Arda
QR kanban cards that trigger reorders from the floor
- Researched profile
- Free plan
- Starting price
- $35 per month (Solo)
- Free option
- Free plan
- Pricing
- Free plan + paid
- Deployment
- Web, Mobile scanning
The lean-stack take
A lean shop can run a two-bin or card-based pull system digitally without replacing the ERP. A scan at the point of use adds the item to an order queue, grouped by supplier, so buyers reorder only what was consumed.
Best for
Small and mid-size manufacturers that want a simple pull system for consumables and purchased parts.
Watch out for
The free plan has one seat and no order queue, so most shops start on Team or Pro.
About
About Arda
Arda is a kanban-card inventory replenishment system for manufacturers. Physical kanban cards carry QR codes that trigger reorders where materials are used.
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Features
What Arda offers
QR kanban cards
Physical cards with QR codes act as reorder signals at the point of use.
Login-free scanning
Anyone can scan a card from a phone without an account.
Order queue
A live queue groups items to reorder by supplier.
One-click purchase orders
Turn the queue into purchase orders in one step.
Unlimited cards and items
Print unlimited cards and catalog items.
Works with existing systems
Runs alongside an existing MRP, ERP or spreadsheets.
API access
API access on the Pro plan for connecting other systems.
Pricing
Arda pricing and plans
Checked on the vendor's pricing page, October 2, 2026
Free
$0
Free forever
- 1 seat
- No order queue orders
Solo
$35/month
Monthly
- 1 seat
- 10 orders per month
Team
$149/month
Billed annually
- Unlimited seats and orders
- Team scanning
Pro
$299/month
Billed annually
- Unlimited seats and orders
- API access
Custom
Quote
- Multi-site operations
Team and Pro are flat monthly prices with unlimited seats, not per user. Prices change often, so confirm them with the vendor.
Strengths and limitations
What stands out, and what to watch
Strengths
- Free plan to try the card system
- Flat pricing with unlimited seats on Team and Pro
- Scanning needs no login
- Works alongside an existing ERP or spreadsheets
- Purchase orders created in one click
Limitations
- The free plan has no order queue orders
- API access only on Pro
- Focused on replenishment rather than production kanban loops
Based on the vendor's published plans and documentation, not a hands-on test.
Fit
Is Arda right for your team?
A good fit if…
- You run a small shop and reorder consumables by hand
- You want a two-bin or card pull system without ERP changes
- Floor staff should trigger reorders from a phone
- You want predictable flat pricing
Look elsewhere if…
- You need production kanban loops and heijunka
- You need deep ERP integration in a large plant
- You need supplier portals across a supply chain
Reviews
What Arda users say
We haven't found published reviews of Arda on G2 or Capterra yet. Smaller lean tools often have none, so judge it on the facts above and a trial.
Similar tools
Arda alternatives
IKS e-Kanban (manufactus)
Price on request
German web-based e-kanban system for production and logistics loops, with SAP and other ERP integration.
KanbanBOX
Published pricing
Cloud e-kanban system that digitizes internal and supplier kanban loops with heijunka, sequencing and milk-run features.
SyncKanban (Synchrono)
Price on request
E-kanban application that sizes loops from demand trends and sends real-time replenishment signals to suppliers.
| Tool | Pricing | Starting price | Free plan or trial | Deployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arda | Free plan + paid | $35 per month (Solo) | Free plan | Web, Mobile scanning |
| IKS e-Kanban (manufactus) | Price on request | Quote-based | Free trial | Web, Cloud, On-premises |
| KanbanBOX | Published pricing | €290 per plant/month | None listed | Web, iOS, Android |
| SyncKanban (Synchrono) | Price on request | Quote-based | None listed | Web |
From each vendor's published pricing. Check current prices on their sites.
FAQ
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