Compare Cetec ERP and Katana Cloud Inventory 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (91.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$50.00 1 User/Month
Free
Cetec ERP
Star Rating
(40)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$50.00 1 User/Month
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Star Rating
(110)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (91.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Cetec ERP excels in providing a comprehensive solution for manufacturing, with users highlighting its effective integration between production and financial records. This feature allows for smoother information flow, making it easier to track costs and ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Users say that Katana Cloud Inventory stands out for its ease of use and intuitive design. Many find the manufacturing order feature particularly valuable, as it provides significant insights into manufacturing processes and associated costs, making it a powerful tool for inventory management.
- Reviewers mention that Cetec ERP has a strong focus on reporting and traceability capabilities, which users find very user-friendly. This aspect is crucial for businesses that require detailed tracking of their production activities and inventory levels.
- According to verified reviews, Katana Cloud Inventory shines in customer support, with users appreciating the quick and easy access to assistance when needed. This level of support can be a game-changer for businesses that rely on timely help to resolve issues.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Cetec ERP has a solid performance in various areas, it faces challenges in user experience compared to Katana. Users have noted that Cetec's setup process can be less intuitive, which may lead to a steeper learning curve for new users.
- Users report that Katana Cloud Inventory's recent updates and features, such as document adjustments and easy setup, contribute to a more streamlined experience, making it a preferred choice for small businesses looking for a straightforward inventory management solution.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cetec ERP
Lite Support Plan - $0/company/month
$50.00
1 User/Month
Special $25/user/month pricing for shop floor employees
- All Cetec ERP modules and reporting
- All software and database licensing fully included
- Free install and immediate setup in Cetec ERP cloud
Katana Cloud Inventory
Free plan
Free
Explore all of Katana’s features with no upfront cost.
- All features included in the Core plan
- Limited to 30 SKUs
- 3 Inventory locations
Free Trial
Cetec ERP
Free Trial is available
Katana Cloud Inventory
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.1
39
7.9
93
Ease of Use
7.8
39
8.9
93
Ease of Setup
7.2
16
8.5
86
Ease of Admin
8.2
17
8.9
67
Quality of Support
7.6
35
9.2
92
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
17
9.1
68
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
39
9.6
92
Features by Category
Sales Force Automation
9.2
8
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Marketing Automation
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
Customer Support
8.2
10
Not enough data
6.9
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Reporting & Analytics
8.8
8
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
Mobile & Social
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Platform
9.2
8
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
Integration
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - CRM
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
General Ledger
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
Accounts Receivable
8.5
8
Not enough data
7.5
8
Not enough data
7.3
8
Not enough data
Accounts Payable
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
Other Functionality
9.2
8
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
5.8
6
Not enough data
7.1
7
Not enough data
Reporting & Analytics
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
Platform
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
Integration
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
Cash Flow
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Budgeting & Forecasting
7.9
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Revenue
9.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Payroll
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Mobile Applications - Accounting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Accounting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Inventory & Warehouse
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Purchasing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Sales & Marketing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Discrete Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Process Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
ETO Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Service
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Distribution
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Mixed Mode ERP
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Planning
9.2
6
7.8
15
9.2
6
8.8
16
9.4
6
8.2
15
8.3
6
8.0
15
Scheduling
8.7
5
7.8
15
8.6
6
8.1
15
10.0
6
8.2
15
Agentic AI - Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Front-Office
7.2
6
7.2
18
7.1
7
7.5
19
8.1
7
7.7
17
Manufacturing
6.9
7
9.0
21
8.3
7
8.9
21
7.4
7
8.3
22
Back-Office
6.9
7
7.0
21
8.8
7
8.9
22
8.3
7
8.5
21
Agentic AI - Job Shop Management
Not enough data
2.7
5
Not enough data
3.0
5
Accounting
6.9
7
6.4
7
6.9
8
5.0
6
6.4
7
5.6
6
7.5
8
5.8
6
7.1
8
7.5
6
6.9
8
5.6
6
7.1
8
4.0
5
7.1
7
6.4
6
Feature Not Available
3.3
5
8.6
7
5.8
6
Inventory & Warehouse
8.3
7
9.0
8
7.6
7
8.8
8
7.4
7
9.3
7
7.6
7
8.1
7
6.7
7
8.1
7
Purchasing
8.1
7
7.7
5
7.9
7
9.0
8
8.1
7
5.6
6
8.1
7
8.3
8
Sales & Marketing
7.2
6
6.7
5
6.9
6
Not enough data
7.9
7
8.3
5
7.8
6
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
7.5
6
5.0
5
Manufacturing
7.9
7
6.1
6
7.9
7
6.7
7
8.3
7
8.3
7
7.9
7
8.8
7
7.1
7
8.6
6
7.1
7
6.0
5
Quality Management
6.9
7
Not enough data
6.9
7
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
Distribution
7.4
7
8.0
5
8.1
7
6.3
5
8.1
6
Not enough data
HR
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Discrete ERP
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
Accounting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Inventory & Warehouse
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Purchasing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Sales & Marketing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Service
