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Tattoodo Rents You a Listing.

LVL2 Gives You a Business.

Tattoodo is a marketplace. It helps clients find artists and charges $10 per booking plus 20% on marketplace-sourced leads. You get a listing. LVL2 is a full business operating system — your own booking page, your own merch shop, POS kiosk, CRM, invoices, AI booking bot, stencil generation, convention mode, memberships, gift certificates, expense tracking, and 60+ features with booking fees that only apply to deposits. Own your business, not just a profile on someone else's platform. Built by a tattoo artist.

Reviewed March 25, 2026 · Tattoodo public pricing/pages + LVL2 repo-verified data

01

You're the Product

On Tattoodo, you're a listing in a marketplace. Clients search, compare, and pick — and Tattoodo takes a cut of every booking they source. With LVL2, clients come to YOUR page. You own the relationship.

02

Booking Is Not a Business

Tattoodo handles booking requests and deposits. That's it. No merch shop, no POS, no CRM, no invoicing, no expense tracking, no marketing tools. LVL2 runs your entire business — booking is just the beginning.

03

$10 Per Booking + 20% Commission

Tattoodo charges $10 on every booking plus 20% on marketplace-sourced bookings. A $500 tattoo from a marketplace client costs you $110 in fees. LVL2 only charges on deposits, not the full tattoo total.

// Who built this

Built by a tattoo artist.
Not a marketplace company.

Tattoodo's business model is the marketplace — they make money when clients book through their platform. LVL2 was built by a working tattoo artist who still tattoos every day. The business model is simple: give artists the tools they need and charge a fair subscription. No commissions, no flat per-booking fees, and on Starter and Pro the booking fee only applies to deposits. When you use LVL2, you're supporting a tattoo artist, not a company that profits from standing between artists and their clients.

// Verdict

Different tools, different jobs

LVL2 is your business OS

• Your own branded booking page and domain

• 0% platform fee on the tattoo total — Starter and Pro only charge on deposits

• Merch shop, POS, CRM, invoices, expense tracking

• AI booking bot, stencil generation, flash workflow

• Convention mode, studio management, apprenticeships

• Memberships, gift certificates, loyalty rewards

Tattoodo is a marketplace listing

• Profile on Tattoodo's marketplace for client discovery

• $10/booking fee + 20% on marketplace-sourced bookings

• Booking requests and deposit collection

• Intake forms for client requests

• No merch, no POS, no CRM, no invoices, no AI tools

• No business operations beyond booking

You can use both — Tattoodo for marketplace discovery, LVL2 for everything else. But if you're choosing one platform to run your business on, LVL2 is the one that actually runs a business.

// What Tattoodo Doesn't Have

60+ features beyond a marketplace

Tattoodo handles discovery and booking. These are the features LVL2 has that Tattoodo doesn't — and they're what turns a booking calendar into a real business.

No Cut of the Tattoo Total

LVL2 doesn't take a cut of the full tattoo total. Starter and Pro only apply a client-paid fee to the deposit. Tattoodo charges $10 per booking plus 20% on marketplace-sourced bookings.

Your Own Booking Page

Your own branded booking page with your domain, your brand, your clients. Not a listing on someone else's marketplace where you compete with every other artist in your city.

POS Kiosk

Turn your iPad into a full POS kiosk — walk-in check-ins, ID verification, waivers, payments. Works at your shop or convention booth. Tattoodo can't process a walk-in.

Your Own Merch Shop

Sell prints, apparel, flash, stickers, digital art, courses — anything. Real shipping, product reviews, waitlists, discount codes. Tattoodo is booking only — no commerce.

Digital Products

Sell tutorials, stencil packs, art files, flash collections. Instant delivery, download tracking. A whole revenue stream Tattoodo can't support.

AI Booking Bot

LVL2's AI Bot handles SMS conversations, qualifies leads, collects deposits, and books automatically. Tattoodo sends you a request you manually manage.

LVL2 Bot

Your AI assistant trained on business operations, tattooing, and art theory. Helps with client communication, booking management, creative workflow. Tattoodo has no AI.

Stencil Generation

Generate stencils from designs in the platform. Border customization, sharing, daily challenges. A real tattoo tool. Tattoodo doesn't have creative tools.

Flash Workflow

Upload flash sheets with numbered pieces. Clients pick by number. Flash marketplace across the platform. Tattoodo has portfolios — not a flash workflow.

Convention Mode

Queue management, walk-in flow, flash-only checkout, booth payments. Toggle on when you're at a convention, toggle off when you're not. Tattoodo is online-only.

