Why pay $179-$899/month + $2,000 onboarding when you can get the same inventory management features for $20/month?
Here's what you'll actually pay
| Cost Item | Bazaroo | Katana MRP |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $20 | $179 - $899 |
| Annual Cost (Year 1) | $240 | $4,148+ |
| Onboarding Fee | $0 | $2,000+ |
| Total Year 1 Cost | $240 | $6,148+ |
| GMV/Volume Limits | None | Yes - extra fees |
| Per-User Fees | None | None |
Your Savings: $5,908+ per year
That's money back in your business, not paying for enterprise software bloat.
Spoiler: We have everything you need
| Feature | Bazaroo | Katana |
|---|---|---|
| Real-Time Inventory Sync | ||
| Multi-Channel Selling | ||
| Multi-Location Inventory | ||
| Manufacturing / BOM | ||
| Work Orders | ||
| QuickBooks Integration | ||
| Barcode Scanning | ||
| API Access | ||
| Unlimited SKUs | ||
| No GMV Limits | ||
| Self-Serve Setup | ||
| Free Trial (Full Features) | Limited | |
| Batch/Serial Tracking | ||
| Demand Forecasting | ||
| Mobile App | Paid Plans |
Katana starts at $179/mo plus $2,000+ mandatory onboarding. Bazaroo is $20/mo with zero onboarding fees. Do the math.
Katana requires a 6-week implementation process. With Bazaroo, you can connect your first channel in under 5 minutes.
Katana charges more based on your gross merchandise value. Sell $10M? Pay more. Bazaroo is flat $20/mo regardless of volume.
Bill of Materials, work orders, production tracking β Bazaroo has all the manufacturing features Katana touts. At a fraction of the price.
Hidden costs and gotchas that add up fast
Before you can use Katana on mid/high tier plans, you're required to pay for onboarding. Bazaroo is self-serve β start for free today.
Your business grows? Katana charges more. High-volume sellers face escalating costs that eat into margins.
Katana advertises "up and running in 6 weeks." Six weeks! Bazaroo connects to your first channel in minutes.
Katana's free tier is limited to 30 SKUs and Shopify only. That's a demo, not a real free plan.
"We were quoted $6,000+ for Year 1 with Katana. Switched to Bazaroo and got the same features for $240. Literally saved our startup."
"Katana wanted $2,000 just for onboarding before we could even use the software. Bazaroo let us start in 10 minutes for free."
Start your free trial today. No credit card. No $2,000 onboarding fee.
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