Shopify + Katana vs Kaniva
Many makers run Shopify for the store and Katana for manufacturing, connected by an integration. Kaniva puts both in one system, so the order you sell is the order you build.
| Feature | Shopify + Katana | Kaniva |
|---|---|---|
| Subscriptions | Two: Shopify and Katana | One |
| Where an order lives | In Shopify, synced to Katana | In one database, from checkout to shipping label |
| Bills of materials and work orders | In Katana | Built in |
| Point of sale | Shopify POS Lite included; POS Pro $89/mo per location | Built in on every plan |
| Customer file uploads and quotes | Through Shopify apps | Built in |
| Kanban cards | Not described by either | Built in |
| CRM and accounting | Apps and integrations | Built in |
Pricing
List prices as each company shows them. Card processing fees are separate everywhere.
| Plan | Price |
|---|---|
| Shopify Basic, billed monthly | $39/mo (third-party payment providers add 2%) |
| Shopify Grow, billed monthly | $105/mo (third-party payment providers add 1%) |
| Katana Free | $0, up to 30 SKUs; only Shopify connects on Free |
| Katana Advantage | Custom pricing, an annual contract |
| Kaniva Free | $0/mo + 2% of sales, every module included |
| Kaniva Starter | $29/mo, 0% platform fee, no order cap, every module included |
Shopify prices are its monthly list prices. Past 30 SKUs, Katana is quoted, so the total is Shopify plus a Katana quote.
Shopify + Katana prices checked on October 22, 2026 at shopify.com/pricing, katanamrp.com/pricing. Kaniva prices from our pricing page.
Why shops switch
No sync to watch
A sale, the work order it starts and the stock it uses are written in one place. Nothing waits on an integration to catch up.
One login for the counter and the floor
Staff use the same system to ring up a sale, pick an order and close a work order.
A price you can read
Kaniva shows three plans on its pricing page and includes every module in each.
When Shopify + Katana is the better choice
Shopify + Katana is the better choice if you depend on Shopify apps or themes Kaniva doesn't have, if you sell through many marketplaces and channels at high volume, or if you want Katana's implementation team to set up your manufacturing.
Moving over
We migrate up to 500 products and 5,000 customers from Shopify for free. Ask for a migration.
Bring one product you sell
Start a 30-day free trial with every module on, no credit card. Or book a short call and we'll set up one of your products with you.