ConsignR vs Katana Cloud Inventory

ConsignR and Katana Cloud Inventory are evenly matched on rating (4.3★ vs 4.2★) — the differentiator comes down to pricing fit, feature breadth, and which app's interaction pattern suits your team's workflow.

Pricing entry tiers: ConsignR at Free, Katana Cloud Inventory at Free plan available. Check each app's tier structure for the capacity limits you actually need before deciding — the headline number is the same shape, but the gating shape per tier (seats, usage volume, integrations) varies.

Katana Cloud Inventory has the larger user base (134 reviews vs 6), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. ConsignR's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat.

Recommended evaluation path: install both apps' free tiers (where available) and run them in parallel on a small cohort for 7-14 days before committing. The data tables below show the per-feature breakdown — for most merchants the deciding factor will be a single integration or workflow detail that's hard to compare from listing pages alone.

This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical Shopify App Store listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.

Is ConsignR or Katana Cloud Inventory cheaper?

Both ConsignR and Katana Cloud Inventory offer paid plans only. ConsignR starts at Free; Katana Cloud Inventory starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.

Which has better reviews, ConsignR or Katana Cloud Inventory?

ConsignR (4.3★, 6 reviews) and Katana Cloud Inventory (4.2★, 134 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.

Should I choose ConsignR or Katana Cloud Inventory?

ConsignR holds the higher average rating (4.3★ vs 4.2★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, ConsignR or Katana Cloud Inventory?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. Katana Cloud Inventory has the deeper published review base (134 vs 6), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.

Which works better for small vs large Shopify App Store merchants?

ConsignR typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (6 reviews). Katana Cloud Inventory typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (134 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.

Can I migrate data between ConsignR and Katana Cloud Inventory?

Migration support varies by app and category. ConsignR and Katana Cloud Inventory both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from ConsignR" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.