Katana Cloud Inventory

Katana prices in USD. The Starter plan begins at $199/mo (billed annually) with a set of included seats, and extra users are charged per user above that. Usage-based add-ons for sales orders above plan thresholds, extra warehouse locations, and optional modules (Manufacturing, Traceability, Warehouse) are billed separately. Budget for the all-in cost rather than the headline Starter figure; see the comparison table on this page for current tier pricing.

Yes. Katana has native integrations with QuickBooks Online and Xero. These sync purchase orders, sales orders, invoices, and COGS automatically. The accounting integration is available on the Starter plan and above, which makes Katana a practical fit for US DTC brands that run their financials in QuickBooks.

Yes. Manufacturing is Katana's core proposition. It includes multi-level bills of materials, production scheduling, work orders, Shop Floor control, and demand-driven MRP. It is designed specifically for DTC brands and product makers who need to track components, assemblies, and production runs alongside their sales inventory. Businesses that only need simple kitting rather than true manufacturing may find it more feature-rich (and expensive) than necessary.

Katana includes a native AI Assistant for answering operational questions, alongside AI-powered demand forecasting that analyzes historical sales and seasonality to produce replenishment recommendations. Katana markets "AI integrations (MCP)" on its website, though independently confirmed first-party MCP servers have not been verified; the substantiated connections are via third-party automation tools such as Zapier.

Katana integrates natively with Shopify and WooCommerce, covering the e-commerce channels most used by DTC manufacturers. Amazon and eBay connections are available via third-party connectors rather than native integration. Katana is less suited to high-volume marketplace sellers than to DTC brands managing their own Shopify or WooCommerce store alongside a physical production workflow. If marketplaces are your main channel, Finale Inventory or Cin7 Core are stronger fits.

Yes. Batch and expiry date tracking is available via the Traceability add-on. This covers lot numbers, serial numbers, and use-by dates, and is essential for food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and electronics businesses that need end-to-end traceability from raw material to finished goods shipment.