Mindbody for a tattoo studio
Mindbody is built for classes, memberships and multi-service wellness businesses. See where that fits a tattoo studio and where it does not.
Mindbody offers scheduling for fitness and wellness businesses, including classes and recurring memberships. If you are considering it for a tattoo studio, check how much of that you need and how it handles a custom tattoo request.
What it costs
As of September 15, 2026, Mindbody's US pricing page listed Starter at $79 USD a month per location. Accelerate and Ultimate both said "Let's talk", so those two still need a sales conversation for a quote. There was no free plan.
Mindbody listed no monthly fee or minimum for payment processing, but transaction fees still applied. The pricing page did not give the rate. Ask for it in writing so you can calculate what your deposits would cost to process.
tats.to costs $0, $19 or $49 a month per artist, with 0% commission on every plan. Clients pay you directly, so tats.to does not charge a processing fee.
Built for a class schedule, not a tattoo session
Mindbody supports classes, recurring services, memberships and packages. Custom tattoo work often starts with a different step: reviewing references and discussing the piece before agreeing to an appointment.
In tats.to, you review the idea and reference images before accepting, declining or quoting. A booking with a deposit stays marked as awaiting deposit until you confirm receipt. Pro also lets you hold the slot and release it automatically if the payment deadline passes.
| Feature | Mindbody | tats.to |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | From $79 a month per location | $0, $19 or $49 per artist |
| Free plan | No | Yes, permanently, no card |
| Higher-tier pricing | Set by a sales conversation | Published at every tier |
| Built for | Classes, memberships and multi-service wellness | Tattoo artists only |
| Booking request with reference images | Not the primary flow | The primary flow |
| Tattoo consent forms | Not built for this | Included from $19 a month |
| Portfolio page | A profile inside a class-booking system | Your own page and portfolio |
What Mindbody does that tats.to does not
- Class scheduling, memberships and recurring package sales for businesses that offer them.
- An established consumer app where people search for classes and studios.
- Tools for managing multiple locations and services, including retail and reporting.
Where this leaves a tattoo studio
If you mainly use Mindbody for a shared calendar and deposits, compare that cost with the features you use. Each artist can run their own tats.to account today, and a shared Studio account covering up to 10 artists on one bill is available by consultation at $199 a month. Book a consultation from the pricing page to see whether it fits your shop.
Questions
Does tats.to have a free plan?
tats.to has a permanent free plan with no card required. It includes a public page, ten portfolio images and up to ten leads or bookings a month, shared in one pool. Mindbody had no free plan as of September 15, 2026; its advertised starting price was $79 USD a month per location.
Does tats.to charge payment processing fees the way Mindbody does?
No. tats.to does not process payments or charge processing fees. You choose how clients pay you and confirm receipt yourself.
Can a multi-artist studio run entirely on tats.to today?
Each artist can run their own account, page and calendar today, and a shared Studio account for up to 10 artists on one bill is available by consultation at $199 a month. It is approved before checkout rather than instant self-service, so book a consultation to see whether your shop qualifies before switching everything over.
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