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Katana alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll inventory management software

Top picks

  • Ci

    Best overall

    Cin7

    Starting price: $349 per month (Standard)

  • Sortly logo

    Best free option

    Sortly

    Starting price: $24 a month, billed annually ($288/yr)

  • ERPNext logo

    Best open source

    ERPNext

    Open source

Common reasons people leave Katana: free plan caps you at 30 SKUs after the first 15 days, and paid plan is quote-only with no public price. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Katana, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Cin7 currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1CiCin7Paid$349 per month (Standard)NoWeb6 of 668.8
2inFlow Inventory logoinFlow InventoryPaid$129 a month (Lite), or $1,188 a yearNoWeb, iOS, Android8 of 864.8
3Sortly logoSortlyFree plan + paid$24 a month, billed annually ($288/yr)NoWeb, iOS, Android7 of 757.5
4Zoho Inventory logoZoho InventoryFree plan + paid—NoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 455.9
5ERPNext logoERPNextOpen source—YesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 452.6
6Acumatica logoAcumaticaPaid—NoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 451.2
  1. Ci

    1. Cin7Top pick

    Best for: Product brands selling wholesale, online and in retail that need one stock system

    PaidWeb

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Katana

    Stronger multichannel and wholesale tools, with MRP on its upper tiers.

    Pros

    • Unlimited inventory locations on every plan
    • EDI, POS, B2B portal and 3PL links available
    • Integrates with 700+ apps including Shopify, Amazon and Xero

    Cons

    • Starts at several hundred dollars a month
    • Plans cap the number of ecommerce integrations and orders
    • More setup than simpler tools like Sortly or Zoho Inventory
    Visit Cin7 Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Cin7 a good Katana alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Starting price
    $349 per month (Standard)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cin7.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Locations
    Unlimited
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cin7.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    700+ app partners
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cin7.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Editions
    Cin7 Core and Cin7 Omni
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cin7.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $599 per month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cin7.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Advanced plan
    $1,199 per month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cin7.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. inFlow Inventory logo

    2. inFlow Inventory

    Best for: Wholesalers and light manufacturers that need barcoding, kits and B2B ordering

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Katana

    Simpler stock, order and barcode tracking for businesses that only assemble kits.

    Pros

    • Built-in B2B ordering portal for wholesale customers
    • Handles kits and simple manufacturing
    • Own scanner and label printer hardware available

    Cons

    • No free plan after the trial
    • Pricing page is not easy to read without signing up
    • Less suited to marketplace-heavy online sellers
    Visit inFlow Inventory Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is inFlow Inventory a good Katana alternative?

    Verified facts

    8 of 8 verified
    Free trial
    14 days, no credit card
    Checked Nov 8, 2026inflowinventory.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Mobile apps
    Android and iOS
    Checked Nov 8, 2026inflowinventory.com(opens source in a new tab)
    B2B portal
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026inflowinventory.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Owner
    Archon Systems Inc.
    Checked Nov 8, 2026inflowinventory.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $129 a month (Lite), or $1,188 a year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026inflowinventory.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Core plan
    $379 a month, or $3,588 a year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026inflowinventory.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $629 a month, or $5,988 a year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026inflowinventory.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Max plan
    $879 a month, or $8,388 a year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026inflowinventory.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Sortly logo

    3. Sortly

    Best for: Small teams tracking stock, tools or equipment from their phones

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    57.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Katana

    Lighter phone-first item tracking if you don't need production planning.

    Pros

    • Very easy to set up with photos and folders
    • Barcode and QR scanning with a phone camera
    • Free plan for up to 100 items

    Cons

    • Paid plans are priced by item count, which grows fast
    • Purchase orders only on higher plans
    • No sales-channel or marketplace order syncing
    Visit Sortly Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Sortly a good Katana alternative?

    Verified facts

    7 of 7 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, up to 100 unique items
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sortly.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days on all paid plans
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sortly.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Barcode scanning
    In-app with a smartphone
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sortly.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Check-in/check-out
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sortly.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $24 a month, billed annually ($288/yr)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sortly.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Ultra plan
    $74 a month, billed annually ($888/yr)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sortly.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium plan
    $149 a month, billed annually ($1,788/yr)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sortly.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Zoho Inventory logo

    4. Zoho Inventory

    Best for: Small multichannel sellers who want stock synced with Amazon, Shopify and their accounting

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    55.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from Katana

    Cheaper inventory and order management with a free plan and Zoho Books integration.

