AI TOOL PROFILE
Apprentice: Tattoo Booking and Studio Management Software
- Other
- Calendar and Scheduling
- Solo tattoo artists
- Tattoo studio owners
- Multi-artist shops
Pricing
A free plan is available for up to 50 clients. The Pro plan is $59/month. A 14-day free trial is available with no credit card required.
At a glance
- Best for
- Solo tattoo artists, Tattoo studio owners, Multi-artist shops
- Key use cases
- Automating Client Intake, Managing Shop Walk-ins, Design Collaboration, Payment Tracking
- Integrations
- Stripe, Google Calendar, Zapier
- Official website
- Visit Apprentice official website
How AI is used
Apprentice is a management platform designed for tattoo professionals. It combines a public booking page, a shoppable flash gallery, and client communication into a single workflow.
The software supports both independent artists and multi-chair studio owners. It supports the collection of deposits upfront and the automation of appointment reminders, which may help reduce no-shows.
Beyond scheduling, the tool includes AI-assisted design features for generating concepts and enhancing stencils. Shop owners can use a centralized dashboard to view the status of all artists and manage a digital waitlist for walk-in clients.
Buyers should confirm if the Stripe processing fees and the platform's additional fee align with their budget and decide whether to absorb these costs or pass them to the client.
Key Features
Booking Management
Provides a public booking link where clients can view availability and schedule appointments based on artist-defined rules.
Deposit and Payment Processing
Integrates with Stripe to collect flat-fee or percentage deposits and payments, with options to log manual payments like cash or Venmo.
AI Design Tools
Includes an AI Tattoo Generator for concepts, stencil enhancement tools, and placement previews.
Unified Client Inbox
Organizes client conversations, reference images, and project history in one thread.
Digital Consent and Prep
Supports the delivery of consent forms and aftercare instructions to clients before their session.
Flash Gallery
A shoppable portfolio where artists can upload designs and set prices for clients to browse and book.
Studio Dashboard
Allows shop owners to view artist schedules and manage walk-in waitlists.
Use Cases
Automating Client Intake
Supporting the transition from manual DM bookings to a self-service link for scheduling and deposits.
Managing Shop Walk-ins
Using a digital waitlist to track walk-in clients and notifying them via SMS when an artist is ready.
Design Collaboration
Using the project hub to share reference photos and AI-generated concepts with clients for approval.
Payment Tracking
Using the revenue dashboard to track earnings across card, cash, and digital payments.
Integrations
- Stripe
- Google Calendar
- Zapier
FAQ
What is included in the Apprentice free plan?
- The free plan includes a public booking page, Google Calendar sync, automatic reminders, a flash gallery, and supports up to 50 clients and 50 AI generations per month.
How does the payment processing work?
- Payments are handled through Stripe. Fees include the standard Stripe rate (2.9% + $0.30) plus a 2% Apprentice platform fee. Artists can choose to absorb this fee or pass it to the client.
Can it be used for shops with multiple artists?
- Yes, the Studio Pro plan allows owners to manage multiple artists from one dashboard, with three artist accounts included in the base subscription.
Source category: Other
Source subcategory: Calendar & Scheduling
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