Compare Katana Cloud Inventory and PartnerLinQ 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (91.7% of reviews)
Mid-Market (38.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
No pricing available
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 plansPartnerLinQ
Star Rating
(80)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (38.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Katana Cloud Inventory excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to PartnerLinQ. Users appreciate its intuitive interface and the ability to gain insights into manufacturing processes, making it a preferred choice for small businesses.
- Users say that Katana's support is highly accessible, with many highlighting the ease of reaching out for help when needed. This level of support is a key differentiator, especially for those who may require assistance during setup or daily operations.
- Reviewers mention that while PartnerLinQ offers robust features for B2B e-commerce and supply chain management, it struggles with user satisfaction compared to Katana. Users appreciate PartnerLinQ's unifying capabilities for digital business communication, but some find it less intuitive than they would like.
- According to verified reviews, Katana Cloud Inventory is praised for its ease of use and quick implementation process. Users have noted that setting up the system is straightforward, which is particularly beneficial for small businesses looking to streamline their operations.
- G2 reviewers highlight that PartnerLinQ provides a comprehensive solution for managing supply chain communications, but some users feel that it lacks the same level of user-friendliness as Katana. Despite its strengths, the learning curve can be a hurdle for new users.
- Users report that Katana's manufacturing order feature is particularly valuable, allowing for document adjustments and detailed tracking of inventory. This functionality is a standout aspect that contributes to its higher satisfaction ratings among small business 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
PartnerLinQ
No pricing availableFree Trial
Katana Cloud Inventory
Free Trial is available
PartnerLinQ
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
7.9
93
9.2
62
Ease of Use
8.9
93
9.2
62
Ease of Setup
8.5
86
8.3
6
Ease of Admin
8.9
67
8.3
6
Quality of Support
9.2
92
9.0
62
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
68
8.6
6
Product Direction (% positive)
9.6
92
9.6
59
Features by Category
Import/Export
Not enough data
9.7
28
Not enough data
9.5
28
Not enough data
9.5
28
Not enough data
9.6
28
Global Trade Management
Not enough data
9.4
27
Not enough data
9.6
28
Not enough data
9.7
28
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
Not enough data
8.3
66
Not enough data
8.1
64
Not enough data
7.7
68
Not enough data
7.8
63
Not enough data
7.0
53
Not enough data
7.5
59
Not enough data
7.7
62
Not enough data
7.7
66
Not enough data
7.9
67
Not enough data
Visibility
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
Delivery
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Workflow Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Network Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance
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
Exchange Functions
Not enough data
9.5
38
Not enough data
9.4
38
Data as a Service
Not enough data
9.3
38
Not enough data
9.3
38
Not enough data
9.4
36
Not enough data
9.2
37
Management
Not enough data
9.4
38
Not enough data
9.4
36
Not enough data
9.5
38
Not enough data
9.4
35
Order Entry
9.1
36
9.4
30
8.5
36
9.3
28
7.5
37
9.1
29
Order Tracking
7.7
34
9.4
28
7.8
37
9.1
29
8.3
37
9.4
28
Inventory Management
9.0
41
9.4
28
8.4
37
9.2
27
8.5
35
9.5
27
Customer Management
8.6
39
9.4
30
6.8
35
9.5
29
6.2
35
9.4
30
Subscription Management
6.5
35
9.4
30
5.9
34
9.2
29
6.7
36
9.5
30
6.5
33
9.6
29
Agentic AI - Order Management
5.8
13
Not enough data
5.4
13
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
9.2
37
Not enough data
9.3
37
Management
Not enough data
9.4
36
Not enough data
9.3
36
Not enough data
9.5
37
Integrations
Not enough data
9.5
35
Not enough data
9.5
34
Security
Not enough data
9.3
37
Not enough data
9.4
37
Support
Not enough data
9.4
37
Development
Not enough data
9.3
34
Not enough data
9.3
33
Management
Not enough data
9.3
35
Not enough data
9.6
35
Integration Options
Not enough data
9.5
35
Not enough data
9.5
34
Not enough data
9.5
33
Not enough data
9.6
34
Supplier Collaboration - Supply Chain Business Networks
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Reporting
Not enough data
9.8
22
Not enough data
9.9
22
Omnichannel Features
Not enough data
9.7
22
Not enough data
9.5
22
Not enough data
9.8
22
Not enough data
9.6
21
Not enough data
9.7
22
Not enough data
9.7
21
Not enough data
9.9
21
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Katana Cloud Inventory and PartnerLinQ are categorized as Order Management
Unique Categories
Katana Cloud Inventory is categorized as Job Shop Management, Discrete ERP, Manufacturing Execution System, Inventory Control, and Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS)
PartnerLinQ is categorized as Data Exchange Platforms, Omnichannel Commerce, Global Trade Management, Supply Chain Visibility, Supply Chain Business Networks, E-Commerce Data Integration, Other ERP, and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Katana Cloud Inventory
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
PartnerLinQ
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%
Information Technology and Services
15.2%
Automotive
10.1%
Retail
7.6%
Logistics and Supply Chain
7.6%
Financial Services
6.3%
Other
53.2%
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
PartnerLinQ has no discussions with answers
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