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5.8 / 10

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OPENNESS 7/10

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API

Katana includes API access on the Free plan, so the API is not limited to a paid tier. katanamrp.com, checked 8 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Your data

Katana's help center documents self-serve CSV export of manufacturing orders and production tasks. support.katanamrp.com, checked 8 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Contract

Katana's paid tier, Advantage, is sold as a custom one-year contract rather than a month-to-month plan. katanamrp.com, checked 8 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Connections

Zapier lists an integration for Katana Manufacturing. zapier.com, checked 8 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Katana runs its own integrations directory of native, partner and community-built connections. katanamrp.com, checked 8 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Openness note

API on all plans. CSV export of some records. Advantage is a custom annual contract. Zapier listing and a native integrations directory.

What it does

Visual manufacturing ERP for small manufacturers that provides live inventory management, production planning, shop floor control, and integrations with e-commerce.

Strengths

Visual production planning board that's easy to understand at a glance
Real-time inventory tracking across raw materials and finished goods
Strong integrations with Shopify, WooCommerce, and QuickBooks
Built specifically for small manufacturers, not adapted from enterprise software
Shop floor app lets workers update production status without needing full system access

Weaknesses

Starting price of $179/month is steep for very small or early-stage makers
No free tier or trial without a sales conversation
Limited built-in accounting — you'll need a separate tool like QuickBooks
May be more than you need if your production process is simple

Key features

Plan and schedule production orders with a drag-and-drop visual board
Track raw material and finished product inventory in real time
Manage bills of materials (BOMs) to know exactly what goes into each product
Connect with Shopify, WooCommerce, and other e-commerce platforms to sync orders automatically
Give shop floor workers a simple app to log progress without full software access
Generate purchase orders automatically when stock runs low

STOA verdict

Katana is a great fit if you run a small manufacturing or product-based business and need to track materials, production, and inventory in one place. The visual production planning board makes it easy to see what's being built and what materials you have on hand — but at $179/month to start, it's a real budget commitment for a tiny operation. If you're still managing production in spreadsheets and it's causing headaches, Katana is worth a serious look.