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Katana vs Extensiv

Katana logo

Katana

Inventory Management

Smart manufacturing ERP for scaling businesses

From
$99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Extensiv logo

Extensiv

Inventory Management

Omnichannel fulfillment and inventory platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Katana limited BOM explosion and lead-time offset planning requiring manual work that should be automated; Extensiv sold as separate products, including 3PL Warehouse Manager, Billing Manager, Integration Manager and the Small Parcel Suite, rather than one system
  • They diverge on capability: Katana covers Production planning, Extensiv covers Omnichannel fulfillment.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Katana and Extensiv actually diverge.

Attributes where Katana and Extensiv differ
AttributeKatanaExtensiv
Starting price$99/monthOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWebWeb, Mobile app, Cloud-based
Founded20152006

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Inventory Management).

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

  • Production planning
  • Real-time inventory
  • BOM management
  • Shop floor control
  • WooCommerce
  • QuickBooks
  • Xero
  • BigCommerce

Only in Extensiv

  • Omnichannel fulfillment
  • Warehouse management
  • Order routing
  • Inventory optimization
  • Amazon
  • Walmart
  • eBay
  • NetSuite

Both cover

  • Shopify
  • Web support
  • Cloud-based support

What people use each for

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

Katana

  • Production schedulingnot Extensiv
  • Material planningnot Extensiv
  • Work order managementnot Extensiv
  • Inventory optimizationnot Extensiv

Extensiv

  • Warehouse management for a third-party logistics providernot Katana
  • Billing warehouse clients for storage and handlingnot Katana
  • Order and inventory sync across sales channelsnot Katana
  • Small parcel rate shopping and label printingnot Katana
  • Managing a network of fulfilment partnersnot Katana

Where each one falls short

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

Katana

  • Limited BOM explosion and lead-time offset planning requiring manual work that should be automated
  • No native invoicing capability, making it standalone without accounting system integration
  • Limited native integrations, with heavy reliance on Zapier for non-core tools
  • Slow performance with large datasets and high SKU counts

Extensiv

  • Sold as separate products, including 3PL Warehouse Manager, Billing Manager, Integration Manager and the Small Parcel Suite, rather than one system
  • Built for third-party logistics providers rather than brands running their own warehouse
  • Pricing is not published

Pricing, plan by plan

Katana

$99/month
  • Essential$99/month
    • Core inventory management
    • Production scheduling
    • Stock tracking
  • Pro$299/month
    • Shop floor control
    • API access
    • Advanced reporting

Extensiv

On request
  • Standard$500/month
    • Core features
    • 10 users
    • Standard support
  • Professional$1000/month
    • Advanced features
    • 25 users
    • Priority support
  • Enterprise$2500/month
    • Full platform
    • Unlimited users
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

Choose Katana if

  • You need production planning.
  • You also want real-time inventory.
Katana review

Choose Extensiv if

  • You need omnichannel fulfillment.
  • You work on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based.
  • You also want warehouse management.
Extensiv review

Questions people ask

Is Katana or Extensiv better?
Neither clearly leads. Katana starts at $99/month and Extensiv at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Katana or Extensiv?
Katana starts at $99/month and Extensiv at On request.
Does Katana or Extensiv run on more platforms?
Katana runs on Web. Extensiv runs on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based.
What is Katana best used for?
Katana is most often used for production scheduling, material planning, work order management, inventory optimization. Of those, production scheduling and material planning are not what Extensiv is typically brought in for.
What can Katana do that Extensiv cannot?
Katana covers Production planning, Real-time inventory, BOM management, Shop floor control. Extensiv covers Omnichannel fulfillment, Warehouse management, Order routing, Inventory optimization. Both handle Shopify, Web support, Cloud-based support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Katana: What is Katana's pricing structure?

Katana starts at $99/month for the Essential plan with core MRP features. The Pro plan costs $299/month and adds shop floor control and API access. Add-ons for traceability, manufacturing, and warehouse management cost extra and can reach $747-$1,095 total.

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Katana: Does Katana support multi-level bills of materials?

Katana has limited BOM explosion and lead-time offset planning capabilities. Complex multi-level BOMs with sub-assemblies require manual workarounds, which becomes increasingly problematic as SKU count grows.

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Katana: Can Katana integrate with my accounting software?

Katana has no native invoicing capability and limited integrations with accounting systems. It is essentially standalone and requires manual data export or Zapier integration for most accounting workflows.

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Katana: Does Katana have an offline mode?

No, Katana is a cloud-only solution requiring internet connectivity. There is no built-in offline mode for production floor access without internet.

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