Compare Simple Inventory vs Katana Cloud Inventory

Name: Katana Cloud Inventory
Brand: Katana Cloud Inventory

Simple Inventory

Update inventory manually or automatically via CSV files.

Katana Cloud Inventory

Inventory management and production scheduling in real-time

Simple Inventory

Update inventory manually or automatically via CSV files.

Katana Cloud Inventory

Inventory management and production scheduling in real-time

Rating

80 Reviews

9.1

165 Reviews

9.1

Pricing

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Features

Automated updates
Csv file integration
Bulk tag updates
Manual updates
Periodic fetching
Prevent out-of-stock sales

Order management
Stock notifications
Purchase orders
Sales channel integration
Accounting integration
Production planning
Real-time stock tracking
Real-time inventory insights
Centralized inventory view
Sales and production sync
Bom and product recipes
Restock points
Manufacturing management
Resource allocation
Scheduling management

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Pros

User-friendly interface for manual updates via CSV format
Automated updates available for properly formatted CSV files
Capability to fetch CSV files from a designated URL or SFTP server periodically
Helps keep inventory and pricing up-to-date effectively
Bulk update of tags
Prevents sales of out-of-stock products

Provides a centralized view of inventory
Helps maintain optimal stock levels and avoid stockouts
Integrates sales, production, and accounting into one platform
Enables real-time visibility of daily operations and business performance
Supports BOMs and product recipes for efficient stock management
Features restock points, notifications, and automatic stock sync
Manages incoming orders from all sales channels
Tracks products available for sale in real-time
Assists in manufacturing, production planning, resource allocation, and scheduling
Sends key financial data to accounting software like QuickBooks Online and Xero

Cons

Requires proper formatting of CSV files for automated updates, which could be challenging for some users
Dependence on external URL or SFTP server for automated features might introduce reliability issues
Limited to CSV file format; no support for other common formats like Excel or JSON
Potential difficulty in setting up the initial automated configurations

Many advanced features are behind expensive add-ons
Pricing can change suddenly and substantially
Some bugs and areas for improvement in the software
Higher subscription costs force users into more expensive plans
Additional costs for marking pallet locations

Launched

Jun 16, 2015

Mar 19, 2019

Developer

Built by Simple Apps LLC

Apps:

Average Rating:

4.5

Reviews:

Built by Katana Cloud Inventory

Apps:

Average Rating:

4.3

Reviews:

165

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