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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (58.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (90.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free
IQMS MES
Star Rating
(13)3.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (58.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(89)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (90.8% 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.
- Users report that IQMS MES has a robust Production Control feature, particularly excelling in Scheduling and Execution with scores of 8.3, while Katana Cloud Inventory shines in Order Entry with a score of 9.0, making it more user-friendly for sales processes.
- Reviewers mention that Katana Cloud Inventory offers superior Ease of Use with a score of 9.0 compared to IQMS MES's 7.1, indicating that users find Katana's interface more intuitive and easier to navigate.
- G2 users highlight that IQMS MES struggles with Quality of Support, scoring only 6.8, while Katana Cloud Inventory boasts a high score of 9.4, suggesting that users feel more supported and valued with Katana.
- Users on G2 report that Katana Cloud Inventory excels in Inventory Management, particularly in Multichannel Inventory Syncing with a score of 8.2, whereas IQMS MES's Multi-Warehouse Routing scored lower at 6.8, indicating a potential gap in functionality for users managing multiple locations.
- Reviewers say that IQMS MES has a strong focus on Manufacturing Execution with features like Work Orders scoring 8.8, while Katana Cloud Inventory's strengths lie in its Inventory Tracking capabilities, which scored a perfect 9.0, making it more suitable for businesses prioritizing inventory management.
- Users report that Katana Cloud Inventory's Integrations score of 8.3 is a significant advantage, allowing for seamless connections with eCommerce platforms, while IQMS MES's integration capabilities are less emphasized, potentially limiting its adaptability in a modern business environment.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
IQMS MES
No pricing availableKatana Cloud Inventory
Free
Free
Explore all of Katana’s features with no upfront cost.
- All features included in the Professional Plan
- Limited to 30 SKUs
- 3 Inventory locations
Free Trial
IQMS MES
No trial information availableKatana Cloud Inventory
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.4
11
7.9
80
Ease of Use
7.1
11
8.9
80
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.5
73
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.9
64
Quality of Support
6.8
10
9.2
79
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
9.2
65
Product Direction (% positive)
4.2
10
9.7
79
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
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
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
7.5
44
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
38
Inventory Management
Not enough data
8.9
55
Not enough data
8.0
56
Not enough data
8.6
50
Not enough data
7.6
50
Not enough data
8.1
53
Inventory Management Platform Features
Not enough data
9.1
65
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
60
Not enough data
7.6
62
Not enough data
7.9
65
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
36
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
6.9
20
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
IQMS MES and Katana Cloud Inventory are categorized as Manufacturing Execution System
Unique Categories
IQMS MES has no unique categories
Katana Cloud Inventory is categorized as Job Shop Management, Discrete ERP, Inventory Control, Order Management, and Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
IQMS MES
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
Plastics
25.0%
Information Technology and Services
16.7%
Automotive
16.7%
Pharmaceuticals
8.3%
Package/Freight Delivery
8.3%
Other
25.0%
Manufacturing
25.3%
Consumer Goods
6.9%
Automotive
5.7%
Retail
4.6%
Medical Devices
4.6%
Other
52.9%
Discussions
IQMS MES 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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