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Compare Katana Cloud Inventory and Sortly 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (90.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (68.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Starting at $24.00 2 Users
Katana Cloud Inventory
Star Rating
(90)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (90.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
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Star Rating
(26)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $24.00 2 Users
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Katana Cloud Inventory excels in customer support, with users highlighting the ease of reaching out for help when needed. In contrast, Sortly's support is noted as less responsive, which can be a drawback for users who require immediate assistance.
- Users say that both Sortly and Katana Cloud Inventory are easy to use, but Katana stands out for its intuitive design that simplifies complex inventory management tasks. Reviewers appreciate Sortly's user-friendly interface, especially for organizing items and managing equipment assignments.
- According to verified reviews, Katana Cloud Inventory offers a more comprehensive manufacturing order feature, which is particularly valuable for users in manufacturing sectors. Sortly, while versatile, lacks this specific functionality, making it less suitable for those needing detailed production insights.
- Reviewers mention that Sortly shines in its ease of setup, with many users praising how quickly they can onboard new team members and manage inventory. However, Katana Cloud Inventory also receives positive feedback for its straightforward setup process, making both options accessible for small businesses.
- Users highlight that Sortly's inventory tracking capabilities are robust, allowing for effective management of assets and stock levels. Katana Cloud Inventory matches this with its own tracking features, but some users feel it could improve in areas like low stock notifications and bundles.
- G2 reviewers report that Sortly has a higher score in ease of administration, making it easier for users to manage their inventory systems. However, Katana Cloud Inventory's overall higher G2 Score reflects a stronger market presence and user satisfaction, indicating it may be a more reliable long-term choice.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Katana Cloud Inventory
Free
Free
Explore all of Katana’s features with no upfront cost.
- All features included in the Professional Plan
- Limited to 30 SKUs
- 3 Inventory locations
Sortly
Advanced
Starting at $24.00
2 Users
Best for maintaining optimal inventory levels.
- 500 Unique Items
- 2 User Licenses
- Unlimited QR code generation
Free Trial
Katana Cloud Inventory
Free Trial is available
Sortly
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.9
80
8.2
19
Ease of Use
8.9
80
8.9
19
Ease of Setup
8.5
73
8.1
18
Ease of Admin
8.9
64
9.0
17
Quality of Support
9.2
79
8.1
15
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
65
8.6
15
Product Direction (% positive)
9.7
79
7.7
15
Features by Category
Asset Definition
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Asset Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Asset Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Feature Not Available
7.5
44
Feature Not Available
6.7
43
Feature Not Available
3PL inventory management
6.9
42
6.4
6
6.8
38
Feature Not Available
7.0
38
6.4
6
Inventory Management
8.9
55
9.0
15
8.0
56
Feature Not Available
8.6
50
8.9
6
7.6
50
Feature Not Available
8.1
53
Not enough data
Inventory Management Platform Features
9.1
65
9.0
12
8.3
64
8.2
12
8.1
63
8.7
10
7.7
66
7.8
10
7.7
62
6.0
10
7.0
52
8.2
11
7.5
58
Feature Not Available
7.7
60
Feature Not Available
7.6
62
Feature Not Available
7.9
65
6.8
10
Barcode support
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
Design
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
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
36
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)
6.9
20
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 Sortly 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)
Sortly is categorized as Barcode and Asset Tracking
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Katana Cloud Inventory
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Sortly
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
25.3%
Consumer Goods
6.9%
Automotive
5.7%
Retail
4.6%
Medical Devices
4.6%
Other
52.9%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
12.0%
Construction
12.0%
Security and Investigations
8.0%
Hospital & Health Care
8.0%
Education Management
8.0%
Other
52.0%
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
Need better options to plug-in photos for all the trim and Ron
1 Comment
Official Response from Katana Cloud Inventory
This is a good idea! I've shared the idea with our product development team.
We're always looking to improve based on real user feedback, thanks for...Read more
How can I cleanly enter serial numbers in for my equipment?
1 Comment
RD
Hello Krystal! Regina from Sortly here. To add variables such as serial numbers, we recommend using custom fields. To learn how to add custom fields in...Read more
Sortly has no more discussions with answers
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