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inFlow Inventory vs Katana

Updated June 2026 · A structured head-to-head comparison.

Inventory for small business.

Manufacturing ERP for SMBs.

The verdict

Both inFlow Inventory and Katana are credible inventory management tools, and the right pick comes down to your priorities.

Choose inFlow Inventory if you want a lower starting price (from $110/mo) and broader platform coverage. Inventory for small business.

Katana — Manufacturing ERP for SMBs.

inFlow Inventory vs Katana: side by side

DimensioninFlow InventoryKatana
Starting priceFrom $110/moWinnerFrom $179/mo
Free planNoNo
Free trial14 days14 days
Pricing modelSubscriptionSubscription
Best forSmb, WholesalersManufacturers, Makers
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Ios, AndroidWinnerWeb, Api
Rating4.4/54.5/5

inFlow Inventory key facts

Vendor
Archon Systems
Pricing
Subscription — From $110/mo
Free tier
Free trial (14 days)
Platforms
Web, Windows, Ios, Android
Best for
Smb, Wholesalers
Editor rating
4.4 / 5
Founded
2007
Headquarters
Toronto, Canada

Katana key facts

Vendor
Katana
Pricing
Subscription — From $179/mo
Free tier
Free trial (14 days)
Platforms
Web, Api
Best for
Manufacturers, Makers
Editor rating
4.5 / 5
Founded
2017
Headquarters
Tallinn, Estonia

Frequently asked questions

Is inFlow Inventory better than Katana?

Neither is universally better — Katana edges ahead on overall rating, but the best choice depends on price, platforms, and your use case. See the side-by-side table above.

Is inFlow Inventory or Katana cheaper?

inFlow Inventory is the more affordable of the two to get started, at from $110/mo. inFlow Inventory starts at from $110/mo; Katana starts at from $179/mo.

Can inFlow Inventory replace Katana?

Yes for most teams — both are inventory management tools with heavily overlapping features. The main trade-offs are pricing and platform support, covered in the comparison above.