Katana is manufacturing-focused inventory software with production planning. InventoryQuick is AI-powered inventory management for businesses that don't need a full MRP system.
Distributors, retailers, and service businesses that need smart inventory management with AI — without the complexity of manufacturing software
Pricing: Free / $49/mo flat
Manufacturers and makers who need production planning, BOM management, and shop floor control alongside their inventory tracking
Pricing: $199-$999/mo
| Feature | Recommended InventoryQuick | Katana MRP |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free / $49/mo | $199/mo |
| Free plan | Yes (20 items) | 14-day trial only |
| AI Assistant | ||
| ML Forecasting | ||
| AI Price Monitoring | ||
| Barcode Scanning | ||
| Purchase Orders | ||
| Sales Orders | ||
| Multi-location | ||
| Production Planning | Real-time scheduling | |
| BOM Management | Multi-level | |
| Shop Floor Control | ||
| Batch Tracking | ||
| Integrations | Shopify, QuickBooks, Slack, +more | Shopify, QuickBooks, Xero, WooCommerce |
| Mobile App | Android + Web | Web only |
| Setup Time | 5 minutes | Hours to days |
75% lower starting cost — InventoryQuick Pro at $49/mo vs Katana Starter at $199/mo
AI assistant that answers inventory questions and takes action in plain English
ML demand forecasting and stockout predictions included
AI-powered price monitoring across supplier websites
Simpler setup — no manufacturing terminology required to get started
We believe in honest comparisons. Here's where Katana MRP has an edge.
Real-time production planning with shop floor control and scheduling
Multi-level BOM management with automatic material allocation
Manufacturing-specific workflows — batch tracking, make-to-order, make-to-stock
If you manufacture products (assemble, produce, or fabricate), Katana's production planning and BOM features are purpose-built for that. If you buy and sell finished goods, manage warehouse inventory, or need AI-powered forecasting and supplier management, InventoryQuick is the better fit — at a quarter of the price.
Yes, significantly. Katana starts at $199/mo for their Starter plan. InventoryQuick Pro at $49/mo includes AI assistant, ML forecasting, purchase orders, and more. Even InventoryQuick Enterprise at $349/mo with unlimited everything costs less than Katana's Professional plan at $599/mo.
InventoryQuick does not currently offer manufacturing features like BOM management, production planning, or work orders. If manufacturing is your core workflow, Katana is designed for that. InventoryQuick excels at inventory tracking, AI-powered purchasing decisions, and supplier price monitoring for businesses that buy and sell finished goods.
Yes. Export your Katana inventory data as CSV, then upload it to InventoryQuick. Our import tool auto-detects column names and maps product name, SKU, quantity, and cost automatically. Note that manufacturing-specific data (BOMs, work orders, production schedules) won't transfer since InventoryQuick doesn't have those features.
Start free with 20 items. 14-day Pro trial included — no credit card required.