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Katana MRP vs SYSPRO

Katana MRP logo

Katana MRP

Software

Smart manufacturing software for scaling brands

From
$179/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SYSPRO logo

SYSPRO

Software

ERP for manufacturing and distribution

From
$1200/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Katana MRP the free plan caps SKUs at 30 after a 15 day unlimited period; SYSPRO sYSPRO publishes no pricing: the pricing page shows no rate, no tier, no minimum and no named cost driver, and directs visitors to request a demo
  • They diverge on capability: Katana MRP covers Visual production scheduling, SYSPRO covers Financial management.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Katana MRP and SYSPRO differ
AttributeKatana MRPSYSPRO
Starting price$179/month$1200/month
PlatformsCloud, Web, MobileCloud, On-premise, Web
Founded20171978

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 SYSPRO

  • Financial management
  • Manufacturing
  • Supply chain
  • Inventory management
  • Quality management
  • REST APIs
  • EDI systems
  • 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 SYSPRO
  • Tracking live inventory across making, selling and purchasingnot SYSPRO

SYSPRO

  • ERP for discrete and process manufacturersnot Katana MRP
  • Distribution, inventory and warehouse managementnot Katana MRP
  • Production planning, bills of materials and shop floor controlnot 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

SYSPRO

  • SYSPRO publishes no pricing: the pricing page shows no rate, no tier, no minimum and no named cost driver, and directs visitors to request a demo

Pricing, plan by plan

Katana MRP

$179/month
  • Essential$179/month
    • Production planning
    • Inventory management
    • Sales orders
  • Advanced$349/month
    • Shop floor control
    • Multi-location
    • Advanced reporting

SYSPRO

$1200/month
  • Standard$1200/month
    • Financial management
    • Manufacturing
    • Supply chain
  • Premium$2500/month
    • Advanced modules
    • Analytics
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

Choose Katana MRP if

  • You need visual production scheduling.
  • You work on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
  • You also want real-time inventory.
Katana MRP review

Choose SYSPRO if

  • You need financial management.
  • You work on Cloud, On-premise, Web.
  • You also want manufacturing.
SYSPRO review

Questions people ask

Is Katana MRP or SYSPRO better?
Neither clearly leads. Katana MRP starts at $179/month and SYSPRO at $1200/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Katana MRP or SYSPRO?
Katana MRP starts at $179/month and SYSPRO at $1200/month.
Does Katana MRP or SYSPRO run on more platforms?
Katana MRP runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile. SYSPRO runs on Cloud, On-premise, Web.
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 SYSPRO is typically brought in for.
What can Katana MRP do that SYSPRO cannot?
Katana MRP covers Visual production scheduling, Real-time inventory, Bill of materials, Purchase orders. SYSPRO covers Financial management, Manufacturing, Supply chain, Inventory management. Both handle Cloud support, Web support.
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