Xorosoft
vs
Katana

You make the product. We connect the business.

Production, stock, warehouse work and accounting run as one operation.

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Katana connects manufacturing, inventory and sales workflows with ecommerce and accounting tools.

FeatureXorosoftKatana
Inventory, warehouse & production
Warehouse Management (WMS)Built in - barcode receiving to shippingWarehouse App + barcode stocktakes/tasks
Inventory ManagementOne stock across locations, tied to ordersLive multi-location inventory + allocation
Manufactur­ingBOM to costing in one flowBOMs, subassem­blies, scheduling, Shop Floor ​App
Demand Forecasting & ReplenishmentBuilt in, tied to live ordersInventory planning + smart reorder points
Sales channels & accounting
Ecommerce IntegrationsNative Shopify, payout reconciliationNative ecommerce/shipping integrations + API
Multi-Channel SellingShared stock, B2B pricingOmnichannel B2B + B2C order management
POS IntegrationShopify POS on the same booksShopify order management connected depends on Shopify setup
Accounting & FinanceNative GL, AP, AR + bank feedsPosts to QuickBooks/Xero, not native books
AI, reporting & everyday use
AI Connectivity (MCP)Built-in MCP for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini + moreOwn MCP server (Claude, ChatGPT), read+update
AI Agents on Live DataAssists purchasing & stock on live recordsMCP can create/update orders + transfers
Reporting & DashboardsReal-time, drill to the orderOperational insights custom dashboards in tailored tier
Analytics / BIBuilt in - no separate BI stackLive inventory/production insights accounting analytics external
CustomizationConfigured with the makersAPI + Advantage custom integrations/automations
Everyday WorkflowOne record across sales, floor and financePurpose-built manager, warehouse & floor UIs
Mobile AccessBarcode-validated scanning built inShop Floor + Warehouse Apps, barcode-driven
Fit, rollout & long-term cost
ERP PhilosophyOne product, operations firstInventory + manufactur­ing connected to commerce/accounting tools
Implementa­tionOne scoped rolloutGuided onboarding, go-live in weeks; Advantage includes it
Support ModelDirect from the makersCSM + 24/7 live support (Advantage)
ScalabilityMulti-subsidiary, multi-currency, more users & locationsAdvantage: unlimited users/SKUs/integrations, quoted
EcosystemNative integrations, vendor-keptNative + API + MCP + custom connections
Total Cost of OwnershipOne written scopeQuoted annual contract incl. implementa­tion + support
Time to ROIHandoffs removed, measurable in demoAutomates production/order work; books stay external

Add-on = separate module or licence in the quoted package. Limited = available with conditions. Ask to see your own order run end to end in both.

Compare the proposed configuration, not product names alone. Review Katana product information and confirm your scope with the vendor.

Make the product. Connect everything around it.

01
Bring finance into the production operation

Native GL, AP and AR run alongside manufacturing and inventory, rather than in a separate QuickBooks or Xero system.

02
Connect materials to customer demand

Link BOMs, routing, work orders and product costs to purchasing, stock and customer orders.

03
Keep making connected to moving

Barcode-led warehouse receiving, picking, packing and shipping connect to ERP inventory and accounting.

04
Connect the product to every selling channel

Ecommerce, Shopify POS and wholesale orders feed shared fulfillment and stock workflows.

05
See the business around the product

Follow sales, inventory, production, fulfillment and finance through live reporting and transaction drill-down.

All in one platform, not a stack of apps

From a new order to the warehouse floor and the books, explore the Xorosoft capabilities that connect the work:

See the business around your product.

Katana connects manufacturing, inventory and sales workflows with ecommerce and accounting tools.
Choose native finance and connected warehouse execution around the product you make.
Native GL, AP and AR run alongside manufacturing and inventory, rather than in a separate QuickBooks or Xero system.

See production, stock, warehouse work and native accounting operate together in Xorosoft.

Beyond your ERP.

Explore hundreds of integrations to connect the rest of your business.

Connections listed by Xorosoft - confirm scope and delivery for your stack
Fulfillment & Shipping 36 integrations
Payments, Banking & Accounting 20 integrations
People, Data & Platform 32 integrations

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Xorosoft vs Katana

Which fits your business?

Manufacturing connected to external accounting, or production and native finance inside one ERP operation.

The Katana approach

Katana

Manufacturing and inventory with connected tools

Katana connects manufacturing, inventory and sales workflows with ecommerce and accounting tools.

  • Start with the product capabilities in the comparison above.
  • Identify where orders, stock and financial records are maintained.
  • Choose the operating model that supports the work ahead.
For connected operations

Xorosoft

One connected operational platform

Run inventory, orders, warehouse and accounting together, with manufacturing and B2B modules as your operation grows.

  • See stock across locations and sales channels in real time.
  • Receive, pick, pack and ship with barcode-enabled warehouse tools.
  • Keep production, wholesale orders and financials connected.

See the business around your product.

See production, stock, warehouse work and native accounting operate together in Xorosoft.

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Make the product. Connect everything around it.

See production, stock, warehouse work and native accounting operate together in Xorosoft.

Why bring accounting into the production operation?

Native GL, AP and AR connect financial records to materials, production, inventory and warehouse transactions inside Xorosoft.

How does Xorosoft connect the work?

Link BOMs, routing, work orders and product costs to purchasing, stock and customer orders.

Can production serve online and wholesale orders?

Xorosoft connects manufacturing to ecommerce, Shopify POS, B2B ordering, stock and warehouse fulfillment.

What should the demo show beyond production?

Follow the finished product into available inventory, barcode fulfillment, customer invoicing and native financial records.

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