Compare Katana Cloud Inventory and Zoho Inventory 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (91.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (81.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
$0.00
Katana Cloud Inventory
Star Rating
(113)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (91.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
Browse all 2 pricing plansZoho Inventory
Star Rating
(88)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (81.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that both Zoho Inventory and Katana Cloud Inventory offer a user-friendly experience, but users of Zoho appreciate its intuitive workflows and the ease of access on both web and mobile platforms. One user highlighted the item grouping features that simplify product management, making it easy to create and add new products.
- Users say that Katana Cloud Inventory excels in customer support, with many praising the responsiveness and accessibility of the support team. This is a significant advantage for users who need quick assistance, as one reviewer noted the ease of reaching out for help when needed.
- According to verified reviews, Zoho Inventory has a slight edge in ease of setup, with users mentioning that the initial setup process was very straightforward. This is particularly beneficial for small businesses looking to get started quickly without extensive training.
- Reviewers mention that Katana Cloud Inventory provides valuable insights into manufacturing processes, which is a key feature for businesses focused on production. Users appreciate the manufacturing order feature that helps them manage costs effectively, making it a powerful tool for manufacturers.
- Users highlight that while both products have similar star ratings, Zoho Inventory has a higher score in ease of use and inventory tracking, with reviewers noting its effectiveness in organizing and controlling stock. This makes it a strong contender for businesses prioritizing inventory management.
- G2 reviewers indicate that Katana Cloud Inventory has a better overall market presence, reflected in its higher G2 Scores for both order management and inventory control. This suggests that it may be a more trusted option among users, especially in the small business segment where it has a significant share.
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
Zoho Inventory
Free Edition
$0.00
per organization / month billed annually
- 50 orders / month
- 1 Warehouse
- 1 User
Free Trial
Katana Cloud Inventory
Free Trial is available
Zoho Inventory
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.9
94
8.4
74
Ease of Use
8.9
94
8.8
77
Ease of Setup
8.5
87
8.4
50
Ease of Admin
8.9
67
8.8
42
Quality of Support
9.2
93
7.9
73
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
68
8.5
43
Product Direction (% positive)
9.6
92
9.1
74
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
7.9
19
7.6
45
7.1
16
6.7
43
7.4
17
3PL inventory management
6.9
42
7.3
17
6.8
38
7.5
16
7.0
39
7.4
15
Inventory Management
9.0
66
8.2
22
8.0
57
7.9
19
8.6
55
8.2
19
7.6
50
7.6
18
8.1
57
7.5
17
Inventory Management Platform Features
9.2
69
8.8
56
8.3
66
8.2
55
|
Verified
8.1
64
7.9
51
|
Verified
7.7
68
8.2
48
|
Verified
7.8
63
7.9
47
|
Verified
7.0
53
7.6
19
7.5
59
7.1
17
7.7
62
7.3
41
|
Verified
7.7
66
8.4
47
|
Verified
7.9
67
7.6
48
|
Verified
Warehouse Definition
Not enough data
8.1
14
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
14
|
Verified
Logistics
Not enough data
7.9
13
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
14
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
14
|
Verified
Analytics
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.7
11
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
11
Inventory Management
Not enough data
8.0
11
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
13
|
Verified
Inventory Management Platform Features
9.2
69
8.8
56
8.3
66
8.2
55
|
Verified
8.1
64
7.9
51
|
Verified
7.7
68
8.2
48
|
Verified
7.8
63
7.9
47
|
Verified
7.0
53
7.6
19
7.5
59
7.1
17
7.7
62
7.3
41
|
Verified
7.7
66
8.4
47
|
Verified
7.9
67
7.6
48
|
Verified
Order Entry
9.1
36
8.6
14
8.5
36
8.8
13
7.5
37
8.3
13
Order Tracking
7.7
34
7.9
14
7.8
37
8.1
13
8.3
37
7.4
14
Inventory Management
9.0
41
8.3
15
8.4
37
7.9
14
8.5
35
8.0
14
Customer Management
8.6
39
8.6
14
6.8
35
8.1
14
6.2
35
8.3
13
Subscription Management
6.5
35
8.3
12
5.9
34
8.1
12
6.7
36
8.2
14
6.5
33
7.9
12
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
Operations
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Inventory
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Processing
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 Zoho 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)
Zoho Inventory is categorized as Warehouse Management and Multichannel Retail
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Katana Cloud Inventory
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Zoho 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
26.7%
Consumer Goods
6.9%
Food Production
5.0%
Retail
5.0%
Automotive
5.0%
Other
51.5%
Food & Beverages
11.8%
Retail
8.2%
Automotive
5.9%
Information Technology and Services
5.9%
Accounting
4.7%
Other
63.5%
Alternatives
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
Is Zoho inventory free?
1 Comment
RS
Zoho is absolutely free for small businesses. Once your business grows and you are generating more than 50 sales orders per month, then only you need to...Read more
When will Zoho Inventory have a Picking and Location Scanning Module?
1 Comment
AS
You should try SKUSavvy - it has all the inventory tracking across multi-warehouses with the granule aisle/shelf/bay/bin detail using a visual warehouse...Read more
Zoho Inventory has no more discussions with answers
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