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Katana alternatives
Katana compared with 6 alternatives: Stocksmith, Fishbowl, Cin7, Unleashed, inFlow and 1 more.
Katana has a free plan. None of the alternatives has a free plan. 5 more offer a free trial.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| KatanaThis tool | Free plan | Yes | Web |
| Stocksmith | Free trial · from $20/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Fishbowl | From $229/mo | No | Web, macOS, Windows, Android |
| Cin7 | Free trial · from $349/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Unleashed | Free trial · from $91/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| inFlow | Free trial · from $99/mo | Trial only | Web, Windows, iOS, Android |
| SOS Inventory | Free trial · from $69.95/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS |
How each one differs from Katana
- Free trial · from $20/mo
Stocksmith
Materials, recipes and costing for makers and small manufacturers
- Katana has a free plan. Stocksmith does not, though it has a free trial.
- Stocksmith also covers reports and expense tracking.
- Katana also covers barcode scanning.
Suits: Etsy and Shopify makers who want to know what each product costs to make
- From $229/mo
Fishbowl
Inventory and manufacturing software built around QuickBooks and Xero
- Katana has a free plan. Fishbowl does not.
- Only Fishbowl lists Windows, macOS and Android apps.
Suits: QuickBooks or Xero users who have outgrown their built-in inventory
- Free trial · from $349/mo
Cin7
Inventory software for wholesale and multichannel product sellers
- Katana has a free plan. Cin7 does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Cin7 lists iOS and Android apps.
Suits: Brands selling through their own store, marketplaces and wholesale at once
- Free trial · from $91/mo
Unleashed
Inventory, purchasing and assembly software for wholesalers and makers
- Katana has a free plan. Unleashed does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Unleashed lists iOS and Android apps.
- Unleashed also covers reports.
Suits: Wholesalers and distributors selling to trade customers
- Free trial · from $99/mo
inFlow
Inventory, orders and barcoding for wholesalers and small warehouses
- Katana has a free plan. inFlow does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only inFlow lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- inFlow also covers invoicing and reports.
Suits: Small wholesalers and distributors that sell to trade customers
- Free trial · from $69.95/mo
SOS Inventory
Inventory, orders and manufacturing add-on for QuickBooks Online
- Katana has a free plan. SOS Inventory does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only SOS Inventory lists an iOS app.
- SOS Inventory also covers invoicing and reports.
Suits: QuickBooks Online users who need sales orders and real inventory
Limits worth knowing in Katana
- No price is published beyond the free plan: Advantage is quoted after a scoping call and sold as one annual contract.
- The free plan stops at 30 SKUs, counting each product or material variant, and has no live support.
- There are no native phone apps; the warehouse app runs in a mobile browser at wh.katanamrp.com.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Katana?
The alternatives to Katana in this directory are Stocksmith, Fishbowl, Cin7, Unleashed, inFlow and SOS Inventory. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Katana.
Is there a free alternative to Katana?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Stocksmith, Cin7, Unleashed, inFlow and SOS Inventory offer a free trial.
Which Katana alternatives work on Windows?
The Katana listing does not include a Windows app. Fishbowl and inFlow list one.
Which Katana alternatives work on macOS?
The Katana listing does not include a macOS app. Fishbowl lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 18, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.