Affordable Katana MRP Alternative
Escape automatic plan upgrades and surprise bills. Controlata offers transparent, affordable manufacturing software with all the features you need - starting at just $39/month with no hidden fees or mandatory onboarding costs.
Why Switch from Katana
Side-by-side feature comparison
Starting Price
Pricing Model
Onboarding Fee
Plan Upgrades
Cost Tracking Components
Costing Method
Cancellation Notice
Real-time Inventory
Multi-location Support
Production Planning
Bill of Materials
Excel Export
Batch Tracking
E-commerce Integration
Critical Problems with Katana
Why manufacturers are seeking alternatives
Automatic Plan Upgrades
Katana automatically upgrades your plan when sales grow - no warning, just higher bills. Users report 200-500% price increases based on order volume and GMV.
High Entry Costs
Starting at $359/month plus mandatory $2,000-$3,000 onboarding fees. Add-ons cost $199/month each for features like batch tracking and forecasting.
Features Behind Paywalls
Previously included features are removed and sold as expensive add-ons. Users report losing functionality they relied on.
Persistent Bugs
Users report bugs that take months to fix, including issues with the sales data used for billing calculations. Voting system for bug fixes frustrates customers.
30-Day Cancellation Notice
Unusual requirement to give 30 days notice to cancel - unlike typical SaaS products that allow immediate cancellation.
Missing Equipment Depreciation
Katana tracks labor and utilities but lacks equipment depreciation tracking - a critical component for calculating true manufacturing costs.
Transparent Manufacturing Features
Why Controlata is built for budget-conscious manufacturers
Predictable, Transparent Pricing
Know exactly what you'll pay every month. No automatic plan upgrades when your sales grow, no surprise bills based on order volume, no mandatory thousands in onboarding fees.
- Fixed monthly pricing starting at $39
- No automatic upgrades based on sales
- Free setup support included
- Cancel anytime without notice period
Complete Cost Intelligence
Track every cost component for accurate pricing decisions. While Katana tracks materials, labor, and utilities, we add equipment depreciation for the complete picture.
- Material costs with FIFO calculation
- Labor hours and wage tracking
- Equipment depreciation costs
- Utility and overhead allocation
Flexible Production Planning
Plan and track production with intuitive workflows. Choose between make-to-stock and make-to-order for each production type.
- Make-to-stock for inventory items
- Make-to-order for custom work
- Visual production pipeline
- Real-time status tracking
Smart Inventory Management
Keep full control with automatic alerts and multi-location tracking. Never run out of critical materials unexpectedly.
- Automatic low-stock alerts
- Multi-location management
- Write-off tracking included
Unlimited Custom Permissions
Create as many user roles as you need with granular access control. No per-user fees or role limitations.
- Unlimited user roles
- Section-by-section permissions
- Protect sensitive financial data
- Scale without additional costs
Professional Reporting
Export clean, organized data to Excel for deeper analysis. All reports included with no additional fees.
- 30+ professional report types
- Clean Excel exports
- Custom date ranges
- Complete data ownership
Why Manufacturers Choose Controlata
The advantages of predictable, honest pricing
Budget-Friendly
Start at just $39/month with transparent, fixed pricing. No automatic plan upgrades, no surprise bills based on your sales volume, no mandatory onboarding fees.
Price Stability
Your plan won't automatically upgrade when sales grow. We communicate pricing changes in advance, never surprising you with 200-500% increases.
No Hidden Costs
All core features included in your plan. Batch tracking, write-offs, multi-locations, and custom permissions - no expensive add-ons required.
User-Friendly Design
Intuitive interface that your team can learn quickly without extensive training. Clean, modern design focused on manufacturing workflows and productivity.
Quick Setup
Get started in days, not weeks. Free implementation support helps you launch quickly without the $2,000-$3,000 mandatory onboarding fees Katana charges.
Fair Cancellation
Cancel anytime without a mandatory 30-day notice period. We believe in earning your business every month, not trapping you in contracts.
Easy Migration from Katana
Leave pricing nightmares behind, risk-free
Data Migration Support
Our team helps you migrate your existing data from Katana smoothly and completely, ensuring nothing is lost in the transition.
Free Onboarding
No mandatory $2,000-$3,000 onboarding fee. Get comprehensive training and support included free with your subscription.
14-Day Free Trial
Test Controlata risk-free with full access to all features. See how predictable pricing and complete cost tracking can transform your business.