Compare Katana Cloud Inventory and Odoo Inventory 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (91.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (74.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Starting at $24.90 1 1 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 plansOdoo Inventory
Star Rating
(63)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (74.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $24.90 1 1 Per Month
Learn more about Odoo InventorySummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Katana Cloud Inventory excels in user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher overall score compared to Odoo Inventory. Users appreciate its intuitive design and the ability to gain insights into manufacturing processes, making it a preferred choice for small businesses.
- According to verified reviews, Katana Cloud Inventory has a much larger volume of recent feedback, indicating a more active user base. With 13 recent reviews compared to Odoo's single review, this suggests that Katana is continuously evolving and responding to user needs.
- Users say that Katana's setup process is straightforward, with many highlighting the easy onboarding experience. In contrast, while Odoo Inventory is noted for its user-friendly interface, some users find it less intuitive when it comes to initial setup.
- Reviewers mention that Katana Cloud Inventory offers exceptional support, with many users noting how easy it is to reach out for help. This contrasts with Odoo, where users have expressed mixed feelings about support quality, despite appreciating its functionality.
- Users highlight Katana's robust features for manufacturing, such as the manufacturing order feature and document adjustments, which are particularly valuable for small businesses. Odoo, while capable, is often seen as more suitable for internal use rather than specialized manufacturing needs.
- According to recent feedback, Katana Cloud Inventory's centralized inventory database and inventory level dashboards are praised for their effectiveness, while Odoo's strengths lie in managing inventory across multiple locations. However, Katana's overall performance in these areas is viewed more favorably by users.
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
Odoo Inventory
Odoo Inventory
Starting at $24.90
1 1 Per Month
- Cloud/ On Premise Hosting
- Native Integration
- Native Payment/Shipping/VoIP
Free Trial
Katana Cloud Inventory
Free Trial is available
Odoo Inventory
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.9
93
8.9
45
Ease of Use
8.9
93
8.4
47
Ease of Setup
8.5
86
7.9
29
Ease of Admin
8.9
67
8.9
26
Quality of Support
9.2
92
8.1
42
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
68
9.0
26
Product Direction (% positive)
9.6
92
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
Not enough data
7.6
45
Not enough data
6.7
43
Not enough data
3PL inventory management
6.9
42
Not enough data
6.8
38
Not enough data
7.0
39
Not enough data
Inventory Management
9.0
65
Not enough data
8.0
57
Not enough data
8.6
54
Not enough data
7.6
50
Not enough data
8.1
57
Not enough data
Inventory Management Platform Features
9.2
69
8.6
39
|
Verified
8.3
66
8.6
37
|
Verified
8.1
64
8.6
37
|
Verified
7.7
68
8.2
35
|
Verified
7.8
63
8.0
35
|
Verified
7.0
53
8.5
28
|
Verified
7.5
59
8.6
34
|
Verified
7.7
62
8.0
28
|
Verified
7.7
66
8.8
35
|
Verified
7.9
67
8.4
37
|
Verified
Warehouse Definition
Not enough data
8.2
29
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
26
Not enough data
7.3
26
|
Verified
Logistics
Not enough data
7.7
22
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
29
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
26
|
Verified
Analytics
Not enough data
8.5
23
Not enough data
7.3
24
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
24
Inventory Management
Not enough data
7.7
25
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
27
|
Verified
Inventory Management Platform Features
9.2
69
8.6
39
|
Verified
8.3
66
8.6
37
|
Verified
8.1
64
8.6
37
|
Verified
7.7
68
8.2
35
|
Verified
7.8
63
8.0
35
|
Verified
7.0
53
8.5
28
|
Verified
7.5
59
8.6
34
|
Verified
7.7
62
8.0
28
|
Verified
7.7
66
8.8
35
|
Verified
7.9
67
8.4
37
|
Verified
Order Entry
9.1
36
Not enough data
8.5
36
Not enough data
7.5
37
Not enough data
Order Tracking
7.7
34
Not enough data
7.8
37
Not enough data
8.3
37
Not enough data
Inventory Management
9.0
41
Not enough data
8.4
37
Not enough data
8.5
35
Not enough data
Customer Management
8.6
39
Not enough data
6.8
35
Not enough data
6.2
35
Not enough data
Subscription Management
6.5
35
Not enough data
5.9
34
Not enough data
6.7
36
Not enough data
6.5
33
Not enough data
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 Odoo Inventory are categorized as Inventory Control
Unique Categories
Katana Cloud Inventory is categorized as Job Shop Management, Discrete ERP, Manufacturing Execution System, Order Management, and Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS)
Odoo Inventory is categorized as Warehouse Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Katana Cloud Inventory
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Odoo 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
27.0%
Consumer Goods
7.0%
Automotive
5.0%
Retail
5.0%
Food Production
5.0%
Other
51.0%
Computer Software
12.7%
Retail
7.3%
Information Technology and Services
7.3%
Medical Devices
7.3%
Accounting
5.5%
Other
60.0%
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
WHY MANY REPORTS ARE NOT PROVIDED BY ODOO
1 Comment
Official Response from Odoo ERP
Hi Pavani,
We now have a spreadsheets feature available in our latest version (Odoo 14). You can now create any reports previously done via Excel, without...Read more
Adding landed cost for internal transfers
1 Comment
RS
Hey Eric,
I have answered your question here for others to see as well:...Read more
How do you do a warehouse inventory?
1 Comment
GC
To count inventory using the Odoo Inventory application, follow these steps:
1. Log in to the Odoo Inventory application.
2. Select the warehouse for...Read more
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