Xorosoft vs Katana: MRP Lite vs Full ERP—Which One Fuels Real Growth?
Katana is a sleek tool for small manufacturers—but once your business expands into multi-warehouse operations, ecommerce, wholesale, or needs real-time forecasting, Katana starts to show its limits.
Xorosoft is built for scale.
A modern, cloud-based ERP with native WMS, manufacturing, accounting, forecasting, and 200+ ecommerce integrations—designed for brands managing Shopify, Amazon, 3PLs, and B2B together.
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Xorosoft vs Katana: Feature Comparison
Feature / Category
Xorosoft ERP
Katana MRP
Core Philosophy
Full ERP for ecommerce, wholesale, retail, and manufacturing
MRP tool for small batch makers
Implementation Time
45–90 days with onboarding + templates
Quick setup; limited customization
Implementation Cost
Fixed pricing; includes onboarding
Monthly SaaS fee; pay more for API or features
WMS (Warehouse Management)
XoroWMS: Barcode, bin, pick/pack, mobile scanners
Not built-in; needs integrations
Manufacturing Module
Multi-stage BOM, routing, WIP, cost centers, QC
Strong light manufacturing with drag-and-drop flows
Forecasting & AI
XoroLens: Predictive alerts, demand trends, procurement logic
Reorder points only; no built-in forecasting
Inventory Management
Serialized, batch tracking, automated reordering across warehouses
Available, but less powerful across multiple sites
Ecommerce Integrations
200+ native (Shopify, Amazon, 3PLs, ShipStation, etc.)
Shopify and WooCommerce native; Amazon via 3rd party
Accounting & Finance
GL, AR/AP, multi-currency, costing layers, bank recon
No accounting; relies on QuickBooks/Xero
Multi-Channel Selling
Shopify, Amazon, B2B, POS—one platform
DTC focused; not optimized for B2B/wholesale at scale
POS Integration
Real-time Shopify POS sync
No native POS capabilities
Custom Automation
In-house dev team builds workflows, reports, dashboards
Some API support; no built-in customization without devs
Reporting & Dashboards
XoroAnalytics: Real-time BI, drilldowns, exports
Operational summaries only
Support Model
Slack/Zoom access to onboarding + dev teams
Email/chat support
Scalability
10–500+ users, multi-entity, multi-location
Best for teams <50 users
Mobile Access
Fully responsive browser interface
Mobile web; limited access
Time to ROI
60–90 days with operational and financial ROI
Quick setup; limited long-term gains without ERP foundation
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
Lower long-term—no add-ons, fewer tools to connect
Lower upfront; rises as business scales and integrations add up
Why Xorosoft Wins Over Katana
Before you invest in a multi-year ERP contract, let’s talk.
Katana is great for makers. Xorosoft is built for operators—who want visibility, control, and scalability.
1. One System for Ops + Finance
Katana is great at managing production. But for financials? You’ll need QuickBooks.
For ecommerce? Use another tool.
For forecasting? Hope for a spreadsheet.
Xorosoft includes it all.
2. Built for Omnichannel Scale
Xorosoft integrates directly with:
- Shopify
- Amazon
- WooCommerce
- ShipStation
- Stripe
- B2B platforms
Katana has solid DTC flow—but doesn’t handle omnichannel complexity natively.
3. AI-Powered Forecasting
XoroLens predicts demand, optimizes purchasing, and alerts you before issues hit.
Katana offers static reorder points—no predictive logic.
4. True Manufacturing Depth
XoroManufacturing supports multi-stage routing, production tracking, and quality control—built for growing factories.
Katana simplifies production, but struggles when BOMs get complex.
5. One Flat Rate. No Surprises.
With Katana, every integration, every additional seat, and every advanced feature adds cost.
Xorosoft delivers full functionality at one transparent price.
Who Should Still Use Katana?
- Makers selling primarily on Shopify or WooCommerce
- Teams under $1–2M/year with <10 staff
- Companies that don’t need built-in accounting, forecasting, or advanced warehouse logic
What Xorosoft Clients Are Saying
Final Verdict: Xorosoft vs Katana
If You Want…
Choose…
Simple production tool for small makers
Katana
Full ERP for ecommerce, manufacturing, and retail
Xorosoft
Real-time inventory, WMS, and financials in one
Xorosoft
Built-in Shopify/Amazon/3PL integrations
Xorosoft
Fast go-live and in-house dev support
Xorosoft
✅ #1 ERP for Ease of Use on G2
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- Where Xorosoft saves time and margin
- How quickly you can go live with real manufacturing + ecommerce visibility
- The difference in cost, performance, and scale