The verdict
On the data we hold, it's close: neither pulls ahead on features, a free plan or AI access. The choice comes down to how you work.
What the data says
- Both have a free plan, so you can try each before you pay.
- Keeper Security starts lower, at $2/mo against $179/mo.
- Both have an API and an MCP server, so either works with AI employees.
- In our Tech stack ranking, Katana Cloud Inventory places 27 and Keeper Security 28 of 72.
Side by side
| At a glance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | $179/mo | $2/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| MCP server | Yes | Yes |
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Plans and pricing
KC
Katana Cloud Inventory
- Startersmall businesses starting out$199/mo
- Standardgrowing teams needing insights$399/mo
- Professionalestablished manufacturers$899/mo
KS
Keeper Security
- Business StarterSole proprietors and small teams$2/mo
- Business Password ManagerGrowing companies requiring policy enforcement$3.75/mo
- Enterprise Password ManagerLarge organizations needing SSO and SCIM$5/mo
Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.
Who each is for
KC
Choose Katana Cloud Inventory if…
We haven't written up who Katana Cloud Inventory suits yet.
KS
Choose Keeper Security if…
We haven't written up who Keeper Security suits yet.
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