Katana
Score 74
ShipBob
Score 82
Quick Verdict
Winner: ShipBob
ShipBob currently ranks higher for overall value. Katana remains a strong option for specific workflows.
| Feature | Katana | ShipBob | Winner |
|---|
| Starting price | 299 USD | 0 USD | ShipBob |
| Editor score | 74 | 82 | ShipBob |
| Category overlap | ecommerce | ecommerce | Tie |
Choose Katana if...
- - Small to mid-size manufacturers doing $500K-$20M annual revenue
- - D2C product brands selling through Shopify that need production management
- - Food and beverage producers needing lot tracking and expiration management
Choose ShipBob if...
- - Growing e-commerce brands scaling beyond self-fulfillment
- - Businesses wanting to offer 2-day shipping competitively
- - Multi-channel sellers (DTC + Amazon + retail)
Is Katana better than ShipBob?
ShipBob currently leads by score, but both tools can be the right fit depending on your use case.