We use your email and basic profile (name, avatar) to create and match your artist account. We do not access Gmail.
  • Google Calendar (optional). If you connect a calendar in Settings, we list your calendars so you can pick one. We add, change, and remove events for Studio Haven bookings only, and read free/busy on that calendar so clients see open times. We do not read events on calendars you did not select.

Our use of Google user data follows the Google API Services User Data Policy, including Limited Use requirements. We do not sell Google user data.

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