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Ecount vs Katana MRP

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Ecount

ERP

Cloud ERP for Asian manufacturers and distributors

From
$55/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Katana MRP logo

Katana MRP

ERP

Smart manufacturing software for scaling brands

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Katana MRP has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Ecount mobile app provides only essential features, not full desktop functionality; Katana MRP the free plan caps SKUs at 30 after a 15 day unlimited period
  • They diverge on capability: Ecount covers Financial management, Katana MRP covers Visual production scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Ecount and Katana MRP actually diverge.

Attributes where Ecount and Katana MRP differ
AttributeEcountKatana MRP
Starting price$55/monthFree
Pricing modelUnknownusage-based
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, Windows, macOSCloud, Web, Mobile
Founded19992017

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (ERP).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Ecount

  • Financial management
  • Manufacturing
  • Supply chain
  • Inventory
  • CRM
  • Multi-currency
  • REST APIs
  • Third-party systems

Only in Katana MRP

  • Visual production scheduling
  • Real-time inventory
  • Bill of materials
  • Purchase orders
  • Shop floor app
  • Shopify
  • WooCommerce
  • QuickBooks

Both cover

  • Data encryption
  • Cloud support
  • Web support
  • Mobile support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Ecount

  • Asian market operationsnot Katana MRP
  • Multi-currency managementnot Katana MRP
  • Manufacturing optimizationnot Katana MRP
  • Regional compliancenot Katana MRP

Katana MRP

  • Manufacturing resource planning for small production businessesnot Ecount
  • Tracking live inventory across making, selling and purchasingnot Ecount

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Ecount

  • Mobile app provides only essential features, not full desktop functionality
  • Complex navigation and setup requiring time investment and sometimes expert assistance

Katana MRP

  • The free plan caps SKUs at 30 after a 15 day unlimited period
  • The Core plan starts at $299 a month and includes one location, with more sold as a usage based add on
  • Core is billed per sales order delivered on top of the base price, so cost tracks throughput
  • Manufacturing management, traceability and warehouse management are separate add ons at $199, $249 and $149 a month
  • A full manufacturing setup therefore stacks to well above the headline $299

Pricing, plan by plan

Ecount

$55/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Ecount review.

Katana MRP

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 30 SKUs (unlimited during 15-day trial)
    • Unlimited users
    • Unlimited integrations
  • Core$299/month
    • Unlimited SKUs
    • Unlimited users
    • Unlimited integrations
  • Advantage$null/mo
    • Custom annual contract
    • Everything in Core plus custom integrations
    • Custom dashboards and automations

Which should you pick?

Choose Ecount if

  • You need financial management.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
  • You also want manufacturing.
Ecount review

Choose Katana MRP if

  • You need visual production scheduling.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
  • You also want real-time inventory.
Katana MRP review

Questions people ask

Is Ecount or Katana MRP better?
Neither clearly leads. Ecount starts at $55/month and Katana MRP at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Ecount or Katana MRP?
Katana MRP has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $55/month for Ecount and Free for Katana MRP.
Does Ecount or Katana MRP run on more platforms?
Ecount runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS. Katana MRP runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
Can I use Katana MRP for free?
Yes. Katana MRP has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Ecount starts at $55/month.
What is Ecount best used for?
Ecount is most often used for asian market operations, multi-currency management, manufacturing optimization, regional compliance. Of those, asian market operations and multi-currency management are not what Katana MRP is typically brought in for.
What can Ecount do that Katana MRP cannot?
Ecount covers Financial management, Manufacturing, Supply chain, Inventory. Katana MRP covers Visual production scheduling, Real-time inventory, Bill of materials, Purchase orders. Both handle Data encryption, Cloud support, Web support, Mobile support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Ecount: What is the pricing for Ecount ERP?

Ecount ERP costs $55 per month with unlimited users included. All features and unlimited users are available at this single tier, with no additional per-user fees.

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Katana MRP: How much does Katana MRP cost?

Katana offers a free plan with 30 SKUs and all core features. Core plan starts at $299/month for unlimited SKUs and users. Usage-based pricing applies to sales orders delivered and additional locations beyond the 1 included. Add-ons like Manufacturing Management cost $199/month.

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Ecount: What platforms does Ecount support?

Ecount ERP is 100% web-based and cloud-based, accessible via Chrome, Edge, Safari and other browsers on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android without software installation.

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Katana MRP: How does Katana charge for multiple locations?

Core plan includes 1 location. Additional locations beyond the included location are charged separately with per-unit costs decreasing at higher volumes. Exact pricing for additional locations is calculated based on scale.

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Ecount: Does Ecount offer integrations with other business systems?

Yes. Ecount integrates with 400+ business applications including payment systems, ecommerce platforms (eBay, Shopee, Lazada), shipping solutions, and custom systems via Open API.

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Katana MRP: What are the manufacturing add-on costs for Katana?

Katana charges $199/month for Manufacturing Management, $249/month for Traceability, and $149/month for Warehouse Management add-ons. Onboarding package costs $2,000 but is included with Core plan.

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Ecount: What support does Ecount provide?

Ecount offers 24/7 customer support, on-site training, and video resources. The platform is ISO/IEC 27001 certified for security.

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Ecount: How long is the typical implementation time for Ecount?

Implementation varies but typically requires significant time investment for data migration from previous systems. Expert assistance may be needed depending on system complexity and customization needs.

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