Katana runs lightweight MRP well, but it has no general ledger — it hands your invoices to QuickBooks or Xero. That's a second system, an integration to maintain, and a month-end reconciliation. Totaum was built as one system.
| Capability | Totaum | Katana |
|---|---|---|
| Production / MRP | Yes | Basic MRP |
| Real double-entry books | Yes | No — syncs to QuickBooks/Xero |
| Native CRM | Yes | No |
| Service / warranty / RMA | Yes | No |
| Project profitability | Yes | No |
| Operators & techs billed as seats | Free | No floor control |
Based on 2026 published pricing and vendor documentation. Implementation costs are partner-quoted ranges.
Production and real double-entry books in the same platform — no connector, no re-keying, no month-end reconciliation.
Guided self-serve setup with import templates. No mandatory partner, no statement of work.
Operators and service techs get the free operator interface, and never count as a billable seat.