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Compare FactoryFour and Katana Cloud Inventory 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (91.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free
FactoryFour
Star Rating
(12)4.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about FactoryFourKatana Cloud Inventory
Star Rating
(97)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (91.5% 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 FactoryFour excels in flexibility, with users highlighting its ability to be tailored to specific workflow needs. One user noted it as the "most flexible and configurable Work-In-Process (WIP) platform" they've encountered, making it a strong choice for businesses with unique requirements.
- Users say that Katana Cloud Inventory shines in ease of use, with many finding the interface simple and intuitive. Reviewers appreciate features like the manufacturing order functionality, which provides valuable insights into production processes and costs.
- According to verified reviews, FactoryFour stands out for its quality of support, receiving a perfect score from users. They emphasize the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team, which can be crucial for businesses needing quick assistance.
- Reviewers mention that Katana Cloud Inventory has a more robust user base, with significantly more recent reviews indicating a higher level of ongoing user engagement. This suggests that Katana is actively used and continuously improved based on user feedback.
- Users report that FactoryFour provides excellent real-time insights into production, with one user noting it fills a major gap in understanding labor costs associated with manufacturing. This feature can be a game-changer for businesses looking to optimize their production efficiency.
- According to recent feedback, while Katana Cloud Inventory is praised for its quick setup, some users found initial confusion with certain features. This indicates that while the platform is generally user-friendly, there may be a learning curve for new users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
FactoryFour
No pricing availableKatana 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
FactoryFour
No trial information availableKatana Cloud Inventory
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.8
9
7.8
87
Ease of Use
9.4
9
8.8
87
Ease of Setup
8.8
7
8.5
80
Ease of Admin
9.0
7
8.9
67
Quality of Support
10.0
9
9.2
86
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
10.0
7
9.1
68
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
9
9.6
86
Features by Category
Planning
Not enough data
7.8
15
Not enough data
8.8
16
Not enough data
8.2
15
Not enough data
8.0
15
Scheduling
Not enough data
7.8
15
Not enough data
8.1
15
Not enough data
8.2
15
Agentic AI - Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Front-Office
Not enough data
7.2
18
Not enough data
7.5
19
Not enough data
7.7
17
Manufacturing
9.7
5
9.0
21
9.7
5
8.9
21
Not enough data
8.3
22
Back-Office
Not enough data
7.0
21
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
8.5
21
Agentic AI - Job Shop Management
Not enough data
2.7
5
Not enough data
3.0
5
Accounting
Not enough data
5.8
6
Not enough data
5.0
6
Not enough data
5.6
6
Not enough data
5.8
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
4.7
5
Not enough data
4.0
5
Not enough data
5.7
5
Not enough data
3.3
5
Not enough data
5.0
5
Inventory & Warehouse
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Purchasing
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
5.6
6
Not enough data
8.1
7
Sales & Marketing
Not enough data
6.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
5.0
5
Manufacturing
Not enough data
6.1
6
Not enough data
6.7
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
6.0
5
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
8.0
5
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Discrete ERP
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Multichannel inventory management
Not enough data
8.3
46
Not enough data
7.6
45
Not enough data
6.7
43
3PL inventory management
Not enough data
6.9
42
Not enough data
6.8
38
Not enough data
7.0
39
Inventory Management
Not enough data
8.9
60
Not enough data
8.0
56
Not enough data
8.7
52
Not enough data
7.6
50
Not enough data
8.2
55
Inventory Management Platform Features
Not enough data
9.1
68
Not enough data
8.3
64
Not enough data
8.1
63
Not enough data
7.7
66
Not enough data
7.7
62
Not enough data
7.0
52
Not enough data
7.5
58
Not enough data
7.7
61
Not enough data
7.6
63
Not enough data
7.9
66
Nonconformance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality system
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Risk Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Inspection Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Services
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Order Entry
Not enough data
9.1
36
Not enough data
8.5
36
Not enough data
7.5
37
Order Tracking
Not enough data
7.7
34
Not enough data
7.8
37
Not enough data
8.3
37
Inventory Management
Not enough data
9.0
41
Not enough data
8.4
37
Not enough data
8.5
35
Customer Management
Not enough data
8.6
39
Not enough data
6.8
35
Not enough data
6.2
35
Subscription Management
Not enough data
6.5
35
Not enough data
5.9
34
Not enough data
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
FactoryFour and Katana Cloud Inventory are categorized as Job Shop Management and Manufacturing Execution System
Unique Categories
FactoryFour is categorized as Quality Management (QMS)
Katana Cloud Inventory is categorized as Discrete ERP, Inventory Control, Order Management, and Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
FactoryFour
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
Medical Devices
20.0%
Consumer Goods
20.0%
Warehousing
10.0%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
10.0%
Information Technology and Services
10.0%
Other
30.0%
Manufacturing
25.5%
Consumer Goods
6.4%
Retail
5.3%
Food Production
5.3%
Automotive
5.3%
Other
52.1%
Alternatives
Discussions
FactoryFour 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
Need better options to plug-in photos for all the trim and Ron
1 Comment
Official Response from Katana Cloud Inventory
This is a good idea! I've shared the idea with our product development team.
We're always looking to improve based on real user feedback, thanks for...Read more
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