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Head-to-head · Inventory Control Software

inFlow Inventory vs Katana

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score inFlow Inventory #5 in Inventory Control Software 8.4/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 6 features Visit inFlow
Katana #7 in Inventory Control Software 8.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 6 features Visit Katana

inFlow Inventory leads on 0 checks, Katana on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreinFlow Inventory · 8.4/10
  • Free planonly Katana
  • Free trialonly inFlow Inventory

inFlow Inventory scores higher on our rubric for inventory control software: 8.4 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

Katana offers free plan; inFlow Inventory doesn't.

inFlow Inventory is the better fit for teams connecting inventory with sales workflows. Katana is the better fit for manufacturers needing inventory and replenishment planning.

  • inFlow Inventory fits best

    Teams connecting inventory with sales workflows

  • Katana fits best

    Manufacturers needing inventory and replenishment planning

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Side by side

Feature inFlow Inventory 8.4/10 Visit ↗ Katana 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 8.1
Ranking #5 in Inventory Control Software #7 in Inventory Control Software
Best for Teams connecting inventory with sales workflows Manufacturers needing inventory and replenishment planning
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $1,548/yr $299/mo
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Live chat, Docs Docs · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR SOC 2, GDPR
Integrations 95+ integrations 100+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market
Features inFlow Inventory 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
Our review
Pros
  • Barcode workflows cover scanning, label printing, and generation.
  • Purchase orders, sales orders, and fulfillment share one system.
  • Integrates with ecommerce, accounting, shipping, and automation services.
  • 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
  • Entrepreneur limits teams to 2 members, 1 integration, and 1 location.
  • Sales orders are capped at 1,200 yearly on Entrepreneur.
  • No free plan; Enterprise requires a conversation with sales.
  • 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

inFlow Inventory brings stock tracking together with purchasing, sales orders, and fulfillment for wholesalers, distributors, field-service companies, and ecommerce operations. Teams can manage inventory across locations, use barcode…

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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,…

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  1. inFlow InventoryInventory Control Software 8.414-day trial
  2. KatanaInventory Control Software 8.1Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • inFlow Inventory — where it wins

    • Barcode workflows cover scanning, label printing, and generation.
    • Purchase orders, sales orders, and fulfillment share one system.
    • Integrates with ecommerce, accounting, shipping, and automation services.

    Where it doesn't

    • Entrepreneur limits teams to 2 members, 1 integration, and 1 location.
    • Sales orders are capped at 1,200 yearly on Entrepreneur.
    • No free plan; Enterprise requires a conversation with sales.

  • 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
  • inFlow Inventory8.4/10 · 14-day trial

    A connected inventory system for businesses managing purchasing, orders, and fulfillment.

    Visit inFlowFull 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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