BoxHero vs Katana

BoxHero7.3Visit Katana7.0Visit

Higher score BoxHero #6 in Inventory Control Software 7.3/10 Free plan · paid from $24/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Free plan✓ 5 of 6 features Visit BoxHero

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Katana #7 in Inventory Control Software 7.0/10 Free plan · paid from $299/mo Free plan✓ 2 of 6 features Visit Katana

• BoxHero fits best

  Small teams seeking affordable core inventory control

• Katana fits best

  Manufacturers needing inventory and replenishment planning

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Side by side

Feature	BoxHero 7.3/10 Visit ↗	Katana 7.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.3	7.0
Ranking	#6 in Inventory Control Software	#7 in Inventory Control Software
Best for	Small teams seeking affordable core inventory control	Manufacturers needing inventory and replenishment planning
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Email, Docs	Docs · 24/7
Compliance	GDPR	SOC 2, GDPR
Integrations	2 integrations	100+ integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Small business, Mid-market
Features BoxHero 5/6 · Katana 2/6
Barcode scanning	✓	✓
Multi-location stock	✓ (best)	Not published
Purchase orders	✓	✓
Batch/lot tracking	✓ (best)	Not published
Serial-number tracking	Not published	Not published
Low-stock alerts	✓ (best)	Not published
Specs
Location limit	3 locations	Not published
Our review
Pros	Scan barcodes with a phone camera or compatible scanner Track transfers, orders, and stock across multiple locations Free Personal plan includes Excel import and export	Tracks stock across locations and sales channels in real time Combines barcode workflows with batch and serial traceability Suggests replenishment using demand, lead times, and supplier rules
Cons	Personal plan is limited to three locations Business costs $24 per team per month when billed annually Business trial lasts 30 days	Core starts at $299 per month Core includes one inventory location; added usage can raise costs Warehouse App is browser-based, not a native mobile app
Our verdict	BoxHero helps small teams track inventory, stock changes, and orders across web, desktop, and mobile. Barcode scanning works with a phone camera or compatible scanner, while custom attributes help organize items. The free Personal plan… Read the review →	For manufacturers and other product businesses managing stock, orders, and purchasing across channels, Katana brings those operations into a cloud platform. It covers sales and purchase orders, fulfillment, warehouse tasks, manufacturing,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• BoxHero — where it wins

  • Scan barcodes with a phone camera or compatible scanner
  • Track transfers, orders, and stock across multiple locations
  • Free Personal plan includes Excel import and export

  Where it doesn't

  • Personal plan is limited to three locations
  • Business costs $24 per team per month when billed annually
  • Business trial lasts 30 days

• Katana — where it wins

  • Tracks stock across locations and sales channels in real time
  • Combines barcode workflows with batch and serial traceability
  • Suggests replenishment using demand, lead times, and supplier rules

  Where it doesn't

  • Core starts at $299 per month
  • Core includes one inventory location; added usage can raise costs
  • Warehouse App is browser-based, not a native mobile app

• BoxHero7.3/10 · Free plan · paid from $24/mo (annual) · 30-day trial

  A practical inventory tool with barcode scanning, orders, and location tracking.

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• Katana7.0/10 · Free plan · paid from $299/mo

  Katana connects stock, orders, warehouse work, and replenishment for growing manufacturers.

  Visit KatanaFull verdict →