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Katana MRP vs Unleashed

Katana MRP logo

Katana MRP

ERP

Smart manufacturing software for scaling brands

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Unleashed logo

Unleashed

Inventory

Cloud inventory management for manufacturers

From
On request
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; Unleashed limited reporting customization for specific business metrics
  • They diverge on capability: Katana MRP covers Visual production scheduling, Unleashed covers Production management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Katana MRP and Unleashed differ
AttributeKatana MRPUnleashed
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelusage-basedsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsCloud, Web, MobileWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryERPInventory
Founded20172013

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

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
  • Bill of materials
  • Purchase orders
  • Shop floor app
  • BigCommerce
  • SOC2 compliance
  • Data encryption
  • Role-based access

Only in Unleashed

  • Production management
  • Batch tracking
  • Serial number tracking
  • Salesforce
  • Mobile app support
  • Cloud-based support

Both cover

  • Real-time inventory
  • Shopify
  • WooCommerce
  • QuickBooks
  • Xero
  • 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 Unleashed
  • Tracking live inventory across making, selling and purchasingnot Unleashed

Unleashed

  • Production planningnot Katana MRP
  • Batch trackingnot Katana MRP
  • Stock managementnot Katana MRP
  • Manufacturing analyticsnot 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

Unleashed

  • Limited reporting customization for specific business metrics
  • Cannot edit invoices once they are complete
  • Mobile app has limited functionality compared to desktop version
  • Advanced features like demand forecasting and bin-level stock tracking are missing or require higher-tier packages

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

Unleashed

On request
  • Small$129/month
    • Core inventory
    • 5 users
    • Email support
  • Medium$279/month
    • Advanced features
    • 15 users
    • Priority support
  • Large$549/month
    • Full features
    • Unlimited users
    • Dedicated 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 bill of materials.
Katana MRP review

Choose Unleashed if

  • You need production management.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want batch tracking.
Unleashed review

Questions people ask

Is Katana MRP or Unleashed better?
Neither clearly leads. Katana MRP starts at Free and Unleashed at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Katana MRP or Unleashed?
Katana MRP has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Katana MRP and On request for Unleashed.
Does Katana MRP or Unleashed run on more platforms?
Katana MRP runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile. Unleashed runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Katana MRP for free?
Yes. Katana MRP has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Unleashed starts at On request.
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 Unleashed is typically brought in for.
What can Katana MRP do that Unleashed cannot?
Katana MRP covers Visual production scheduling, Bill of materials, Purchase orders, Shop floor app. Unleashed covers Production management, Batch tracking, Serial number tracking, Salesforce. Both handle Real-time inventory, Shopify, WooCommerce, QuickBooks.

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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Unleashed: What are Unleashed's pricing plans?

Unleashed offers Core at $399/month and Pro at $729/month, with annual billing saving up to 10%. Additional modules like Warehouse Management ($149/mo) and Production ($69/mo) are available as add-ons.

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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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Unleashed: What accounting software does Unleashed integrate with?

Unleashed integrates seamlessly with Xero and QuickBooks, as well as various e-commerce and point-of-sale systems. However, integration with some platforms like Magento 2 has been reported as problematic.

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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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