Katana MRP Pricing in 2026: What It Actually Costs

Katana MRP Pricing in 2026: What It Actually Costs (With Add-Ons)

Katana's pricing page says "$299/month." That's the Core plan. But most manufacturers who need MRP, lot tracking, and production management end up paying $747-$1,095/month once add-ons are stacked. Here's the full breakdown so you know what you're signing up for before your first demo call.

We build MRP software for manufacturers — so yes, we're a competitor. That also means we've studied this pricing page more carefully than most. We'll be transparent about where Katana is the right value and where the math stops making sense.

Katana's pricing structure: base + add-ons + usage

Katana uses a modular pricing model. You start with a base plan and layer on features as add-ons, with usage-based charges for sales orders and warehouse locations on top.

Free plan

• Price: $0/month
• SKU limit: 30
• Locations: 3
• Users: Unlimited
• Integrations: Shopify only (other channels locked)
• Add-ons: All available during 15-day grace period, then removed

The free plan is generous for what it is — a test drive for DTC makers with simple products. If you're under 30 SKUs and selling through Shopify, you can run your operation here indefinitely at no cost.

The catch: 30 SKUs is tight. A candle maker with 10 scents in 3 sizes is already at the limit. Once you cross it, you jump to $299/month with no intermediate tier.

Core plan: $299/month

This is Katana's only paid tier. It includes:

• Unlimited SKUs
• Unlimited users
• 1 inventory location included
• Real-time inventory management
• Basic BOM support
• Omnichannel order sync (Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Amazon)
• QuickBooks Online + Xero integration
• 24/7 support
• API access

Additional locations are charged per unit with volume discounts. Sales orders are billed based on delivered volume — per-order cost decreases as you deliver more.

The add-ons: where the real cost lives

Katana's Core plan covers inventory and basic production. But the features most manufacturers actually need for MRP are sold separately:

Traceability — $249/month

Lot tracking, serial number tracking, expiry date management, batch-level recall capability. If you're in food, supplements, cosmetics, or medical devices and need FDA/FSMA/cGMP compliance, this isn't optional — it's table stakes.

Manufacturing Management — $199/month

Multi-level BOMs with sub-assemblies, advanced production scheduling, manufacturing cost calculations, labor costing. If you make products with intermediate components (a sauce that uses a spice blend, an electronics kit with a pre-assembled board), you need this.

Warehouse Management — $149/month

Warehouse app, pick and pack workflows, bin locations, barcode scanning. If you run a warehouse with multiple zones or pick/pack stations, this is where that lives.

Shop Floor App — $199/month

Mobile app for production floor operators to log progress, scan materials, and track work orders from the floor.

Real-world cost scenarios

Scenario 1: DTC maker, Shopify-first, simple products

• Core plan: $299/month
• No add-ons needed
• Total: $299/month
• Verdict: Fair price for what you get. The Shopify integration alone delivers value.

Scenario 2: Food manufacturer needing lot tracking + production planning

• Core: $299
• Traceability: $249
• Manufacturing Management: $199
• Total: $747/month — before usage fees
• That's $8,964/year for a growing food company that also needs to budget for ingredients, packaging, and labor.

Scenario 3: Mid-size manufacturer, 2 locations, full production suite

• Core: $299
• Traceability: $249
• Manufacturing Management: $199
• Warehouse Management: $149
• Shop Floor App: $199
• Additional location: ~$50
• Total: $1,145/month — $13,740/year

Scenario 4: Same mid-size manufacturer on annual billing

• Same total, but add Katana's 15% "price lock premium" on the Core plan
• More on that below.

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The annual billing premium: paying more to lock your price

This is the part that catches most buyers off guard.

Standard SaaS practice: annual billing gets you 10-20% off monthly pricing. You commit for a year, the vendor rewards you with a discount. Salesforce does it. HubSpot does it. Every SaaS company you've used does it.

Katana does the opposite.

Their annual plan includes a "Price lock premium (15%)" — you pay 15% more per month to "avoid monthly variability" in usage-based fees. The pitch: your bill won't fluctuate month to month because of order volume changes.

What that actually means: Katana's usage-based pricing is unpredictable enough that they've built a product to hedge against it — and they're charging you for the hedge. If your monthly costs were predictable, you wouldn't need to pay 15% more for predictability.

For comparison, Brahmin Solutions offers a 10% discount on annual billing for Growth and Pro plans. Standard practice.

