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Head-to-head · Inventory Control Software

Zoho Inventory vs Katana

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Zoho Inventory #1 in Inventory Control Software 9.2/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 6 features Visit Zoho Inventory
Katana #7 in Inventory Control Software 8.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 6 features Visit Katana

Zoho Inventory leads on 1 check, Katana on 0, and 3 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 scoreZoho Inventory · 9.2/10
  • Lowest starting priceZoho Inventory · $29/mo
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Zoho Inventory

Zoho Inventory scores higher on our rubric for inventory control software: 9.2 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

Zoho Inventory is cheaper to start at $29/user/mo against $299/user/mo.

Zoho Inventory is the better fit for growing teams managing stock across locations and channels. Katana is the better fit for manufacturers needing inventory and replenishment planning.

  • Zoho Inventory fits best

    Growing teams managing stock across locations and channels

  • Katana fits best

    Manufacturers needing inventory and replenishment planning

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Side by side

Feature Zoho Inventory 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Katana 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.1
Ranking #1 in Inventory Control Software #7 in Inventory Control Software
Best for Growing teams managing stock across locations and channels Manufacturers needing inventory and replenishment planning
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $29/mo (best) $299/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Phone, Community, Docs Docs · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS SOC 2, GDPR
Integrations 14 integrations 100+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market
Features Zoho 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
  • Tracks stock across locations with barcode, batch, and serial support
  • Connects sales channels, accounting tools, and shipping services
  • Free plan includes 50 monthly orders, one user, and one location
  • 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
  • Free plan is limited to 50 orders per month and one location
  • Standard supports only two locations and three users
  • No 24/7 support is listed
  • 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

Zoho Inventory brings product and stock tracking, purchasing, sales order processing, and fulfillment into a cloud-based inventory application. It is suited to small and growing teams that need to manage more than a single stock list,…

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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. Zoho InventoryInventory Control Software 9.2Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. KatanaInventory Control Software 8.1Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Zoho Inventory — where it wins

    • Tracks stock across locations with barcode, batch, and serial support
    • Connects sales channels, accounting tools, and shipping services
    • Free plan includes 50 monthly orders, one user, and one location

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to 50 orders per month and one location
    • Standard supports only two locations and three users
    • No 24/7 support is listed

  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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