    Pros

    • Free plan for very small sellers
    • Syncs stock with Amazon, Etsy, Shopify and WooCommerce
    • Works closely with Zoho Books and also QuickBooks and Xero

    Cons

    • Order caps on each plan push busy sellers to higher tiers
    • Serial, batch and barcode features need Premium or above
    • Limited manufacturing features compared with Cin7 or Katana
    Visit Zoho Inventory Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.357
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Zoho Inventory a good Katana alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    50 orders/month, 1 user
    Checked Nov 8, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Marketplace sync
    Amazon, Etsy
    Checked Nov 8, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Accounting integrations
    Zoho Books, Xero, QuickBooks Online
    Checked Nov 8, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Shipping
    UPS to 200 countries from inside the app
    Checked Nov 8, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. ERPNext logo

    5. ERPNext

    Best for: Small and mid-sized companies that want accounting tied to inventory and operations without licence fees

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    52.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Katana

    Open-source ERP with full manufacturing and accounting that you can self-host for free.

    Pros

    • All modules free under GPL-3.0
    • Accounting shares one database with stock, sales and HR
    • Choice of self-hosting or managed Frappe Cloud

    Cons

    • Overkill for freelancers and very small businesses
    • Implementation takes time or a partner
    • Fewer accountants know it than mainstream tools
    Visit ERPNext Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.346
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is ERPNext a good Katana alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    GPL-3.0
    Checked Nov 8, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Price
    Free and open source; you pay for hosting
    Checked Nov 8, 2026frappe.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Managed hosting
    From $5/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026frappe.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Current version
    v16
    Checked Nov 8, 2026frappe.io(opens source in a new tab)
  6. Acumatica logo

    6. Acumatica

    Best for: Midsize distributors, manufacturers and contractors who want cloud ERP without per-user licence fees

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    51.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Katana

    Cloud ERP with a manufacturing edition for makers who need finance in the same system.

    Pros

    • Unlimited users; pricing follows modules and transaction volume
    • Industry editions for construction, distribution, manufacturing and services
    • One database for finance, inventory, CRM and projects
    • Mobile app alongside the browser client

    Cons

    • No public price list; every deal goes through a quote
    • Usually needs a partner-led implementation project
    • Too heavy for small firms that only need bookkeeping
    Visit Acumatica Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.341
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Acumatica a good Katana alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Users
    Unlimited users
    Checked Nov 8, 2026acumatica.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pricing basis
    Per module, not per user seat
    Checked Nov 8, 2026acumatica.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pricing
    Based mainly on applications used
    Checked Nov 8, 2026acumatica.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Mobile app
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026acumatica.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Katana alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Ci

Best Katana alternative for most people

Cin7

Stronger multichannel and wholesale tools, with MRP on its upper tiers.

ERPNext logo

Best Katana alternative for a free option

ERPNext

Open-source ERP with full manufacturing and accounting that you can self-host for free.

Sortly logo

Best Katana alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Sortly

Lighter phone-first item tracking if you don't need production planning.

ERPNext logo

Best Katana alternative for open source

ERPNext

Open-source ERP with full manufacturing and accounting that you can self-host for free.

ERPNext logo

Best Katana alternative for self-hosting

ERPNext

Open-source ERP with full manufacturing and accounting that you can self-host for free.

inFlow Inventory logo

Best Katana alternative for iPhone and Android

inFlow Inventory

Simpler stock, order and barcode tracking for businesses that only assemble kits.

Zoho Inventory logo

Best Katana alternative for working in the browser

Zoho Inventory

Cheaper inventory and order management with a free plan and Zoho Books integration.

Katana alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Katana?

Cin7 ranks first right now. Stronger multichannel and wholesale tools, with MRP on its upper tiers. inFlow Inventory and Sortly follow it in our ranking.

Katana vs Cin7: what's the difference?

Katana is free with paid plans; Cin7 is a paid product. Both run on Web.

Is Katana free?

Katana is free with paid plans. Free plan: Yes, $0 for up to 30 SKUs; Paid plan: Advantage, custom pricing; Free plan price: $0, no card required; Advantage plan: Custom annual contract. Checked on Katana's own site, November 2026.

How much do Katana alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Katana alternatives: Cin7, $349 per month (Standard); inFlow Inventory, $129 a month (Lite), or $1,188 a year; Sortly, $24 a month, billed annually ($288/yr). Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to Katana?

Yes. Sortly (free plan + paid), Zoho Inventory (free plan + paid) and ERPNext (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Katana?

Yes: ERPNext. ERPNext can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from Katana?

The complaints we hear most: free plan caps you at 30 SKUs after the first 15 days; paid plan is quote-only with no public price; only Shopify connects on the free plan for e-commerce.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Katana, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.