Instead of Katana
Katana alternatives
Katana is a web-based inventory system with barcode scanning, purchase orders, sales orders, and stock alerts. It offers a permanent free tier with 30 SKUs, unlimited users, integrations, and inventory locations. Its Core plan starts at $299 a month, includes unlimited SKUs, and supports one inventory location. Katana has no mobile apps.
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Zoho Inventory
by Zoho InventoryFree plan WindowsLower-cost inventory management with two warehouses — Zoho Inventory matches Katana’s core tracking tools while offering two warehouses and a much lower paid starting price.
Free plan · paid from $29/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site - 2
OpenBoxes
by OpenBoxesFree plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3Healthcare and disaster-relief supply operations — OpenBoxes is open-source and targets healthcare and disaster-relief supplies across web, mobile, Linux, API, and self-hosted deployments.
Free plan · paid from $24/mo Visit site - 3
InvenTree
by InvenTreeFree plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2Free parts management and stock control — InvenTree is free, open-source parts and stock software with mobile apps, unlike Katana’s web-only access and paid Core tier.
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StockFlow
by StockFlowFree plan WebSmall inventories needing two warehouses — StockFlow supports two warehouses and up to 2,000 SKUs, with a $9 monthly paid starting price versus Katana’s $299.
Free plan · paid from $9/mo Visit site - 5
Axacute
by AxacuteFree plan WebManufacturing firms needing cloud inventory tools — Axacute focuses on manufacturing inventory and production management, adds mobile apps, and charges per user rather than Katana’s Core pricing.
Free plan · paid from $20/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site - 6
Stockroom
by StockroomFree plan Web2,000-SKU inventory operations — Stockroom supports up to 2,000 SKUs with Katana-like inventory and order tools, starting at $69 per month.
Free plan · paid from $69/mo Visit site - 7
Blue Link ERP
by Blue Link ERPPaid AndroidAPIiPhone+2Multi-entity businesses needing ERP modules — Blue Link ERP combines finance, inventory, orders, manufacturing, multi-entity support, and hybrid deployment across web, mobile, Windows, and API.
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webERP
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ApicalERP
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Foundation Software
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Miter Job Costing
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CostFlow
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JOBPOWER
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Those limits lead buyers to compare lower starting prices, broader platform support, mobile access, warehouse capacity, and specialized use cases. Before switching, weigh the number of locations and SKUs you need, whether phone or desktop access matters, and whether you want free, freemium, or paid software. Also consider whether an alternative covers your operational priorities, such as parts control, healthcare supply management, manufacturing, finance, or multi-entity operations. The right choice depends on which of these differences matters more than Katana’s web access and core inventory and order tools.