Compare Katana Cloud Inventory and PINpoint MES 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (90.3% of reviews)
Enterprise (48.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
No pricing available
Katana Cloud Inventory
Star Rating
(115)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (90.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
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Star Rating
(51)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (48.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Katana Cloud Inventory excels in user-friendliness, with many users highlighting its intuitive interface and ease of use. One user mentioned, "Katana is simple and intuitive," which makes it a strong choice for small businesses looking for a straightforward inventory management solution.
- Users say that PINpoint MES offers robust support for machine integration, allowing users to connect machines to capture product data effectively. Reviewers appreciate the "best customer support" and the ease of setup, which is crucial for enterprises needing reliable manufacturing execution systems.
- According to verified reviews, Katana Cloud Inventory has a significant advantage in implementation speed, with users noting that "setting it up was very easy." This is particularly beneficial for small businesses that may not have extensive IT resources to dedicate to software deployment.
- Reviewers mention that while PINpoint MES has a higher overall star rating, it faces challenges in user satisfaction compared to Katana Cloud Inventory. Users have expressed concerns about its ability to meet specific workflow needs, indicating that it may not be as flexible for smaller operations.
- G2 reviewers highlight the quality of support for both products, but Katana Cloud Inventory stands out with users stating, "The support and easy to reach them when I need it." This responsiveness can be a game-changer for businesses that require quick assistance during critical operations.
- Users report that while PINpoint MES scores higher in areas like quality control and performance analysis, Katana Cloud Inventory provides valuable insights into manufacturing processes and costs, making it a powerful tool for small businesses looking to optimize their operations.
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
PINpoint MES
No pricing availableFree Trial
Katana Cloud Inventory
Free Trial is available
PINpoint MES
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.9
94
9.3
41
Ease of Use
8.9
94
9.2
41
Ease of Setup
8.5
87
8.8
29
Ease of Admin
8.9
67
9.3
30
Quality of Support
9.2
93
9.5
42
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
68
9.6
30
Product Direction (% positive)
9.6
92
10.0
44
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
66
Not enough data
8.0
57
Not enough data
8.6
55
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
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
8.3
11
7.3
20
9.1
11
8.3
20
9.5
11
Production Monitoring - Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
8.6
20
8.7
10
6.6
19
9.8
11
7.7
19
9.7
11
Data Collection and Analysis - Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
7.1
21
8.8
11
4.6
19
9.1
11
5.1
18
9.4
11
5.4
18
9.5
11
Integration - Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
4.6
19
9.1
11
6.5
19
9.2
11
4.2
17
8.7
10
Artificial Intelligence - Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
5.0
19
Feature Not Available
5.2
18
Feature Not Available
5.2
19
Feature Not Available
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 PINpoint MES are categorized as Manufacturing Execution System
Unique Categories
Katana Cloud Inventory is categorized as Job Shop Management, Discrete ERP, Inventory Control, Order Management, and Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS)
PINpoint MES has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Katana Cloud Inventory
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
PINpoint MES
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
26.7%
Consumer Goods
6.9%
Food Production
5.0%
Retail
5.0%
Automotive
5.0%
Other
51.5%
Automotive
34.0%
Manufacturing
22.0%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
18.0%
Construction
14.0%
Machinery
4.0%
Other
8.0%
Discussions
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
Which devices are best for using Katana's barcoding feature?
1 Comment
Official Response from Katana Cloud Inventory
Hi Ryan,
Any USB or Bluetooth scanner will do nicely. Usually, the best choices tend to be in the €/$ 80-150 price range. The scanner brand ‘Datalogic’...Read more
Need better options to plug-in photos for all the trim and Ron
1 Comment
KS
Comment deleted by user.Read more
What is PINpoint V5 MES used for?
1 Comment
Official Response from PINpoint MES
PINpoint is a groundbreaking, no-code solution designed specifically for discrete manufacturers to effortlessly identify and eliminate inefficiencies,...Read more
PINpoint MES has no more discussions with answers
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