InventoryQuick vs Katana MRP
Katana is a full manufacturing platform with production scheduling and multi-level BOM. InventoryQuick Enterprise covers job-shop and custom-build work — work orders, cutlist import, committed demand — at one flat price that does not move with your order volume.
Choose InventoryQuick if...
Distributors, retailers, and service businesses that need smart inventory management — without the complexity of manufacturing software
Pricing: $349/mo Enterprise flat (7-day free trial)
Choose Katana Core if...
Manufacturers and makers who need production planning, BOM management, and shop floor control alongside their inventory tracking
Pricing: $299/mo Core base + usage (sales-order volume, extra locations, add-ons)
Feature comparison.
| Feature | Recommended InventoryQuick | Katana Core |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $19/mo Starter, $349/mo Enterprise for MRP (7-day free trial) | $299/mo Core base, before order volume and add-ons |
| Free trial | 7-day free trial | Free plan (30 SKU limit, 15-day unlimited grace period); no trial of paid Core plan |
| IQ Assistant | ||
| Demand Forecasting | Business+ ($149/mo) | Included in Core |
| Batch / serial traceability | $249/mo add-on | |
| Price Monitoring | ||
| Barcode Scanning | ||
| Purchase Orders | ||
| Sales Orders | ||
| Multi-location | ||
| Work Orders & Cutlist (MRP) | Enterprise ($349/mo) | |
| Project-driven forecasting | Enterprise ($349/mo) | |
| Production Planning (shop-floor scheduling) | Real-time scheduling | |
| BOM Management (multi-level nested) | Multi-level | |
| Shop Floor Control | ||
| Batch Tracking | ||
| Integrations | Shopify, QuickBooks, Slack, +more | Shopify, QuickBooks, Xero, WooCommerce |
| True all-in cost | Flat rate — one price, no usage fees | $299 Core is a base; usage-based order fees + per-location add-ons stack on top |
| Mobile App | iOS, Android + Web | Web only |
| Setup Time | 5 minutes | Hours to days |
Why choose InventoryQuick.
Flat $349/mo — no sales-order volume fees, no per-location charges, no paid add-ons to unlock features
Built-in assistant that answers inventory questions and takes action in natural language
No onboarding package to buy — Katana lists optional onboarding at $2,000 on Core
Automatic price monitoring across supplier websites
Simpler setup — no manufacturing terminology required to get started
Where Katana Core excels.
We believe in honest comparisons. Here's where Katana Core 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
Frequently asked.
Do I need Katana MRP or InventoryQuick?
For job-shop and custom-build work (cabinet shops, sign shops, light fabrication, kitting), InventoryQuick Enterprise at $349/mo includes Work Orders, cutlist Excel/CSV import, committed demand, and project-driven demand forecasting — covers the same workflows custom shops use Katana for, at a third of Katana's high-volume tier. For high-volume production with multi-level nested BOMs, real-time shop-floor scheduling, and batch tracking, Katana is purpose-built and the better fit.
Is InventoryQuick cheaper than Katana?
It depends on your volume, and we would rather be straight about it. Katana Core starts at $299/mo flat with unlimited users, which is less than InventoryQuick Enterprise at $349/mo. Katana then bills on top of that base for sales-order volume, for each location beyond the first, and for add-ons (warehouse management $149/mo, manufacturing management $199/mo, traceability $249/mo, shop floor $199/mo). InventoryQuick Enterprise is $349/mo flat with unlimited users, locations, and items and no usage fees, so the two cross over once your order volume, second location, or any add-on comes into play. If you are a low-volume single-location shop that needs nothing extra, Katana is the cheaper line item.
Does InventoryQuick support manufacturing?
Yes — InventoryQuick Enterprise ($349/mo) includes Work Orders with cutlist Excel/CSV import, per-line attributes (length, width, profile — universal across woodworking, metal fab, sign shops, kitting), committed-demand against parts, and project-driven demand forecasting. It's purpose-built for job-shop and custom-build operations migrating off Fulcrum, Cabinet Vision, or spreadsheet MRP. We don't yet support multi-level nested BOM rollups or real-time shop-floor scheduling — for those, Katana is purpose-built.
Can I migrate from Katana to InventoryQuick?
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. Active work orders and cutlists can also be imported into InventoryQuick Enterprise via Excel/CSV — per-line attributes (length, width, profile, etc.) map into our universal `attributes` JSONB so woodworking, metal fab, and sign shops all work without schema changes.
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