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Katana Manufacturing Pricing in ANZ 2026

Katana Manufacturing pricing for NZ and AU manufacturers in 2026. Essential, Advanced, Professional tier costs, implementation fees, and 5-year TCO.

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Updated 2026-05-26

Katana Manufacturing Pricing in 2026#

Katana is a manufacturing-led inventory and light-MRP platform. Pricing is in USD; this guide converts to NZD at typical 2026 rates.

Annual Licence Ranges#

TierAnnual cost (NZD)Users includedBest for
EssentialNZ$4,000-5,5003SMB light manufacturing
AdvancedNZ$10,000-13,0005Multi-level BOM manufacturers
ProfessionalNZ$18,000-22,00010Mid-market manufacturers with routing

What's Included#

Essential: Single-level BOM, basic production orders, Xero/QuickBooks sync.

Advanced: Multi-level BOM, work centres, shop-floor app, batch tracking.

Professional: Routing engine, capacity planning, custom roles, priority support.

Additional Costs#

  • Additional users: NZ$60-100/user/month
  • Implementation: NZ$5,000-25,000
  • Custom integrations: NZ$3,000-15,000

5-Year TCO Example (8-user manufacturer, Advanced tier)#

YearSubscriptionImplementationInternalTotal
1NZ$15,000NZ$12,000NZ$10,000NZ$37,000
2-5NZ$15,500-16,500/yrNZ$5,000/yrNZ$20k-21k each
Total~NZ$120,000

See Also#

Katana vs Cin7 Core, Katana Alternatives, Manufacturing ERP Requirements.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Katana cost per year?

Realistic 2026 ANZ ranges (USD converted to NZD): Essential NZ$4,000-5,500/yr, Advanced NZ$10,000-13,000/yr, Professional NZ$18,000-22,000/yr. Implementation NZ$5,000-25,000.

Is Katana cheaper than full ERP?

Yes for SMB scope. Katana at Essential tier is dramatically cheaper than NetSuite Manufacturing or MYOB Acumatica Manufacturing.

What's the cheapest Katana plan worth using?

Essential is the minimum for real manufacturing operations. Free plan is too limited; Advanced is needed for multi-level BOMs.

How does pricing scale with users?

Each additional user above included count adds approximately NZ$60-100/user/month. For a 10-user manufacturer on Advanced tier, total typically NZ$18,000-25,000/year.