Client CRM

Every client, every appointment, every note, every payment, every message. Full profiles with history and spending data. Tattoodo gives you booking requests — not client management.

Invoices & Estimates

Generate professional invoices and estimates with PDF export. AI-assisted pricing. Track payments. Tattoodo has no billing tools beyond deposits.

Memberships

Recurring monthly revenue with automatic billing and tiered benefits. Predictable income. Tattoodo doesn't support memberships.

Gift Certificates

Clients buy gift certificates for friends. Custom amounts, wallet redemption. Another revenue stream Tattoodo doesn't have.

Expense Tracking & Taxes

Track every business expense. Categories, receipt uploads, tax reports. Run your business finances — not just your booking calendar.

Social Feed & Community

Built-in social feed. Post work, follow artists, comment, react. A real community — not a marketplace where you're a commodity.

Ink Studio

Mix and save ink color recipes. Browse brands, create formulas, organize your library. Tools for the craft, not just the business.

Art School

Learn tattooing and art theory inside LVL2. Courses, lessons, educational content at every skill level.

Healing Journey

Clients track healing with check-ins, milestones, aftercare reminders. Plus a tattoo passport recording every piece. Professional follow-through.

Loyalty & Rewards

XP system, tiered loyalty, achievements, badges. Clients earn rewards for booking, buying, referring friends. Retention on autopilot.

Studio Management

Auto booth rent, centralized booking, next-available routing, collaborative workspace, apprenticeship tools, owner reports. Tattoodo is for solo artists — not studios.

Shipping Integration

Real shipping for physical products — rates, labels, tracking. Ship prints, merch, and flash anywhere. Tattoodo ships nothing.

Guest Spots & Collabs

Manage guest spots at other shops. Multi-artist booking for collaborative pieces. Tattoodo doesn't support traveling or collaborating.

Supply Store

Order needles, ink, machines, aftercare right from LVL2. One platform for everything. Tattoodo sells nothing to artists.

Own Your Client List

Every client who books through LVL2 is YOUR client. Full contact info, full history, full relationship. On Tattoodo, the marketplace owns the relationship.

// Honest Look

Where Tattoodo is solid

Tattoodo has a large consumer marketplace with real search traffic. If you're a new artist building your client base, the marketplace can put you in front of people actively looking for tattoo artists in their area. The intake forms are smart, deposit collection works, and no-show protection is a nice touch.

But Tattoodo is discovery and booking — full stop. It's not a business tool. There's no CRM, no invoicing, no expense tracking, no merch shop, no POS, no marketing automation. Once the client is booked, Tattoodo's job is done. LVL2's job is just getting started.

// Full Comparison

Marketplace listing vs
business operating system.

FeatureLVL2Tattoodo
Online booking page
Deposit collection
Smart intake forms
Artist portfolio / profile
Client discovery / search
No-show protection
Fee only applies to deposit
No per-booking fee
No marketplace commissions
Tattoo-native business OS
SMS booking (book via text)
AI Booking Bot (SMS)
LVL2 Bot (trained on tattooing + art theory)
AI tattoo idea generation
Stencil generation
Flash sheet upload (numbered pick)
Flash marketplace
POS kiosk (iPad check-in + payments)
Merch shop (sell anything)
Digital products (art, courses, tutorials)
Shipping integration (rates + tracking)
Product reviews (verified buyers)
Product waitlists
Abandoned cart recovery
Discount codes & coupons
Client portal
CRM + full client history
Invoices (generate + send + PDF)
Estimates & quotes (AI-assisted)
Social feed (artist community)
Followers (clients subscribe to artists)
Memberships (recurring revenue)
Gift certificates
Client referrals (track + reward)
Loyalty program & rewards (XP)
Waitlists (organized + automatic matching)
Convention mode
Walk-in mode & queue
Event queue management
Convention applications
Guest spots
Collabs (multi-artist pieces)
Ink Studio (color mixing + ink recipes)
Exchange (artist-to-artist marketplace)
Art School (learn tattooing + art theory)
Apprenticeship management
Healing journey & aftercare tracking
Tattoo passport (client tattoo record)
Waivers & consent forms (digital)
Video consultations
Mood boards (shared with clients)
Artist discovery map
Two-way client messaging
Auto SMS reminders
Calendar sync (Google/Apple)
BNPL (Affirm, Klarna, Afterpay)
Payment plans (split pay)
Analytics dashboard
Expense tracking (receipts + categories)
Tax summary & reports
Campaigns (marketing automation)
Lifecycle automation
Mobile app with push notifications
Client wallet & credits
Instant payouts
Booking page customization (themes + animated backgrounds)
QR code generation
Business card generator
Supply store (needles, ink, machines)
Custom domain
Artist verification system
Auto booth rent collection
Centralized studio booking page
Next-available artist routing
Collaborative studio workspace
Owner reports (PDF export)
// Pricing

Keep your money. Run your business.

