#1
Wins
3
Score
68
Side-by-side comparison
Deep Technical Comparison: Fishbowl Inventory vs Odoo vs Katana vs MRPeasy
Side-by-side matrix for Fishbowl Inventory, Odoo, Katana, MRPeasy. Compare open-source status, security compliance ratings, self-hosting configurations, and native ecosystem integrations.
Overall ranking
Ranked by category wins, then composite score. Save any pick to My Stack and jump there to review or share it.
#2
Wins
2
Score
66
#3
Baseline
Wins
1
Score
62
#4
Wins
0
Score
62
Head-to-head scores
Category-by-category comparison. Green highlight marks the best value in each row.
Security Matrix Score
- Fishbowl Inventory
Rank #3
C6.5/10 - Odoo
Rank #1
C6.1/10 - KatanaBest
Rank #2
B7.2/10 - MRPeasy
Rank #4
B7/10
Verified Integrations
- Fishbowl Inventory
Rank #3
2integrations
- Zapier
- OdooBest
Rank #1
4integrations
- Slack
- Salesforce
- Zapier
- Katana
Rank #2
2integrations
- Zapier
- MRPeasy
Rank #4
2integrations
- Zapier
Rep Score
- Fishbowl Inventory
Rank #3
85
- OdooBest
Rank #1
90
- Katana
Rank #2
88
- MRPeasy
Rank #4
82
Pros Listed
- Fishbowl InventoryBest
Rank #3
4
- OdooBest
Rank #1
4
- KatanaBest
Rank #2
4
- MRPeasy
Rank #4
3
Cons Listed
- Fishbowl Inventory
Rank #3
3
- Odoo
Rank #1
3
- Katana
Rank #2
3
- MRPeasy
Rank #4
3
Fishbowl Inventory
Rank #3
Odoo
Rank #1
Katana
Rank #2
MRPeasy
Rank #4
Security
C6.5/10
C6.1/10
Best
B7.2/10
B7/10
Integrations
2integrations
- Zapier
Best
4integrations
- Slack
- Salesforce
- Zapier
2integrations
- Zapier
2integrations
- Zapier
Rep
85
Best
90
88
82
Pros
Best
4
Best
4
Best
4
3
Cons
3
3
3
3
License & deployment
How each product is licensed and where it can run.
License
- Fishbowl InventoryPerpetual license with optional SaaS
- OdooOpen Source
- KatanaSaaS subscription
- MRPeasyProprietary
Deployment
- Fishbowl InventoryCloud
- OdooCloud
- KatanaCloud
- MRPeasyCloud
Why switch from Fishbowl Inventory
One-line reasons teams pick each alternative over your baseline.
Odoo
Need for a highly customizable ERP with extensive business modules beyond manufacturing.
Katana
Looking for more intuitive production planning and better e-commerce integration.
MRPeasy
Teams switch from Fishbowl Inventory to MRPeasy for better fit in sales & e-commerce, improved ROI, or a more focused product experience.
Pros & cons
Full breakdown for each product in the comparison.
Fishbowl Inventory
#3Rank #3 · 1 category win
Pros
- +Strong QuickBooks integration
- +Robust inventory and manufacturing features
- +Suitable for mid-sized manufacturers
- +Comprehensive reporting and tracking
Cons
- −Higher upfront cost with perpetual licensing
- −On-premise deployment can increase IT overhead
- −Interface may feel outdated to some users
Odoo
#1Rank #1 · 3 category wins
Pros
- +Highly customizable and modular
- +Wide range of business applications
- +Strong community and enterprise support
- +Scalable from small to large businesses
Cons
- −Steeper learning curve and setup complexity
- −Customization may require technical expertise
- −Costs can increase with multiple modules
Katana
#2Rank #2 · 2 category wins
Pros
- +Intuitive visual production planning
- +Strong inventory tracking and automation
- +Integrates well with e-commerce platforms
- +Good for small to medium-sized manufacturers
Cons
- −Pricing can be high for very small businesses
- −Limited financial management capabilities
- −Some users report occasional bugs
MRPeasy
#4Rank #4 · 0 category wins
Pros
- +Strong fit for sales & e-commerce use cases
- +Modern SaaS onboarding and regular product updates
- +Competitive alternative to legacy incumbents in this space
Cons
- −May require migration effort from existing tooling
- −Feature depth varies by plan tier
- −Ecosystem size differs from the longest-established vendors