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Katana MRP vs Oracle ERP Cloud

Katana MRP logo

Katana MRP

ERP

Smart manufacturing software for scaling brands

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Oracle ERP Cloud logo

Oracle ERP Cloud

ERP

Cloud-based enterprise resource planning with AI capabilities

From
$3500/month
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: Katana MRP the free plan caps SKUs at 30 after a 15 day unlimited period; Oracle ERP Cloud every UK G-Cloud listing for Oracle ERP Cloud is an implementation or consulting service from a partner such as PwC, Wipro or Goaco, with no supplier published per unit licence price on G-Cloud, AWS Marketplace or GSA
  • They diverge on capability: Katana MRP covers Visual production scheduling, Oracle ERP Cloud covers Financial management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Katana MRP and Oracle ERP Cloud actually diverge.

Attributes where Katana MRP and Oracle ERP Cloud differ
AttributeKatana MRPOracle ERP Cloud
Starting priceFree$3500/month
Pricing modelusage-basedsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsCloud, Web, MobileCloud, Web
Founded20171977

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 Katana MRP

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

Only in Oracle ERP Cloud

  • Financial management
  • Supply chain management
  • Procurement
  • Order management
  • Human resources
  • Oracle HCM Cloud
  • Oracle NetSuite
  • Third-party systems

Both cover

  • Cloud support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Katana MRP

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

Oracle ERP Cloud

  • Financial consolidationnot Katana MRP
  • Supply chain optimizationnot Katana MRP
  • Procurement managementnot Katana MRP
  • Real-time reportingnot Katana MRP

Where each one falls short

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

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

Oracle ERP Cloud

  • Every UK G-Cloud listing for Oracle ERP Cloud is an implementation or consulting service from a partner such as PwC, Wipro or Goaco, with no supplier published per unit licence price on G-Cloud, AWS Marketplace or GSA

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Oracle ERP Cloud

$3500/month
  • Standard Edition$3500/month
    • Core ERP modules
    • Financial management
    • Supply chain management
  • Premium Edition$6500/month
    • Advanced analytics
    • AI capabilities
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Oracle ERP Cloud if

  • You need financial management.
  • You work on Cloud, Web.
  • You also want supply chain management.
Oracle ERP Cloud review

Questions people ask

Is Katana MRP or Oracle ERP Cloud better?
Neither clearly leads. Katana MRP starts at Free and Oracle ERP Cloud at $3500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Katana MRP or Oracle ERP Cloud?
Katana MRP has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Katana MRP and $3500/month for Oracle ERP Cloud.
Does Katana MRP or Oracle ERP Cloud run on more platforms?
Katana MRP runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile. Oracle ERP Cloud runs on Cloud, Web.
Can I use Katana MRP for free?
Yes. Katana MRP has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Oracle ERP Cloud starts at $3500/month.
What is Katana MRP best used for?
Katana MRP is most often used for manufacturing resource planning for small production businesses, tracking live inventory across making, selling and purchasing. Of those, manufacturing resource planning for small production businesses and tracking live inventory across making, selling and purchasing are not what Oracle ERP Cloud is typically brought in for.
What can Katana MRP do that Oracle ERP Cloud cannot?
Katana MRP covers Visual production scheduling, Real-time inventory, Bill of materials, Purchase orders. Oracle ERP Cloud covers Financial management, Supply chain management, Procurement, Order management. Both handle Cloud support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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Oracle ERP Cloud: Does Oracle ERP Cloud offer a free trial?

Oracle ERP Cloud provides trial environments and demos for prospects. Organizations should contact Oracle directly to request a trial or demo of the ERP Cloud platform.

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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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Oracle ERP Cloud: How is Oracle ERP Cloud priced?

Oracle ERP Cloud uses subscription-based pricing with custom quotes based on deployment size and modules selected. Organizations must contact Oracle sales for pricing tailored to their specific needs.

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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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Oracle ERP Cloud: What modules are included in Oracle ERP Cloud?

Oracle ERP Cloud includes core modules for accounting, procurement, supply chain, project management, and manufacturing. Additional modules and applications can be added based on business requirements.

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