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Katana vs Monitor ERP System

Both stand on production planning software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Katana

Free plan Web

Choose Katana if its web-based inventory and order tools fit your workflow, especially if the free 30-SKU tier is enough or Core's one location works for you. Look elsewhere if you need mobile apps, or if you need more than one location alongside unlimited SKUs on Core.

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Monitor ERP System

Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+2

Manufacturing companies looking to combine production and business management should consider Monitor ERP, particularly if its planning tools and manufacturing connections fit their needs. The cloud plan costs €93.00 per user per month; companies relying on the Windows client should account for its planned phase-out.

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The facts

KatanaMonitor ERP System
Free planYesNo
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onWebAndroid, API, iPhone, Web, Windows
Lowest paid planCore: $299 a monthMonitor ERP cloud: €93 a month
Plans published34
MakerKatanaNot published
Websitekatanamrp.commonitorerp.com
On production planning software#5 of 34#17 of 34

Katana: what it does well

  • Permanent free tier has no expiry date and requires no credit card.
  • Free includes unlimited users, integrations, and inventory locations.
  • Core includes unlimited SKUs, users, and integrations.
  • Barcode scanning, purchase orders, and sales orders are listed features.

What to know first

  • The free tier is limited to 30 SKUs.
  • Core starts at $299 a month and scales with usage and add-ons.
  • Core includes one inventory location.
  • Mobile apps are not available.

Monitor ERP System: what it does well

  • Combines planning, production, financial management and reporting.
  • Includes materials, demand and capacity planning, plus production orders.
  • Mobile access through Android and iOS apps, and a browser client.
  • Calculates product and production carbon footprints.
  • Includes in-house support, training and Monitor Academy e-learning.

What to know first

  • The cloud plan costs €93.00 per user per month.
  • Integrations require Full Access API access and API licenses.
  • The Windows client is planned to be phased out.

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