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Katana vs MRPeasy

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Katana

Software

Smart manufacturing ERP for scaling businesses

From
$99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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MRPeasy

Software

Affordable cloud MRP for small manufacturers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only MRPeasy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Katana limited BOM explosion and lead-time offset planning requiring manual work that should be automated; MRPeasy per-user pricing model becomes expensive as team size grows, unlike unlimited-user competitors
  • They diverge on capability: Katana covers Real-time inventory, MRPeasy covers Inventory management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Katana and MRPeasy actually diverge.

Attributes where Katana and MRPeasy differ
AttributeKatanaMRPeasy
Starting price$99/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20152014

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), 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

  • Real-time inventory
  • BOM management
  • Shop floor control
  • Cloud-based support
  • API access support

Only in MRPeasy

  • Inventory management
  • Purchasing
  • CRM
  • Quality control
  • SSL encryption
  • Daily backups
  • Role-based access
  • Cloud support

Both cover

  • Production planning
  • Shopify
  • WooCommerce
  • QuickBooks
  • Xero
  • BigCommerce
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Katana

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

MRPeasy

  • Small manufacturingnot Katana
  • Job shop productionnot Katana
  • Assembly operationsnot 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

MRPeasy

  • Per-user pricing model becomes expensive as team size grows, unlike unlimited-user competitors
  • Complex calculations and unintuitive logic in some features requiring user training and clarification
  • Per-user pricing for API access limited to highest tier ($149/month)
  • Struggles to meet complex workflow needs for advanced planning and scheduling

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

MRPeasy

Free
  • Starter$49/month
    • BOM management
    • Lot traceability
    • Production planning
  • Professional$69/month

Which should you pick?

Choose Katana if

  • You need real-time inventory.
  • You also want bom management.
Katana review

Choose MRPeasy if

  • You need inventory management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want purchasing.
MRPeasy review

Questions people ask

Is Katana or MRPeasy better?
Neither clearly leads. Katana starts at $99/month and MRPeasy at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Katana or MRPeasy?
MRPeasy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $99/month for Katana and Free for MRPeasy.
Does Katana or MRPeasy run on more platforms?
Katana runs on Web. MRPeasy runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use MRPeasy for free?
Yes. MRPeasy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Katana starts at $99/month.
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 MRPeasy is typically brought in for.
What can Katana do that MRPeasy cannot?
Katana covers Real-time inventory, BOM management, Shop floor control, Cloud-based support. MRPeasy covers Inventory management, Purchasing, CRM, Quality control. Both handle Production planning, Shopify, WooCommerce, QuickBooks.

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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MRPeasy: What is MRPeasy's pricing model?

MRPeasy offers 4 pricing tiers: Starter at $49/user/month, Professional at $69/user/month, Enterprise at $99/user/month, and Unlimited at $149/user/month. Pricing is per-user, so costs scale with team size.

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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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MRPeasy: Does MRPeasy offer a free trial?

Yes, MRPeasy provides a 30-day free trial with no contracts or hidden fees, allowing users to test all features before committing to a paid plan.

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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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MRPeasy: What integrations does MRPeasy support?

MRPeasy integrates with 16 third-party tools including Shopify, Xero, QuickBooks Online, Google Drive, OneDrive, Zapier, Magento, WooCommerce, and others for accounting, ecommerce, and storage.

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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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MRPeasy: Does MRPeasy have mobile app support?

Yes, MRPeasy offers mobile apps for iOS and Android with shop-floor capabilities for real-time job tracking and production order rescheduling. Changes made offline sync automatically when reconnected.

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