LVL2 Pricing

Starter: $0/mo — 9.8% booking fee on deposits only, 0% platform fee

Pro: $39/mo — 4.8% booking fee on deposits only, 0% platform fee

Studio: $99/mo — Stripe fees only, 0% platform fee

All features included at every tier. No flat per-booking fees. Starter and Pro booking fees only apply to deposits, not the full tattoo total.

Tattoodo Pricing

Per booking: $10 flat fee on every booking

Marketplace: 20% commission on marketplace-sourced bookings

Artist Pro: $29.99/mo (features undisclosed)

Studio Pro: $79.99/mo (features undisclosed)

Let's do the math: a $500 tattoo booked through Tattoodo's marketplace costs you $10 (booking fee) + $100 (20% commission) = $110 in fees. On LVL2 Starter (free), a $100 deposit for that booking costs 9.8% = $9.80. On LVL2 Pro ($39/mo), that same $100 deposit costs 4.8% = $4.80. Two marketplace bookings on Tattoodo and you've already paid more in fees than a month of LVL2 Pro.

And for that lower cost, you get every feature on this page — merch shop with shipping, POS kiosk, memberships, gift certificates, digital products, AI booking bot, LVL2 Bot, stencil generation, Ink Studio, convention mode, expense tracking, tax reports, campaigns, loyalty rewards, supply store, studio management, and the full tattoo business toolkit.

// FAQ

Common Questions

Is LVL2 or Tattoodo better for tattoo artists?+
Different tools. Tattoodo is a marketplace — good for discovery, bad for running a business. LVL2 is a full business OS — booking, payments, merch, POS, CRM, invoices, AI tools, and 60+ features. Starter and Pro only apply a client-paid fee to deposits, not the full tattoo total. You can use both, but LVL2 is where your business actually runs.
Does Tattoodo charge commissions?+
Yes. $10 flat fee per booking plus 20% on marketplace-sourced bookings. A $500 marketplace tattoo costs you $110 in Tattoodo fees. LVL2 only charges on deposits, not the full tattoo total.
Can I use both LVL2 and Tattoodo?+
Yes. Use Tattoodo for marketplace visibility and link to your LVL2 booking page from your Tattoodo profile. Run everything else — CRM, payments, merch, POS, invoices, marketing — on LVL2. Use Tattoodo for the eyeballs, LVL2 for the business.
Does Tattoodo have a merch shop?+
No. Tattoodo is booking only — no merch shop, no digital products, no shipping. LVL2 has a full merch shop with physical products, digital products, real shipping, reviews, waitlists, discount codes, and abandoned cart recovery.
Does LVL2 have an AI booking bot?+
Yes. The AI Booking Bot handles SMS conversations, qualifies leads, collects deposits, and books automatically. Plus the LVL2 Bot for business, tattooing, and art theory. Tattoodo has no AI tools.
Does Tattoodo have a POS system?+
No. Tattoodo is an online marketplace — no POS, no in-shop tools. LVL2 has a full POS kiosk for walk-in check-ins, waivers, ID verification, and payments. Works at your shop or convention booth.
Is LVL2 cheaper than Tattoodo?+
Yes. LVL2 Starter is free. Two marketplace bookings on Tattoodo ($500 tattoos) cost $220 in fees. LVL2 Pro at $39/mo would cost $48 for those same two bookings. Less than a quarter of the cost, with 60+ more features.
Who built LVL2?+
A tattoo artist who still tattoos every single day. Not a marketplace company that profits from standing between artists and clients.
Does Tattoodo have studio management?+
No. Tattoodo is for individual artist profiles on a marketplace. LVL2 has full studio management: auto booth rent, centralized booking page, next-available artist routing, collaborative workspace, apprenticeship management, expense tracking, and owner reports.
Does LVL2 have convention mode?+
Yes. Toggle convention mode for queue management, walk-in flow, flash-only checkout, and booth payments. Tattoodo is an online marketplace — no convention support at all.
// Compare Other Platforms

Own your business.
Not just a listing.

Deposit-only booking fees. 60+ features Tattoodo doesn't have. Your own booking page. Your own merch shop. POS kiosk. AI booking bot. LVL2 Bot. Stencil generation. Convention mode. CRM. Invoices. Expense tracking. Memberships. Gift certificates. Loyalty rewards. Studio management. Built by a tattoo artist. Set up in minutes.