Katana

Overview

Katana is cloud-based inventory and manufacturing software built for small businesses that make or sell physical products. Over 1,500 businesses use it to track stock across locations, manage production orders, sync sales channels like Shopify and WooCommerce, and issue purchase orders, all from one system. The free plan lets you test the software with your actual data and up to 30 SKUs at no cost and no credit card required. The paid Core Plan starts at $299 per month and includes unlimited users, unlimited SKUs, and unlimited integrations, so you never pay extra as your team grows. Katana bills based on actual sales order volume and the add-ons you use, which means slower months cost less. Businesses that switch from spreadsheets report 60% higher sales on average year over year and implement the system in roughly six weeks, compared to six to twelve months for most ERPs.

Features

• Real-time inventory tracking across multiple locations
• Omnichannel order sync with Shopify, Amazon, and WooCommerce
• Manufacturing management with shop floor app and BOM support
• Usage-based pricing with no per-user fees
• Barcode scanning for receiving, picking, packing, and stocktakes

Best for

Katana works best for small manufacturers, makers, and product-based retailers who have outgrown spreadsheets but do not need a full ERP system. It fits businesses that sell across multiple channels, manage their own production, or need batch and serial number traceability.