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Compare Katana Cloud Inventory and Tulip 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (90.8% of reviews)
Mid-Market (41.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
$100.00 1 interfaces Per Month
Katana Cloud Inventory
Star Rating
(89)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (90.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansTulip
Star Rating
(36)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (41.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$100.00 1 interfaces Per Month
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Katana Cloud Inventory excels in overall user satisfaction, reflected in its higher G2 Score compared to Tulip. Users appreciate its intuitive design and the ability to gain insights into manufacturing processes, making it a preferred choice for small businesses.
- Users say that Katana Cloud Inventory offers a seamless setup experience, with many highlighting how easy it is to get started. One user noted that the manufacturing order feature is particularly valuable, showcasing its practical utility right from the beginning.
- Reviewers mention that Tulip shines in its customizability and ease of use when developing applications. Users appreciate the platform's clean interface, which simplifies the process of building and maintaining applications, even for complex use cases.
- According to verified reviews, Katana Cloud Inventory stands out for its quality of support, with users noting that help is readily available when needed. This level of support contributes to a more positive overall experience, especially for those new to inventory management.
- Users highlight that while Tulip has a slightly higher star rating, its lower G2 Score indicates some challenges in overall satisfaction. This suggests that while users may find it easy to use, there may be underlying issues affecting their overall experience.
- G2 reviewers report that both products have their strengths, but Katana Cloud Inventory's focus on small businesses and its robust features for manufacturing processes make it a more reliable choice for users looking for a comprehensive inventory solution.
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
Tulip
Essentials
$100.00
1 interfaces Per Month
Guide operations with digital workflows.
Ideal for basic production visibility, quality, and assembly workflows.
- Apps on mobile, desktop, touchscreens, and wearables
- Tulip Tables
- Tulip Analytics
Free Trial
Katana Cloud Inventory
Free Trial is available
Tulip
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.9
80
8.4
28
Ease of Use
8.9
80
8.8
30
Ease of Setup
8.5
73
8.0
22
Ease of Admin
8.9
64
8.5
19
Quality of Support
9.2
79
9.0
28
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
65
9.3
19
Product Direction (% positive)
9.7
79
10.0
29
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
Workflow & Automation
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
9.2
11
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Execution
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
8.3
11
Analytics & Reporting
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
9.4
11
Not enough data
8.8
11
Enterprise 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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Knowledge Capture
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.8
8
Agentic AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data & Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Management
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
7.4
9
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
7.5
8
Analytics
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
7.4
9
Agentic AI - Manufacturing Intelligence
Not enough data
Not enough data
Guide Options
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
9.4
13
Not enough data
8.6
13
Not enough data
8.1
12
Not enough data
8.5
12
Guide Tools
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
7.8
12
Access Options
Not enough data
6.8
10
Not enough data
7.7
11
Not enough data
8.2
10
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
7.5
44
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
38
Not enough data
Inventory Management
8.9
55
Not enough data
8.0
56
Not enough data
8.6
50
Not enough data
7.6
50
Not enough data
8.1
53
Not enough data
Inventory Management Platform Features
9.1
65
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
60
Not enough data
7.6
62
Not enough data
7.9
65
Not enough data
Systems Management
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
7.5
12
Not enough data
8.4
15
IoT Capabilities
Not enough data
8.1
14
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.1
12
Not enough data
8.2
12
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
8.2
14
Agentic AI - Industrial IoT
Not enough data
Not enough data
Nonconformance
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
7.6
9
Quality system
Not enough data
6.9
8
Not enough data
7.4
9
Not enough data
7.9
11
Risk Management
Not enough data
7.2
9
Not enough data
6.9
8
Not enough data
6.3
8
Inspection Management
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
7.7
11
Not enough data
7.9
11
Compliance
Not enough data
7.6
11
Not enough data
6.3
9
Not enough data
6.9
9
Platform
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
9.2
11
Services
Not enough data
9.2
11
Not enough data
9.2
11
Not enough data
9.4
11
Not enough data
9.2
11
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
Knowledge Base
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Katana Cloud Inventory and Tulip 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)
Tulip is categorized as Industrial IoT, Work Instructions, Manufacturing Intelligence, Connected Worker Platform, and Quality Management (QMS)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Katana Cloud Inventory
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Tulip
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%
Manufacturing
36.1%
Pharmaceuticals
11.1%
Information Technology and Services
8.3%
Industrial Automation
8.3%
Oil & Energy
5.6%
Other
30.6%
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
What is tulip in manufacturing?
1 Comment
KA
Tulip is a software used to make internal apps for operators and managers. It can monitor machine uptime, automatically record measurements from tools,...Read more
Tulip has no more discussions with answers
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