Stocky Alternative: The Honest Guide for Growing Shopify Brands (2026)
Stocky is being discontinued — removed from the Shopify App Store in February 2026 and fully shut down on August 31, 2026. If you're on Stocky, the question isn't “should I switch” anymore. It's where to go, and when. Here's the honest ranking by brand shape.
⚠️ Stocky is shutting down on August 31, 2026
Shopify is sunsetting Stocky and folding inventory features into Shopify Admin. The timeline: some forecasting features were removed in July 2025, the app was pulled from the Shopify App Store on February 2, 2026 (you can no longer install or re-install it), and it stops working entirely on August 31, 2026.
Do this before you do anything else: export your Stocky data — purchase orders, stocktakes, and especially supplier records (suppliers can't be exported automatically and won't carry over). And do not panic-uninstall: once it's gone you can't reinstall it, and you may lose access to your historical data early.
Quick Answer
Every Stocky user needs a destination before August 31, 2026. Which one depends on your brand shape:
Still Shopify-only with simple needs? Shopify's built-in inventory management (in Shopify Admin) is the free baseline Shopify is migrating Stocky users onto — start there.
Outgrowing simple? The honest ranking: SKU Compass if you've added Amazon or Walmart, hold stock at 3PLs, or want a dedicated analyst; Inventory Planner for deep forecasting across Shopify and several other carts; SoStocked if Amazon FBA has become your primary channel.
Which Stocky alternative fits you? Four things to weigh
Since you have to move regardless, the only question is where. These four factors decide it — the more that apply, the further past the free baseline you should look.
Do you sell on more than one channel?
Stocky was Shopify-native by design and never saw non-Shopify demand. If you've added Amazon FBA, Walmart WFS, or any other channel, your replacement needs to forecast all of them together — otherwise you're back to forecasting Shopify in one place and everything else in spreadsheets. This is the single biggest factor in which tool you choose.
How complex is your forecasting?
Stocky's model was light — demand smoothing on recent sales and simple reorder suggestions. If your catalog has grown past a few hundred SKUs with seasonality, variable lead times, and per-SKU safety-stock needs, you want a replacement with weighted multi-window velocity and real seasonality modeling, not another light tool you'll outgrow again.
Do you want software-only, or a human in the loop?
Stocky was software-only. For brands at $5M+ with limited internal supply-chain expertise, software-alone can leave a gap. If you'd rather have someone watch the numbers and hand you recommendations to review, that's a managed-service ask — and most Stocky alternatives don't offer it.
Where does your inventory actually sit?
Stocky tracked Shopify locations. If you hold inventory at a 3PL, a prep center, or upstream at Amazon AWD, your replacement needs to count it — or the reorder math drifts as your fulfillment gets distributed. The more places your stock lives, the more this matters.
If none of those apply — Shopify's native inventory tools are your free baseline.
For a Shopify-only brand with a manageable catalog and simple demand, you don't need to pay for a heavyweight forecasting tool. Shopify's built-in inventory management — the features Shopify is migrating Stocky users onto — covers the core job for free. Start there, and only move to a paid tool once one of the four factors above genuinely becomes true.
The mistake is over-buying: jumping straight to an expensive multi-channel tool when you're still a simple Shopify-only brand. Match the tool to your actual shape.
The honest ranking of Stocky alternatives (2026)
SKU Compass — best for multi-channel + managed-service option
Native Amazon FBA + AWD + Shopify + Walmart in one engine. Per-FNSKU 2026 fee math, weighted multi-window velocity, per-SKU lead time + safety stock, and warehouse/3PL stock tracking beyond Shopify locations. Tier 2 ($1,997/mo) bundles a dedicated inventory analyst. From $350/mo.
Best when: you added Amazon/Walmart, your inventory is distributed across 3PLs, or you want a human analyst alongside the software. The natural landing spot for a Shopify brand that has gone multi-channel.
