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Krato Software

3.8 (22 reviews) Visit Website

Overview

Building an MLM company in Africa presents challenges that Silicon Valley software simply does not understand. Internet connectivity is unreliable in many areas. Mobile money is more common than bank accounts. USSD codes are used more than smartphone apps. And the regulatory landscape varies dramatically between countries. Krato was built for these realities. Their mobile money integration supports M-Pesa, MTN Mobile Money, Airtel Money, and other popular African mobile payment systems. The USSD module lets distributors check their commissions, register new members, and place orders using basic feature phones — no smartphone or internet required. The offline mode caches data locally and syncs when connectivity is available, preventing the data loss that plagues cloud-only platforms in areas with spotty internet. The platform supports standard MLM plan types and includes commission processing, genealogy management, and a basic e-commerce module. The interface is intentionally simple — optimized for low-bandwidth connections and smaller screens. For MLM companies operating in Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, or other African markets, Krato is one of the very few platforms that genuinely understands the infrastructure challenges. For companies in developed markets, there are many better options.

Ratings Breakdown

Overall 3.8/5
Ease of Use 4.2/5
Customer Service 4.0/5
Features 3.7/5
Value for Money 4.5/5

Pros & Cons

Pros

Only MLM platform with genuine African market infrastructure support
Mobile money integration covers major African payment systems
USSD support works on basic feature phones — no smartphone needed
Offline mode handles connectivity challenges
Affordable pricing appropriate for African markets

Cons

Not competitive with platforms designed for developed markets
Feature set is intentionally basic
Limited scalability for large global operations
Small development team
Documentation and support primarily in English and French

Key Features

Mobile Money Integration USSD Support Offline Mode Low-Bandwidth Optimized M-Pesa MTN Money Airtel Money Commission Engine Simple Interface Multi-Language African SMS Integration

Detailed Features

African Infrastructure 6

  • Low-bandwidth optimization
  • Offline mode
  • Data sync on reconnect
  • Feature phone support
  • Simple interface
  • Minimal data usage

Mobile Money 6

  • M-Pesa integration
  • MTN Mobile Money
  • Airtel Money
  • Orange Money
  • Tigo Pesa
  • EcoCash

USSD Module 6

  • Commission checking via USSD
  • Member registration
  • Order placement
  • Balance inquiry
  • No internet required
  • Feature phone compatible

Commission Management 4

  • Standard calculations
  • Multi-plan support
  • Mobile payout
  • SMS notifications

E-Commerce 4

  • Basic catalog
  • SMS ordering
  • Mobile ordering
  • Cash collection tracking

Communication 4

  • SMS notifications
  • USSD messaging
  • WhatsApp
  • Voice alerts

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Quick Info

Starting Price
$1,200
One-time License
Deployment Cloud, Self-Hosted
Platforms Web, USSD, Mobile
Company Size Small, Medium
Country Kenya
Founded 2016
Free Trial Available Visit Website

Supported Plans

Binary Unilevel Matrix Hybrid

Integrations

M-Pesa MTN Mobile Money Airtel Money SMS Gateways PayPal

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