The verdict
On the data we hold, Katana Cloud Inventory comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.
What the data says
- Both have a free plan, so you can try each before you pay.
- In our Tech stack ranking, Katana Cloud Inventory places 27 and Google Meet 44 of 72.
Side by side
| At a glance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | €6.80/mo | $179/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| MCP server | Not known yet | Yes |
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Plans and pricing
Google Meet
- Meet (free)Anyone with a Google Account: up to 100 participants and 60 minutes per meeting; no limit on one-to-one mobile calls.Free
- Google Workspace StarterBusiness email, 30 GB pooled storage per person, video meetings with 100 participants.€81.60/yr/seat
- Google Workspace Standard2 TB storage per person, meeting recording and 150 participants.€163.20/yr/seat
- Google Workspace Plus5 TB storage per person, attendance tracking and 500 participants.€253.20/yr/seat
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Katana Cloud Inventory
- Startersmall businesses starting out$199/mo
- Standardgrowing teams needing insights$399/mo
- Professionalestablished manufacturers$899/mo
Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.
Who each is for
Choose Google Meet if…
Teams on Google Workspace that want video calls included with the tools they already use, and meeting transcripts or notes feeding other systems.
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Choose Katana Cloud Inventory if…
We haven't written up who Katana Cloud Inventory suits yet.
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