₹25,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Katana
- Starts ₹10,000/mo higher (₹25,000/mo vs ₹15,000/mo)
Inventory software · Alternatives
Best Katana alternatives in India (2027)
Katana is an inventory software product from Katana, Tallinn, priced at ₹15,000/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 1 have a free plan, 9 are built in India, and 14 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Katana are Cin7 Core (DEAR) (₹25,000/mo), Unleashed (₹25,000/mo), Megaventory (₹12,000/mo), Cin7 (₹25,000/mo) and inFlow Inventory (₹7,000/mo). Zoho Inventory Plus is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹600/month.
Why businesses look for a Katana alternative
There is no free plan
Katana has no free tier. 1 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Katana starts at ₹15,000/mo. 14 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Katana is built in Estonia. 9 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Katana alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Katana's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Katana (current) | ₹15,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | — |
| 1 | Cin7 Core (DEAR) | ₹25,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  Unleashed | ₹25,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  Megaventory | ₹12,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 4 |  Cin7 | ₹25,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 5 |  inFlow Inventory | ₹7,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  EasyEcom | Price on request · Quoted after a demo based on orders, SKUs, warehouses, users and mod… | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 7 |  Browntape | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 8 |  Orderhive (Cin7 Orderhive) | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  GoFrugal Inventory | ₹6,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 10 |  Seller Labs | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  Ecomdash | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 12 |  Erplain | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  Craftybase | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 14 |  Zoho Creator Inventory | ₹600/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  Marg Inventory | One-time licence from ₹5,550 + 18% GST | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  Busy Inventory | Priced within BUSY editions (see busy.in/pricing) | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  ShipStation Inventory | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  Primaseller | ₹7,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 19 |  Zoho Inventory Plus | ₹999/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 20 |  Helm WMS | Paid plans | No | Web | No | 4/5 |
Top 10 Katana alternatives in detail
₹25,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Katana
- Starts ₹10,000/mo higher (₹25,000/mo vs ₹15,000/mo)
3. Megaventory
Megaventory · Athens · Inventory software · 4.4/5
Inventory and manufacturing for SMBs.
₹12,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Katana
- Starts ₹3,000/mo cheaper (₹12,000/mo vs ₹15,000/mo)
4. Cin7
Cin7 · Auckland · Inventory software · 4.4/5
Inventory and order management for product businesses.
₹25,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Katana
- Starts ₹10,000/mo higher (₹25,000/mo vs ₹15,000/mo)
5. inFlow Inventory
Archon Systems · Toronto · Inventory software · 4.5/5
Inventory and order management for small businesses.
₹7,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Katana
- Starts ₹8,000/mo cheaper (₹7,000/mo vs ₹15,000/mo)
6. EasyEcom
EasyEcom · Bengaluru · Inventory software · 4.6/5
Inventory and order management for online sellers.
Price on request · Quoted after a demo based on orders, SKUs, warehouses, users and mod…
Free trial
Compared with Katana
- Starts ₹10,000/mo cheaper (Price on request · Quoted after a demo based on orders, SKUs, warehouses, users and mod… vs ₹15,000/mo)
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
Key features
- Live stock check and routing to nearest available inventory
- Order splitting across fulfilment centres and regions
- Automatic least-cost carrier selection by rules
- B2B and B2C orders in one workflow with PO validity and ship-by dates
- Virtual inventory rules per channel to prevent overselling
7. Browntape
Browntape Technologies · Goa · Inventory software · 4.7/5
Multichannel e-commerce order and inventory management.
₹4,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Katana
- Starts ₹11,000/mo cheaper (₹4,000/mo vs ₹15,000/mo)
- Built in India (Goa)
8. Orderhive (Cin7 Orderhive)
Cin7 · Ahmedabad · Inventory software · 4.5/5
Multichannel order and inventory software originally built in Ahmedabad.
₹4,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Katana
- Starts ₹11,000/mo cheaper (₹4,000/mo vs ₹15,000/mo)
- Built in India (Ahmedabad)
9. GoFrugal Inventory
GoFrugal Technologies · Chennai · Inventory software · 4.5/5
Inventory for retail and distribution.
₹6,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Katana
- Starts ₹9,000/mo cheaper (₹6,000/mo vs ₹15,000/mo)
- Built in India (Chennai)
₹4,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Katana
- Starts ₹11,000/mo cheaper (₹4,000/mo vs ₹15,000/mo)
Katana alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Katana
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How to choose a Katana alternative
- Decide whether you need batch and expiry tracking (pharma, food) or serial tracking (electronics); not every product does both.
- If you sell on Amazon and Flipkart, a marketplace sync that reserves stock in real time is essential.
- Check how it integrates with your billing or accounting product; double entry defeats the purpose.
Katana alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Katana in 2027?+
The closest matches to Katana on App Advisor are Cin7 Core (DEAR) (₹25,000/mo), Unleashed (₹25,000/mo), Megaventory (₹12,000/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Katana, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Katana?+
Yes. 1 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho Inventory Plus (₹999/mo). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Katana?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Zoho Creator Inventory starts lowest at ₹600/mo, compared with ₹15,000/mo for Katana. Zoho Inventory Plus also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Katana?+
Yes. 9 alternatives are built in India, including EasyEcom (Price on request · Quoted after a demo based on orders, SKUs, warehouses, users and mod…), Browntape (₹4,000/mo), Orderhive (Cin7 Orderhive) (₹4,000/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Katana vs Cin7 Core (DEAR): which is better?+
Cin7 Core (DEAR) is the closest match to Katana in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹10,000/mo higher (₹25,000/mo vs ₹15,000/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Katana alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in inventory software or a category Katana also covers, and Katana's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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