Looking for a Katana alternative?
Katana works — but small teams keep asking for something simpler, cheaper, and faster to set up. Here's how Stoccly compares for inventory, BOM, and production tracking.
| SKU | Name | Warehouse | On hand | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAW-0014 | M3 × 8 mm screw | Berlin | 4,280 | In stock |
| RAW-0091 | Aluminium plate 2 mm | Berlin | 18 | Low |
| RAW-0102 | USB-C cable 1 m | Madrid | 612 | In stock |
| PRD-0007 | Desk lamp · Walnut | Berlin | 32 | In stock |
| RAW-0203 | Power adapter 24 V | Madrid | 0 | Out |
Katana is a solid mid-market manufacturing platform, but its pricing tiers, mandatory onboarding, and add-on integrations make it heavy for teams under 50 people. Stoccly delivers the inventory, BOM, and PO workflows most small manufacturers actually use — at a flat per-user price, with no implementation fees and a free 14-day trial.
Why teams pick Stoccly over Katana
Predictable, transparent pricing
Katana's per-user, per-feature tiers add up fast once you need shop-floor users, integrations, or advanced reorder points. Stoccly is one flat per-user price with everything included.
Set up in an afternoon, not a quarter
No mandatory onboarding sessions, no implementation fees. Import a CSV, define warehouses, you're operating today.
Built-in CSV-first workflow
Move data in and out without paid connectors. Every list view exports, every importer dry-runs before commit.
Lighter, faster UI for small teams
Stoccly is opinionated for teams under 50 people. No empty modules to navigate around, no manufacturing jargon walls.
Side by side
A capability-by-capability look at Katana versus Stoccly. Based on each product's public documentation and pricing pages at the time of writing — verify with each vendor before purchase.
- Multi-warehouse inventory~Higher tiers onlyAll plans
- Bills of materials~YesYes, with live buildable counts
- Production orders & tracking~YesYes, with full audit trail
- Auto-drafted purchase orders~YesFrom low-stock alerts in one click
- Per-user pricing~Add-ons stack quicklyOne price, all features
- Free trial without credit card~Card required14 days, no card
- CSV import/export~LimitedEvery list, dry-run before commit
- Mobile & QR scanning~Mobile appPhone-first views with QR deep links
- Roles & per-warehouse permissions~YesYes, plus custom permissions
- Predictive stockout insights~LimitedBuilt-in forecasting
- Daily backups~Vendor-managedDaily, downloadable on demand
Frequently asked questions
Is Stoccly cheaper than Katana?+
For most small teams, yes — especially once you need multiple warehouses, more than a few users, or integrations that Katana puts on higher tiers. Stoccly's per-user pricing includes every feature.
Can I migrate from Katana to Stoccly?+
Yes. Export your items, BOMs, and stock levels from Katana as CSV, then drop them into Stoccly's importer. Most teams complete migration in a few hours.
Does Stoccly handle bills of materials like Katana?+
Yes. Stoccly supports multi-level BOMs with live buildable counts — see exactly how many finished units you can produce from current raw material stock.
Does Stoccly integrate with Shopify?+
Stoccly is launching native Shopify sync. In the meantime, the CSV importer + API let you keep stock aligned with any storefront.
What if I outgrow Stoccly?+
Your data stays yours — every list and BOM exports to CSV. No vendor lock-in.
Try Stoccly free for 14 days
No credit card. Bring a CSV from Katana or your spreadsheet — be running by lunch.