Head-to-head · Inventory Control Software
Cin7 Core vs Katana
Cin7 Core leads on 0 checks, Katana on 2, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreCin7 Core · 8.6/10
- Lowest starting priceKatana · $299/mo
- Free planonly Katana
- Free trialonly Cin7 Core
Cin7 Core scores higher on our rubric for inventory control software: 8.6 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.
Katana offers free plan; Cin7 Core doesn't. Katana is cheaper to start at $299/user/mo against $349/user/mo.
Cin7 Core is the better fit for multichannel sellers needing warehouse workflows. Katana is the better fit for manufacturers needing inventory and replenishment planning.
- Cin7 Core fits best
Multichannel sellers needing warehouse workflows
- Katana fits best
Manufacturers needing inventory and replenishment planning
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Side by side
| Feature | Cin7 Core 8.6/10 Visit ↗ | Katana 8.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.6 | 8.1 |
| Ranking | #4 in Inventory Control Software | #7 in Inventory Control Software |
| Best for | Multichannel sellers needing warehouse workflows | Manufacturers needing inventory and replenishment planning |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $349/mo | $299/mo (best) |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Live chat, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 | Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | GDPR, 2FA | SOC 2, GDPR |
| Integrations | 700+ integrations | 100+ integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market | Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Cin7 Core 2/6 · Katana 2/6 | ||
| Barcode scanning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-location stock | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Purchase orders | ✓ | ✓ |
| Batch/lot tracking | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Serial-number tracking | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Low-stock alerts | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Location limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Cin7 Core is cloud inventory and order management software for small businesses, manufacturers, retailers, e-commerce companies, and wholesalers. It brings product and supplier records, purchasing, sales orders, multi-channel order… 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
Cin7 Core — where it wins
- Warehouse workflows cover picking, packing, receiving, restocking, and stocktakes.
- Barcode scanning and automated low-stock replenishment support daily operations.
- 700 integrations connect commerce, accounting, shipping, and fulfillment systems.
Where it doesn't
- Monthly plans start at $349, which may challenge smaller operators.
- Standard WMS is limited to one warehouse despite unlimited inventory locations.
- Lower tiers cap users, integrations, and annual sale-order volumes.
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
- Cin7 Core8.6/10 · 14-day trial
A capable multichannel inventory suite, but its monthly entry price suits growing operations.
Visit Cin7 CoreFull verdict → - Katana8.1/10 · Free plan
Katana connects stock, orders, warehouse work, and replenishment for growing manufacturers.
Visit KatanaFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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