Foundation Software
7.7#2 in cost accounting softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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What both publish
| Fact | Foundation Software | Katana |
|---|---|---|
| Documentation and support | Purchase includes go-live training, six months of toll-free phone and web support, online help and regular updates; clients can download updates and training resources through the portal. | The knowledge base contains hundreds of articles covering items, sales, manufacturing, stock, integrations, apps, printing, FAQs and updates. |
| Founded | 1985 | 2017 |
| Headquarters | Strongsville, Ohio, United States | Tallinn, Estonia |
| Integrations | The vendor lists integrations across payroll, time tracking, project management, safety, HR, scheduling, analytics and estimating, using a secure API. | Native, partner and community integrations include Xero, Shopify, ShipStation, WooCommerce and ChatGPT, with additional tools available through the ecosystem. |
| Licence | FOUNDATION is commercially licensed software; the vendor does not publish an open-source licence and sells access through custom module and user pricing. | Katana is delivered as proprietary hosted software; its official terms grant service access rather than publishing source code under an open-source licence. |
| Public API | Foundation provides a REST-style Accounting API with subscription keys, OAuth/OpenID Connect authentication, sandbox and production credentials, and versioned OpenAPI specifications. | Katana provides a public API for custom dashboards, automation scripts, internal reporting and integrations. |
| Rating on Capterra | 4.3 out of 5 from 416 reviews | 4.6 out of 5 from 171 reviews |
| Rating on G2 | 3.7 out of 5 from 24 reviews | 4.4 out of 5 from 123 reviews |
| Rating on GetApp | 4.3 out of 5 from 416 reviews | 4.6 out of 5 from 171 reviews |
Foundation Software plans
- FOUNDATION Field Log (mobile app)Free
- FOUNDATIONPriced on request
- FOUNDATION construction accountingPriced on request
Katana plans
- FreeFree
- Core$299 a month
- Core (Capterra listing)$299 a month
- AdvantagePriced on request
Pick Foundation Software if…
Foundation Software suits construction companies managing bids, projects, field reporting, payroll, and financials in one suite. It is relevant to teams needing RFIs, submittals, scheduling, and listed integrations.
Pick Katana if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.