Katana BOM Configurator vs syncX: Stock Sync & Inventory
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 13, 2026 for Katana BOM Configurator, Nov 12, 2026 for syncX.
The short answer
- Only syncX lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $29/month for Katana BOM Configurator and $7/month for syncX.
- syncX lists 47 features Katana BOM Configurator’s listing doesn’t mention, including Arts and crafts, Australia, Automated alerts.
Head to head
Automated inventory update from Google, SFTP,XLSX or ANY feeds
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Canada
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Starter Plan
- · Unlimited options for product config
- · Up to 100 Orders
Professional Plan
- · Unlimited options for product config
- · Up to 500 orders per month
Business Plan
- · Unlimited options for product config
- · Up to 1,000 orders per month
Enterprise Plan
- · Over 1,000 orders a month
- · Unlimited options for product config
Free Plan
- · 1 update feed/supplier
- · Duplicate SKU sync
- · Import new products
- · Limit 2,000 products
- · Low stock alert
- · Only manual update
Starter
- · 1 to 5 update feed/supplier
- · 60+ connection method
- · Duplicate SKU sync
- · Import new products
- · Limit 500 - 2,500 products
- · Low stock alert
Expert
- · 1 - 25 update feeds/suppliers
- · 60+ connection method
- · AI generated content
- · Advance pricing rules
- · Duplicate SKU sync
- · Limit 5,000 - 100,000 products
Scale
- · 300,000 import new products
- · 60+ connection method
- · Custom API integration & setup
- · Full-stack ERP sync tailored
- · Unlimited Real-time sync priority
- · Unlimited products sync
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureKatana provides a comprehensive solution for managing your product and inventory processes. Easily pull raw materials, manage manufacturing orders. Katana offers real-time visibility into your entire production process, enabling data-driven decisions that enhance efficiency and profitability. By automating workflows and syncing inventory, you can streamline order fulfillment, reduce manual work, and avoid stockouts.
SyncX: Stock Sync is an all-in-one inventory sync & automation app for Shopify. Stop overselling with real-time inventory sync across multiple stores and data sources. Connect Google Sheets, FTP/SFTP, Google Drive, Dropbox, or REST API.
- Create Sales Orders and Manufacturing Orders in Katana based on recipes
- Sync inventory from Katana to update products from Katana in Shopify
- Sync products and variants from Katana to Shopify
- Get order details with the selected options information.
- Automate inventory updates seamlessly, minimizing manual work
- Set quantity rules to prevent overselling, ensuring stock accuracy
- Easily remove discontinued products to keep your store updated
- Export stock data to suppliers for accurate inventory tracking
All the numbers
Every figure, side by side
A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.
Adoption
| Measure |  Katana BOM Configurator |  syncX |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 413 |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | −1 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | 12 |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | 13% |
| Top store categories | Not published | Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, Health & Beauty |
| Top store countries | Not published | United States, United Kingdom, Canada |
Reviews
| Measure | Katana BOM Configurator | syncX |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 4.8 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 943 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 16 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | 42% |
Pricing
| Measure | Katana BOM Configurator | syncX |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $29/month | $7/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 3 days |
| Plans listed | 4 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | Katana BOM Configurator | syncX |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | Not enough data | #3 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | #1 in Inventory sync |
| Built for Shopify | No | Yes |
| Launched | Mar 21, 2025 | May 15, 2014 |
| Languages | 1 | 4 |
| Developer | DataAutomation | SyncX |
FAQ
Katana BOM Configurator and syncX: common questions
- Is Katana BOM Configurator or syncX cheaper?
- Only syncX lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $29/month for Katana BOM Configurator and $7/month for syncX. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Katana BOM Configurator lists 1 the others don’t mention, such as Real-time. syncX lists 47 the others don’t mention, such as Arts and crafts, Australia, Automated alerts, Baby products. A feature missing from a listing may still be supported; this compares what each App Store listing says.
- Where does this comparison’s data come from?
- Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Oct 13, 2026 for Katana BOM Configurator, Nov 12, 2026 for syncX; estimated figures are labeled.
How Shoplist compares apps
Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Oct 13, 2026 for Katana BOM Configurator, Nov 12, 2026 for syncX. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.