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Distribution
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
HR
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - ETO ERP
Not enough data
Not enough data
Accounting
6.8
12
Not enough data
5.9
11
Not enough data
7.2
13
Not enough data
7.0
11
Not enough data
6.5
10
Not enough data
7.7
11
Not enough data
7.7
11
Not enough data
7.2
10
Not enough data
6.5
9
Not enough data
6.7
10
Not enough data
7.0
11
Not enough data
6.8
11
Not enough data
6.8
11
Not enough data
6.8
10
Not enough data
6.5
11
Not enough data
6.7
11
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.1
11
Not enough data
Back Office
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.2
10
Not enough data
6.5
8
Not enough data
6.7
9
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.3
9
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.7
10
Not enough data
7.3
10
Not enough data
5.8
8
Not enough data
5.6
9
Not enough data
Front Office
5.6
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.7
11
Not enough data
7.4
11
Not enough data
5.9
9
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
5.9
9
Not enough data
7.6
11
Not enough data
7.0
9
Not enough data
5.6
8
Not enough data
7.6
12
Not enough data
6.5
11
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
5.6
8
Not enough data
5.9
9
Not enough data
Integration
6.0
10
Not enough data
6.8
11
Not enough data
6.2
10
Not enough data
Logistics
8.5
11
Not enough data
5.8
8
Not enough data
7.0
9
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
6.8
11
Not enough data
6.2
11
Not enough data
7.6
11
Not enough data
7.0
11
Not enough data
Platform
6.7
11
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.0
11
Not enough data
7.4
11
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
6.5
10
Not enough data
Production
7.5
10
Not enough data
6.1
12
Not enough data
6.1
11
Not enough data
6.9
12
Not enough data
6.8
12
Not enough data
5.7
10
Not enough data
7.3
11
Not enough data
5.8
12
Not enough data
6.1
12
Not enough data
6.7
12
Not enough data
5.5
11
Not enough data
6.3
13
Not enough data
Reporting & Analytics
6.5
12
Not enough data
7.2
13
Not enough data
6.8
12
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - ERP Systems
Not enough data
Not enough data
Multichannel inventory management
7.7
8
8.3
46
6.0
5
7.6
45
6.7
6
6.7
43
3PL inventory management
6.7
7
6.9
42
Not enough data
6.8
38
Not enough data
7.0
39
Inventory Management
8.3
9
9.0
65
7.4
9
8.0
57
6.2
7
8.6
54
6.1
6
7.6
50
6.9
8
8.1
57
Inventory Management Platform Features
7.4
9
9.2
69
7.4
9
8.3
66
7.2
9
8.1
64
7.0
9
7.7
68
6.4
7
7.8
63
7.9
8
7.0
53
6.4
6
7.5
59
5.0
5
7.7
62
6.7
8
7.7
66
7.6
7
7.9
67
Management
7.3
10
Not enough data
6.7
10
Not enough data
7.2
10
Not enough data
7.4
9
Not enough data
Planning
6.7
10
Not enough data
6.3
8
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
7.0
10
Not enough data
Invoice Management
6.4
7
Not enough data
5.0
5
Not enough data
5.6
6
Not enough data
Supplier Management
6.5
8
Not enough data
6.7
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Execution
6.7
6
Not enough data
7.6
11
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
Invoice Processing
6.4
6
Not enough data
6.7
8
Not enough data
7.1
8
Not enough data
6.4
7
Not enough data
6.9
8
Not enough data
Supplier Information
7.7
8
Not enough data
6.7
7
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
Analytics
8.1
9
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
7.1
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
6.2
7
Not enough data
Integration
7.1
8
Not enough data
7.1
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
7.6
9
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Purchasing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Order Entry
7.1
8
9.1
36
6.7
7
8.5
36
7.6
7
7.5
37
Order Tracking
6.9
7
7.7
34
7.2
6
7.8
37
6.7
7
8.3
37
Inventory Management
7.4
7
9.0
41
6.9
7
8.4
37
6.1
6
8.5
35
Customer Management
8.1
8
8.6
39
7.3
8
6.8
35
8.5
8
6.2
35
Subscription Management
6.7
6
6.5
35
5.7
5
5.9
34
6.3
5
6.7
36
Not enough data
6.5
33
Agentic AI - Order Management
Not enough data
5.8
13
Not enough data
5.4
13
Production Control - Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
Not enough data
7.3
21
Not enough data
7.3
20
Not enough data
8.3
20
Production Monitoring - Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
Not enough data
8.6
20
Not enough data
6.6
19
Not enough data
7.7
19
Data Collection and Analysis - Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
Not enough data
7.1
21
Not enough data
4.6
19
Not enough data
5.1
18
Not enough data
5.4
18
Integration - Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
Not enough data
4.6
19
Not enough data
6.5
19
Not enough data
4.2
17
Artificial Intelligence - Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
Not enough data
5.0
19
Not enough data
5.2
18
Not enough data
5.2
19
Agentic AI - Manufacturing Execution System
Not enough data
4.6
9
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Cetec ERP and Katana Cloud Inventory are categorized as Discrete ERP, Job Shop Management, Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS), Order Management, and Inventory Control
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cetec ERP
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Katana Cloud Inventory
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Manufacturing
41.0%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
15.4%
Aviation & Aerospace
5.1%
Education Management
5.1%
Airlines/Aviation
2.6%
Other
30.8%
Manufacturing
27.0%
Consumer Goods
7.0%
Automotive
5.0%
Retail
5.0%
Food Production
5.0%
Other
51.0%
Discussions
Cetec ERP has no discussions with answers
Is there any plan to further build out the Quickbooks integration?
1 Comment
Official Response from Katana Cloud Inventory
Indeed, we are working on syncing ledgers to QuickBooks. This and other improvements to the QuickBooks integration are rolling out during 2020. We’ll make...Read more
I hope this application will be improved again and better
1 Comment
Official Response from Katana Cloud Inventory
Hi Pejuang,
It's been a while since your comment and we've made many updates and improvements — we hope you've found them useful for your...Read more
How do operators allocate materials to products in Katana?
1 Comment
Official Response from Katana Cloud Inventory
Hi Ryan,
Thanks for the question - I understand where you are coming from and it sounds like you are referring to floor-level pick lists functionality...Read more
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