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Compare Katana Cloud Inventory and SOS Inventory 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (91.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (92.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
$64.95
Katana Cloud Inventory
Star Rating
(98)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 plansSOS Inventory
Star Rating
(13)3.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (92.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$64.95
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
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 score compared to SOS Inventory. Users appreciate its intuitive design and powerful features, which provide valuable insights into manufacturing processes and associated costs.
- Users say that SOS Inventory offers a straightforward setup and ease of use, particularly highlighting the ability to access inventory and complete orders from anywhere. This flexibility is especially beneficial for those who travel frequently, as it allows for real-time stock level updates.
- Reviewers mention that Katana Cloud Inventory's support is highly regarded, with many users finding it easy to reach out for assistance when needed. This level of support contributes to a smoother experience, especially for those navigating complex inventory management tasks.
- According to verified reviews, SOS Inventory has some limitations in meeting specific workflow needs, with users noting challenges in configuration. However, it does provide unique features like the ability to create custom bills of material for each job, which syncs with QuickBooks Online projects.
- Users highlight that Katana Cloud Inventory is particularly strong in its manufacturing order feature, which many find invaluable. The ease of making document adjustments and the overall user-friendly interface make it a preferred choice for those in manufacturing sectors.
- Reviewers express that while SOS Inventory is a solid option for small businesses, it may not offer the same depth of functionality as Katana Cloud Inventory, which is designed to handle more complex inventory needs. This distinction is crucial for businesses looking to scale their operations effectively.
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
SOS Inventory
Companion
$64.95
2 users includes, add'l users $25/month each
- Sales Orders
- Assemblies
Free Trial
Katana Cloud Inventory
Free Trial is available
SOS Inventory
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.8
88
7.1
7
Ease of Use
8.8
88
7.7
8
Ease of Setup
8.5
81
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.9
67
Not enough data
Quality of Support
9.2
87
Not enough data
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
68
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.6
87
5.0
7
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
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
Distributor Operations - Beverage Distribution
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
Sales Tools - Beverage Distribution
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Capabilities - Beverage Distribution
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Katana Cloud Inventory and SOS Inventory 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)
SOS Inventory is categorized as Beverage Distribution
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Katana Cloud Inventory
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SOS 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
26.3%
Consumer Goods
6.3%
Retail
5.3%
Food Production
5.3%
Automotive
5.3%
Other
51.6%
Wholesale
15.4%
Pharmaceuticals
7.7%
Medical Devices
7.7%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
7.7%
Management Consulting
7.7%
Other
53.8%
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 much does SOS Inventory cost?
1 Comment
DS
It's really reasonably priced. It's about $1,500/year for 5 users.Read more
SOS Inventory has no more discussions with answers
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