Compare Katana Cloud Inventory and inFlow Inventory 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (91.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (83.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Starting at $149.00 Per Month
Katana Cloud Inventory
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
Browse all 2 pricing plansinFlow Inventory
Star Rating
(58)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (83.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $149.00 Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that inFlow Inventory excels in ease of use, with many users appreciating its intuitive interface for daily tasks like managing orders and tracking inventory levels. One user noted it "just works smoothly without getting in the way," making it a reliable choice for small businesses.
- Users say that Katana Cloud Inventory offers a powerful manufacturing order feature that provides valuable insights into manufacturing processes and associated costs. Reviewers highlight its simplicity and intuitiveness, which can be particularly beneficial for those in the manufacturing sector.
- According to verified reviews, inFlow Inventory has a strong reputation for quick implementation, with users praising its onboarding process. Many find it easy to set up and start using right away, which is a significant advantage for businesses looking to minimize downtime.
- Reviewers mention that Katana Cloud Inventory provides excellent customer support, with users appreciating how easy it is to reach out for help when needed. This level of support can be crucial for businesses that rely on timely assistance to resolve issues.
- G2 reviewers highlight that inFlow Inventory has a higher score in inventory tracking capabilities, with users noting its effectiveness in monitoring stock levels and generating reports. This feature is particularly valuable for businesses that need real-time visibility into their inventory status.
- Users report that while Katana Cloud Inventory is user-friendly, it can sometimes be confusing during initial setup. Some users mentioned that they found it a bit challenging at first, which could be a consideration for those who prefer a more straightforward onboarding experience.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
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
inFlow Inventory
inFlow Inventory
Starting at $149.00
Per Month
Manage inventory and orders across one or more locations.
Simple, powerful, and great for organizations that have to manage physical products.
- Starts at 2 team members
- Real-time inventory, sales, and purchase management
- 1 location, unlimited available for higher plans
Free Trial
Katana Cloud Inventory
Free Trial is available
inFlow Inventory
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.9
92
8.6
45
Ease of Use
8.9
92
9.3
45
Ease of Setup
8.5
85
9.2
35
Ease of Admin
8.9
67
9.4
26
Quality of Support
9.2
91
9.2
42
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
68
9.5
25
Product Direction (% positive)
9.6
91
8.6
43
Features by Category
Planning
7.8
15
Not enough data
8.8
16
Not enough data
8.2
15
Not enough data
8.0
15
Not enough data
Scheduling
7.8
15
Not enough data
8.1
15
Not enough data
8.2
15
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Front-Office
7.2
18
Not enough data
7.5
19
Not enough data
7.7
17
Not enough data
Manufacturing
9.0
21
Not enough data
8.9
21
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
Back-Office
7.0
21
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
8.5
21
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Job Shop Management
2.7
5
Not enough data
3.0
5
Not enough data
Accounting
6.4
7
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
5.6
6
Not enough data
4.0
5
Not enough data
6.4
6
Not enough data
3.3
5
Not enough data
5.8
6
Not enough data
Inventory & Warehouse
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
Purchasing
7.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
5.6
6
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
Sales & Marketing
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
Not enough data
Manufacturing
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
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
8.0
5
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
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
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
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
8.3
46
8.7
18
7.6
45
8.7
17
6.7
43
8.3
17
3PL inventory management
6.9
42
8.9
20
6.8
38
7.5
17
7.0
39
8.0
18
Inventory Management
9.0
64
9.4
24
8.0
57
9.1
23
8.7
53
9.4
23
7.6
50
8.8
18
8.1
57
8.4
18
Inventory Management Platform Features
9.2
69
9.4
35
8.3
66
8.9
38
8.1
64
9.2
37
7.7
68
9.2
37
7.8
63
8.0
34
7.0
53
8.9
28
7.5
59
8.5
30
7.7
62
6.8
25
7.7
66
7.3
29
7.9
67
8.3
33
Warehouse Definition
Not enough data
8.8
17
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Logistics
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
14
Not enough data
9.3
16
Analytics
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
12
Not enough data
8.5
13
Inventory Management
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
8.8
14
Inventory Management Platform Features
9.2
69
9.4
35
8.3
66
8.9
38
8.1
64
9.2
37
7.7
68
9.2
37
7.8
63
8.0
34
7.0
53
8.9
28
7.5
59
8.5
30
7.7
62
6.8
25
7.7
66
7.3
29
7.9
67
8.3
33
Barcode support
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
7.1
7
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
6.9
7
Design
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
6.7
5
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Order Entry
9.1
36
8.9
19
8.5
36
9.2
20
7.5
37
8.8
20
Order Tracking
7.7
34
8.2
17
7.8
37
8.4
15
8.3
37
7.9
13
Inventory Management
9.0
41
9.3
20
8.4
37
9.2
19
8.5
35
8.7
20
Customer Management
8.6
39
9.1
18
6.8
35
8.1
16
6.2
35
8.1
15
Subscription Management
6.5
35
8.3
16
5.9
34
7.8
16
6.7
36
Feature Not Available
6.5
33
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Order Management
5.8
13
Not enough data
5.4
13
Not enough data
Production Control - Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
7.3
21
Not enough data
7.3
20
Not enough data
8.3
20
Not enough data
Production Monitoring - Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
8.6
20
Not enough data
6.6
19
Not enough data
7.7
19
Not enough data
Data Collection and Analysis - Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
7.1
21
Not enough data
4.6
19
Not enough data
5.1
18
Not enough data
5.4
18
Not enough data
Integration - Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
4.6
19
Not enough data
6.5
19
Not enough data
4.2
17
Not enough data
Artificial Intelligence - Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
5.0
19
Not enough data
5.2
18
Not enough data
5.2
19
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Manufacturing Execution System
4.6
9
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Katana Cloud Inventory and inFlow Inventory are categorized as Inventory Control and Order Management
Unique Categories
Katana Cloud Inventory is categorized as Job Shop Management, Discrete ERP, Manufacturing Execution System, and Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS)
inFlow Inventory is categorized as Warehouse Management and Barcode
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Katana Cloud Inventory
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
inFlow 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
27.3%
Consumer Goods
7.1%
Automotive
5.1%
Retail
5.1%
Food Production
5.1%
Other
50.5%
Construction
9.4%
Manufacturing
7.5%
Furniture
7.5%
Apparel & Fashion
5.7%
Wholesale
5.7%
Other
64.2%
Alternatives
Discussions
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
What are inventory control features?
1 Comment
AO
You have several features and if you use the computer app version you open to more options such as cycle count sheets and assignment to who is conducting...Read more
inFlow Inventory has no more discussions with answers
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