Free for artists. Always.
No monthly plans. No subscriptions. No per-booking cuts. InkLink is free booking software — the only cost is a single flat fee when a client pays a deposit.
- Booking mini-site for your Instagram bio
- Unlimited bookings — no cap, ever
- Unlimited services & portfolio images
- Intake forms & client CRM
- Accept / decline in two taps
- Stripe Connect deposits straight to your bank
- Everything in Core
- Unified Inbox — every request in one place
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- No “Powered by InkLink” watermark
- AI auto-replies for your Instagram DMs
60-second setup. No credit card required.
Pro can’t be bought
There is no checkout for Pro. It’s unlocked the moment an artist you referred completes sign-up — a thank-you, not a paywall. The velvet rope stays up: the only way in is to bring someone with you.
Everything in Core — which is almost everything
Booking mini-site
A real link for your Instagram bio. Clients pick a service, pick a time, and submit an intake form — no DMs required.
Unlimited bookings
Accept as many bookings as you can take. There is no cap, no tier where bookings suddenly cost money.
Intake forms & CRM
Collect allergies, placement preferences, reference photos. Client records, tags, and notes live in your dashboard.
Services & portfolio
Add unlimited services with prices, durations, and deposit requirements. Upload as many portfolio images as you want.
Accept / decline in two taps
Every booking request lands in your inbox. Swipe to accept or decline. Automated confirmation emails go out either way.
Stripe Connect payouts
Deposits route straight to your bank account via Stripe Connect. InkLink never holds your money.
The only cost: a $10 platform fee per deposit
When a client pays a deposit through your booking page, a flat $10 platform fee applies. Deposits must be at least $15. That’s it — there are no other fees.
Client pays
The $10 fee is added on top of the deposit amount when the client checks out. Your payout is the full deposit. Good if you want to keep your pricing clean.
Example: $50 deposit → client pays $60, you receive $50.
You absorb
The $10 fee comes out of your deposit payout. The client sees only your deposit amount. Good if you want zero friction at checkout.
Example: $50 deposit → client pays $50, you receive $40.
You choose which mode in your settings. You can change it anytime.
Pro — free by referral
Pro unlocks premium features: a unified Inbox, advanced analytics, no mini-site watermark, and AI auto-replies. It’s not for sale.
Refer one artist who signs up and you get Pro free for life. No credit card, no trial — just share your referral link.
Sign up to start →AI features — pay as you go
Pro includes AI auto-replies for your Instagram DMs. AI credits are consumed per reply — buy token packs only when you need them, no monthly commitment.
Packs start small and scale up. Unused tokens roll over. You’ll never be cut off mid-conversation.
FAQ
Is it really free — what's the catch?
The booking software is genuinely free with no hidden caps. The only time money changes hands is when a client pays a deposit through your booking page — that’s when the $10 flat fee applies. If you never collect deposits, InkLink costs you nothing.
Why a $15 minimum deposit?
The platform fee is $10 flat. A $15 minimum keeps the math from being upside-down — you always net at least $5 even if you absorb the fee.
Does InkLink hold my deposits?
No. We use Stripe Connect Express — deposits route directly into your connected bank account. We never hold or pool artist funds.
Can I use InkLink without deposits?
Yes. Deposits are opt-in per service. You can take bookings for free indefinitely without ever enabling deposits.
How do I get Pro?
Refer one artist who signs up using your referral link. Once they complete sign-up, Pro activates on your account automatically — free for life, no strings.
Can I just pay for Pro?
No. Pro isn’t for sale at any price — there’s no checkout for it. The only way to unlock Pro is to refer another artist. It’s a thank-you for growing the community, not a paywall.
What are AI token packs?
AI credits power the Pro DM auto-reply assistant. Each reply the AI sends consumes credits. Token packs are sold separately — you buy more when you run low, with no monthly obligation.