Katana vs Brightpearl
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best ERP Software for Small Businesses and The 11 Best Inventory Management Software. Last verified June 20, 2026.
The short answer
Brightpearl ranks higher on Top 11 (#4 vs #5) for Small business owners replacing spreadsheets with integrated finance, inventory, and HR in one system / Product businesses tracking stock and orders. A powerful retail OS for high-volume merchants needing automation.
At a glance
| Katana | Brightpearl | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #5 / The 11 Best ERP Software for Small Businesses | #4 / The 11 Best Inventory Management Software |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.3 | 8.7 |
| Best for | Manufacturing and inventory control | High-volume retail operations |
| Pricing | $$ ($99 to $1,199/mo) | $$$$ (Custom pricing, volume-based) |
| HQ | Tallinn, Estonia | Bristol, UK |
| Founded | 2017 | 2007 |
Katana
A visually-driven ERP built specifically for the inventory and production needs of small manufacturers.
katanamrp.comSee full entry in The 11 Best ERP Software for Small Businesses
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