Inventory planning apps

Katana

Inventory management and production scheduling in real-time

Listed on the Shopify App Store as "Katana Cloud Inventory".

Price
Free plan, paid from $299 a month
Shopify App Store rating
4 out of 5 from 134 reviews
Developer
Katana Cloud Inventory
On the App Store since
20 March 2019

Rating and review count as shown on the Shopify App Store listing on 2 November 2026. This is the App Store's figure, not our score.

Katana pricing

Plans as listed on the Shopify App Store, checked 2 November 2026. Prices are in US dollars.

PlanPriceWhat the listing says is included
Free PlanFree30 SKUs; Unlimited users; Unlimited integrations; All Katana features and add-ons; Access to Katana’s API
Core$299 / month
Additional charges may apply
Unlimited users; SKUs and integrations; Multi-channel sales order management; Real-time inventory and purchasing; Planning, forecasting and reporting; Kits, bundles and price lists; 24/7 support and Katana API access

On the vendor's own pricing page

PlanPriceLimits and inclusions
Free$0, no card required
Free plan with a limit of up to 30 SKUs.
Up to 30 SKUs; Unlimited users; Unlimited integrations; Unlimited inventory locations; All Katana features; API access; AI assistant and Knowledge Base for support
AdvantageCustom pricing
Billed annually, personalized setup for your business needs.
Unlimited SKUs; Unlimited users; Unlimited integrations; Unlimited inventory locations; Custom integrations; Dedicated Customer Success Manager; Live support available 24/7; Regular inventory consultations

The vendor does not publish a fixed price for every plan and asks you to request a quote.

Trial and sign-up, in the vendor's words: For exploring Katana on a small product catalog.

Source: vendor pricing page, checked 2 November 2026.

Features the vendor states

  • Bundles and kits
  • Demand forecasting
  • Low stock alerts
  • Multiple locations
  • Other sales channels
  • Purchase orders
  • Reorder points

Taken from the App Store listing. We list a feature only when the vendor states it. Not mentioned in those sources: Seasonality in forecasts, Safety stock, Send POs to suppliers, Supplier lead times, Minimum order quantities, Stock transfers, Raw materials or bills of materials, 3PL sync, Shopify POS, Accounting sync, Stock counts, Landed cost. That does not always mean the app lacks them.

Highlights from the listing

  • Get real-time inventory visibility across all locations
  • Consolidate orders from all sales channels in one place
  • Issue purchase orders based on precise material requirements and reorder points
  • Manage manufacturing, production planning, resource allocation, and scheduling
  • Centralize fulfillments across multiple locations and sales channels

Works with: API, QuickBooks, Salesforce, Xero, Zapier

Languages: English

Katana compared with Forthcast

We have a side by side page: Forthcast vs Katana. It is written by the Forthcast team, so read it with that in mind.

Alternatives to Katana

Matched on the features each vendor states and on price band. See the full list of Katana alternatives.

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    Shared features: Demand forecasting, Reorder points, Purchase orders, Multiple locations, Bundles and kits, Other sales channels

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    Price
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    Shared features: Demand forecasting, Purchase orders, Multiple locations, Bundles and kits, Other sales channels

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    Price
    From $299 a month
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    Shared features: Demand forecasting, Purchase orders, Multiple locations, Other sales channels

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    Price
    From $349 a month
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    Price
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    Price
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    Shared features: Demand forecasting, Purchase orders, Multiple locations

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    Price
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    Shared features: Demand forecasting, Purchase orders, Multiple locations, Bundles and kits

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    Price
    From $99 a month
    App Store
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    Shared features: Demand forecasting, Purchase orders, Multiple locations, Bundles and kits

  • Inventory insights to forecast, order and manage stock easily.

    Price
    Quote only
    App Store
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    Shared features: Demand forecasting, Purchase orders, Multiple locations, Other sales channels

  • Match Supply to Demand, increase cash, profit & service levels

    Price
    From $39 a month
    App Store
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    Shared features: Demand forecasting, Purchase orders, Multiple locations

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