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Infor vs Katana MRP

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Infor

ERP

Industry-specific ERP with AI and cloud capabilities

From
$500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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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: Infor no price, licensing minimum or contract term is published anywhere on the site; the only routes are a Let's Connect contact form, a demo request and a sales contact; Katana MRP the free plan caps SKUs at 30 after a 15 day unlimited period
  • They diverge on capability: Infor 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 Infor and Katana MRP actually diverge.

Attributes where Infor and Katana MRP differ
AttributeInforKatana MRP
Starting price$500/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionusage-based
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsCloud, On-premise, HybridCloud, Web, Mobile
Founded20022017

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 Infor

  • Financial management
  • Supply chain
  • Manufacturing
  • Human resources
  • Customer management
  • AI engine
  • Analytics
  • Mobile apps

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

What people use each for

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

Infor

  • Cloud ERP for industrial manufacturing, distribution, food and beverage, automotive and fashionnot Katana MRP
  • Supply chain and warehouse managementnot Katana MRP
  • Human capital management and financial managementnot Katana MRP
  • ESG and sustainability reportingnot Katana MRP

Katana MRP

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

Where each one falls short

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

Infor

  • No price, licensing minimum or contract term is published anywhere on the site; the only routes are a Let's Connect contact form, a demo request and a sales contact
  • Software is packaged by industry rather than sold as a general product with published editions

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

Infor

$500/month
  • Mid-Market$500/month
    • Core ERP
    • Industry functionality
    • Basic analytics
  • Enterprise$2000/month
    • Advanced ERP
    • AI capabilities
    • Advanced analytics

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 Infor if

  • You need financial management.
  • You work on Cloud, On-premise, Hybrid.
  • You also want supply chain.
Infor 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 Infor or Katana MRP better?
Neither clearly leads. Infor starts at $500/month and Katana MRP at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Infor or Katana MRP?
Katana MRP has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $500/month for Infor and Free for Katana MRP.
Does Infor or Katana MRP run on more platforms?
Infor runs on Cloud, On-premise, Hybrid. 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. Infor starts at $500/month.
What is Infor best used for?
Infor is most often used for cloud erp for industrial manufacturing, distribution, food and beverage, automotive and fashion, supply chain and warehouse management, human capital management and financial management, esg and sustainability reporting. Of those, cloud erp for industrial manufacturing, distribution, food and beverage, automotive and fashion and supply chain and warehouse management are not what Katana MRP is typically brought in for.
What can Infor do that Katana MRP cannot?
Infor covers Financial management, Supply chain, Manufacturing, Human resources. Katana MRP covers Visual production scheduling, Real-time inventory, Bill of materials, Purchase orders. Both handle Data encryption, Cloud support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Infor: Where can I find published pricing for Infor cloud software?

Infor does not publish standard pricing on its website. The company directs customers to contact their sales team directly through 'Let's Connect' forms and 'Contact Us' links for custom quotes.

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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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Infor: Does Infor offer product demos before purchasing?

Yes. Infor's website includes calls-to-action to explore solutions, view demos, and connect with the sales team to discuss your needs.

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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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Infor: What types of products does Infor sell?

Infor specializes in cloud enterprise software solutions including industry-specific CloudSuites, AI agents, and integrated business applications for various industries.

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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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