Inkeva vs Porter
Porter is a solid, US-focused tattoo booking app used by over 1,500 studios. Here is an honest look at where each one fits, so you can pick the right tool for your shop.
Inkeva may suit you better if
- You run a studio and $250 a month feels steep
- You work outside the US or with customers who speak other languages
- You need an ink batch log for EU rules
- Your big pieces run over many sessions
Porter may suit you better if
- Your customers expect text message reminders
- You pay US artists and want 1099 forms and payroll built in
- You want SMS marketing campaigns
Side by side
| Inkeva | Porter | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Studio, one location | $49 a month, unlimited artists | $250 a month, unlimited artists (Studio Pro) |
| Solo artist | $19 a month | $35 a month (Essentials) or $65 (Pro) |
| Extra locations | +$29 a month each | Price on request (Studio Ultimate) |
| Cut of your payments | None | Processing fees not published |
| Free trial | 30 days, no card | 30 days for artists, 14 days for studios |
| Features locked to higher plans | None | Waivers and marketing start on Artist Pro |
| Booking and work | ||
| Booking requests with references | Yes | Yes |
| Deposits | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-session projects with a running balance | Yes | Not listed |
| Design proofs for customer approval | Yes | No |
| Flash | Yes | No |
| Waitlist and walk-in queue | Yes | Not listed |
| Gift cards | Yes | Not listed |
| Supplies and inventory | Yes | Not listed |
| Consent and compliance | ||
| Digital consent with ID upload | Yes | Yes |
| Ink and needle batch log (EU Ink Passport) | Yes | No |
| Autoclave and spore test logs | Yes | Not listed |
| Read-only inspector access | Yes | Not listed |
| Money | ||
| Card reader and pay later | Yes | Yes |
| Commission splits | Yes | Yes |
| US 1099 forms and payroll | No | Yes |
| Messages | ||
| Email reminders and aftercare | Yes | Yes |
| Text message (SMS) reminders | No | Yes |
| Email and SMS campaigns | Email only | Yes |
| Platform | ||
| Web, iOS and Android | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | 12, including German, Spanish and Japanese | English |
| App Store rating | New | 4.2 from 43 ratings |
Porter details come from Porter's public pricing and feature pages and app store listings, checked in September 2026. Prices are in the currency Porter publishes. If something here is out of date, tell us at support@inkeva.com and we will fix it.
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