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Compare Katana Cloud Inventory and QuickBooks Commerce 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (91.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (68.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
$39 per month
Katana Cloud Inventory
Star Rating
(99)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (91.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
Browse all 2 pricing plansQuickBooks Commerce
Star Rating
(17)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$39 per month
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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 rating compared to QuickBooks Commerce. Users appreciate its intuitive interface and powerful features, particularly highlighting the manufacturing order functionality that provides valuable insights into production processes.
- Users say that QuickBooks Commerce is reliable for managing multichannel integrations, making it a solid choice for small businesses looking to streamline their order and inventory management. Many users find it easy to navigate, especially those who are new to inventory software.
- According to verified reviews, Katana Cloud Inventory stands out for its exceptional customer support, with users noting how easy it is to reach out for help when needed. This level of support contributes to a more positive overall experience, especially for businesses that may require additional guidance during setup.
- Reviewers mention that while QuickBooks Commerce integrates well with QuickBooks Online for accounting purposes, it has fewer recent reviews, which may indicate a decline in user engagement or satisfaction. This contrasts with Katana, which has received a steady stream of recent feedback, suggesting a more active user base.
- Users highlight that Katana Cloud Inventory offers a free entry-level pricing model, making it an attractive option for small businesses looking to minimize costs while still accessing robust inventory management features. In comparison, QuickBooks Commerce's monthly fee may be a barrier for some startups.
- G2 reviewers note that while QuickBooks Commerce is praised for its ease of use, Katana Cloud Inventory slightly edges it out in terms of overall usability, with users appreciating its straightforward setup process and the ability to make document adjustments easily, which enhances day-to-day 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
QuickBooks Commerce
FOUNDER
$39
per month
Give your brand the superpowers it deserves to become an amazing business.
Yearly subscriptions available to meet your business' needs. Cancel at anytime.
- 50 Sales Orders
- 1 User
- 1 Sales Channel
Free Trial
Katana Cloud Inventory
Free Trial is available
QuickBooks Commerce
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.8
88
7.8
6
Ease of Use
8.8
88
9.0
7
Ease of Setup
8.5
81
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.9
67
Not enough data
Quality of Support
9.2
87
7.8
6
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
68
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.6
87
5.6
8
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
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
Not enough data
Inventory & Warehouse
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
Not enough data
Purchasing
7.7
5
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
5.6
6
Not enough data
8.1
7
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
8.9
61
Not enough data
8.0
56
Not enough data
8.7
52
Not enough data
7.6
50
Not enough data
8.1
56
Not enough data
Inventory Management Platform Features
9.1
68
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
61
Not enough data
7.6
64
Not enough data
7.9
66
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
7.7
5
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
Agentic AI - Vendor Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Revenue Recognition
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Katana Cloud Inventory and QuickBooks Commerce 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)
QuickBooks Commerce is categorized as Vendor Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Katana Cloud Inventory
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
QuickBooks Commerce
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
26.3%
Consumer Goods
6.3%
Retail
5.3%
Food Production
5.3%
Automotive
5.3%
Other
51.6%
Retail
12.5%
Law Practice
12.5%
Accounting
12.5%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
6.3%
Telecommunications
6.3%
Other
50.0%
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
QuickBooks Commerce has no discussions with answers
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