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Katana vs Viewpoint Vista

Katana logo

Katana

Inventory

Smart manufacturing ERP for scaling businesses

From
$99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Viewpoint Vista logo

Viewpoint Vista

Construction

Enterprise construction ERP software

From
$600/month
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; Viewpoint Vista now sold by Trimble as part of Trimble Construction One rather than as an independent Viewpoint product
  • They diverge on capability: Katana covers Production planning, Viewpoint Vista covers Project management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Katana and Viewpoint Vista actually diverge.

Attributes where Katana and Viewpoint Vista differ
AttributeKatanaViewpoint Vista
Starting price$99/month$600/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWebWeb, Windows
CategoryInventoryConstruction
Founded20151976

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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

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

Only in Viewpoint Vista

  • Project management
  • Accounting
  • Equipment management
  • Job costing
  • HR management
  • Sage
  • ADP
  • Procore

Both cover

  • QuickBooks
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Katana

  • Production schedulingnot Viewpoint Vista
  • Material planningnot Viewpoint Vista
  • Work order managementnot Viewpoint Vista
  • Inventory optimizationnot Viewpoint Vista

Viewpoint Vista

  • Construction ERP covering job costing and financialsnot Katana
  • Payroll and HR for a contractor workforcenot Katana
  • Service management and dispatch for service contractorsnot Katana
  • Equipment and jobsite trackingnot Katana
  • Integrating with ProjectSight and other Trimble construction toolsnot 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

Viewpoint Vista

  • Now sold by Trimble as part of Trimble Construction One rather than as an independent Viewpoint product
  • Pricing is not published; the vendor asks for a phone call or a contact form
  • Built for construction contractors, so its accounting assumes job costing rather than general ledger work

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

Viewpoint Vista

$600/month
  • Professional$600/month
    • Project management
    • Accounting
    • Equipment management
  • EnterpriseFree
    • HR management
    • Advanced analytics
    • Custom workflows

Which should you pick?

Choose Katana if

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

Choose Viewpoint Vista if

  • You need project management.
  • You work on Web, Windows.
  • You also want accounting.
Viewpoint Vista review

Questions people ask

Is Katana or Viewpoint Vista better?
Neither clearly leads. Katana starts at $99/month and Viewpoint Vista at $600/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Katana or Viewpoint Vista?
Katana starts at $99/month and Viewpoint Vista at $600/month.
Does Katana or Viewpoint Vista run on more platforms?
Katana runs on Web. Viewpoint Vista runs on Web, Windows.
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 Viewpoint Vista is typically brought in for.
What can Katana do that Viewpoint Vista cannot?
Katana covers Production planning, Real-time inventory, BOM management, Shop floor control. Viewpoint Vista covers Project management, Accounting, Equipment management, Job costing. Both handle QuickBooks, Web 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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Viewpoint Vista: How do I get pricing information for Trimble Vista?

Trimble Vista uses a customized pricing model requiring direct contact. Customers can contact sales at 1-800-333-3197 or fill out a contact form specifying whether they are exploring, scheduling a demo, requesting pricing, or seeking support.

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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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Viewpoint Vista: Does Trimble offer a free trial or demo for Vista?

The product page encourages visitors to 'Book a Demo' but does not specify whether a free trial is available without speaking to sales. Interested parties are directed to contact the sales team.

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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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Viewpoint Vista: Can I access Vista as a cloud solution or does it require on-premises installation?

The product page indicates Vista can be 'available on-premise or on the cloud' for Enterprise offerings, suggesting deployment flexibility, but specific details on deployment options are not provided.

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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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Viewpoint Vista: What are the main features included in Trimble Vista?

Vista features include job-cost accounting, automated invoicing, and workforce management. Existing customers can access support and resources through the Customer Portal.

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