What reviewers say about Katana's pricing

We're not the only ones noticing the math. Across G2, Capterra, and Software Advice, pricing is the most common complaint category:

• "523% price increase" — users report cumulative increases since they started, driven by model changes and tier bumps
• Pricing model shifts — Katana has changed its pricing structure multiple times: per-user, then sales-order-line-item-based, then GMV-based, now modular add-ons with usage fees
• Mid-contract changes — reviewers describe features being reclassified into higher tiers or add-on packages, effectively raising their bill without an upgrade
• Volume punishment — the usage-based model charges by delivered sales orders, which hits high-volume/low-ticket manufacturers (think: $15 items with 2,000+ orders/month) harder than low-volume/high-ticket operations

The positive reviews consistently praise Katana's interface and Shopify integration — but rarely mention pricing as a strength.

How Katana compares to Brahmin on price

For manufacturers who need traceability + manufacturing management:

• Katana: $299 + $249 (Traceability) + $199 (Manufacturing) = $747/month — before usage fees
• Brahmin Starter (under $1M): $199 + $100 (Manufacturing Pro) + $38 (Compliance) = $337/month — startup pricing, 50% off add-ons
• Brahmin Growth (post-$1M): $499 + $200 (Manufacturing Pro) + $75 (Compliance) = $774/month — includes dedicated CSM, 3 warehouses, mobile app, pick/pack, no usage fees
• Brahmin Pro: $999/month — all add-ons included, ongoing CSM, phone support

When Katana's pricing makes sense

We'll say it plainly: Katana is worth $299/month if you fit this profile:

• DTC brand selling through Shopify
• Simple, single-level products (candles, leather goods, small-batch cosmetics)
• No lot tracking or compliance requirements
• 1 production location
• Under $500K in revenue or under 30 SKUs (free plan)

At that stage, you're paying for a clean interface, tight Shopify integration, and fast onboarding. That's real value.

When Katana's pricing stops making sense

The math breaks down when:

• You need lot tracking ($249/month add-on vs. $38/month on Brahmin or included on many competitors)
• You need multi-level BOMs ($199/month add-on — Brahmin includes basic multi-level BOMs on all plans, with automated production runs on Pro)
• You need warehouse management or a shop floor app ($348/month combined on Katana — included free on all Brahmin plans)
• You have multiple locations (usage-based charges compound)
• Your order volume is high relative to your average order value (usage-based pricing punishes this)
• You want annual billing to save money (you'll pay more, not less)
• Your team operates outside European business hours (support gaps)

At $747+/month for a food or supplements manufacturer, you're in the price range of platforms that include everything out of the box — with dedicated US-hours support and guided onboarding.

What to evaluate instead

If Katana's pricing doesn't fit your operation, here's what to look at:

• Brahmin Solutions — starts at $199/month, unlimited users, mobile warehouse app and pick/pack included on every plan (Katana charges $348/month for these). Multi-level BOMs work on all plans. Lot tracking and labor time tracking available as add-ons or included on Pro ($999/month). Built for manufacturers in the $500K-$50M range. See how we compare to Katana.
• MRPeasy — Starts at $49/user/month, includes most features but costs scale with team size.
• Odoo — Open source option if you have dev resources. Very customizable but implementation-heavy.
• Fishbowl — Strong QuickBooks integration, good for warehouse-heavy operations.

For the full comparison, see our best inventory software for manufacturers guide.

Frequently asked questions

Is Katana MRP free?

Katana offers a free plan limited to 30 SKUs, 3 locations, and Shopify integration only. All core features and add-ons are available during a 15-day grace period. After that, add-on features are removed and you're limited to basic inventory and production tracking for up to 30 products.

Why is Katana MRP so expensive?

Katana's base price ($299/month) is competitive, but most manufacturers need add-ons that push the total to $747-$1,095/month. Traceability ($249/month), Manufacturing Management ($199/month), and Warehouse Management ($149/month) are all separate charges. The modular approach means you only pay for what you use — but if you use what most manufacturers need, the bill adds up fast.

Does Katana charge per user?

No — Katana now includes unlimited users on all plans. This is a relatively recent change; the platform previously used per-user pricing. Current costs are driven by the base plan, add-ons, and usage-based fees (sales orders and locations).

Does Katana offer an annual discount?

No. Katana's annual billing option includes a 15% "price lock premium" — meaning you pay more per month, not less, to lock in your annual rate. This is the opposite of standard SaaS annual billing discounts.

How does Katana's pricing compare to Brahmin Solutions?

Brahmin Solutions starts at $199/month (Starter) with unlimited users. Startups under $1M revenue get 50% off add-ons — lot tracking at $38/month and multi-level BOMs at $100/month, totaling $337/month. Post-$1M manufacturers typically move to the Growth plan ($499/month) where add-ons are $200/month (Manufacturing Pro) and $75/month (Compliance), totaling $774/month — comparable to Katana's $747 but with dedicated CSM, 3 warehouses, and no usage-based surprises. The Pro plan ($999/month) includes everything. Book a demo to see the full comparison.