Inventory Planner — best for deep forecasting across several carts
One of the deepest forecasting tools available, with strong vendor-managed PO workflows, mature replenishment recommendations, and multi-warehouse splits. It's genuinely multi-channel — Shopify, Amazon, BigCommerce, WooCommerce, and wholesale — so it's a real option if you want forecasting depth without a managed-service component.
Best when: you want the deepest self-serve forecasting and your team has the bandwidth to run it without an analyst. Where SKU Compass differs is the Amazon-native fee math (per-FNSKU FBA + AWD) and the optional dedicated analyst — weigh those against IP's forecasting depth.
SoStocked — best if you've become Amazon-primary
Amazon-focused forecasting tool with strong rule-based reorder logic. If your Shopify store has become secondary and Amazon FBA is now the bulk of revenue, SoStocked is purpose-built for that shape. Multi-channel is via integration; Shopify becomes the secondary channel.
Best when: Amazon FBA is >70% of your revenue and Shopify has become the smaller channel.
Shopify native inventory — best free baseline for simple Shopify-only
The built-in inventory features in Shopify Admin — the destination Shopify is migrating Stocky users onto. Free with your existing plan, no new tool to learn deeply. Forecasting is basic, but for a Shopify-only brand with simple demand it covers the core job without adding cost.
Best when: you're 100% Shopify, your catalog and demand are simple, and none of the four factors above apply yet.
The capability matrix — Stocky vs the alternatives
| Capability | Stocky | SKU Compass | Inventory Planner | SoStocked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Availability | Sunsetting Aug 31, 2026 | Active | Active | Active |
| Cost | Was free w/ POS Pro | $350+/mo | ~$300+/mo | ~$200+/mo |
| Native Shopify forecasting | Yes | Yes | Yes (deep) | Integration |
| Native Amazon FBA forecasting | No | Yes | Integration | Yes |
| AWD upstream tracking | No | Yes | No | Partial |
| Native Walmart WFS | No | Yes | Integration | Integration |
| Forecasting depth | Basic | Strong | Strong | Strong |
| 3PL / off-marketplace stock | Shopify locations only | Yes | Limited | Limited |
| Per-FNSKU 2026 fee math | No | Yes | No | Partial |
| Managed-service tier | No | Yes | No | No |
The honest caveat
SKU Compass is on this list and we built it. We rank it first for multi-channel + managed-service because we genuinely don't see another tool offering both at the mid-market line — but if you want the deepest self-serve forecasting without an analyst, Inventory Planner is a strong honest choice, and if you've gone Amazon-primary, SoStocked. We called those out above.
The real honest part: don't let the deadline rush you into the wrong tool. Export your Stocky data now (especially suppliers), then move deliberately to the option that matches your actual brand shape. If you're genuinely simple and Shopify-only, Shopify's native inventory is a fine, free landing spot — don't over-buy. The deadline is real; panic-buying isn't required.
Frequently asked questions
Is Stocky being discontinued?
Yes. Shopify is sunsetting Stocky. It was removed from the Shopify App Store on February 2, 2026 (it can no longer be installed or re-installed), and it stops working entirely on August 31, 2026. Shopify is folding inventory features into Shopify Admin and migrating Stocky users onto its native inventory tools. Every Stocky user needs a replacement before the August deadline.
What should I do before Stocky shuts down?
Export your data first — purchase orders, stocktakes, and especially supplier records (suppliers can't be exported automatically and won't carry over, so capture them manually). Do not uninstall Stocky to “clean up,” because once it's gone you can't reinstall it and may lose historical-data access early. Then pick a replacement that matches your brand shape and migrate before August 31, 2026.
What is the best Stocky alternative for 2026?
It depends on your shape. For brands that went multi-channel (added Amazon/Walmart), SKU Compass (native FBA + AWD + Shopify + Walmart + optional managed service). For the deepest self-serve forecasting across several carts, Inventory Planner. For Amazon-primary brands, SoStocked. For simple Shopify-only brands, Shopify's native inventory management is the free baseline Shopify migrates Stocky users onto.
What replaces Stocky in Shopify?
Shopify is moving inventory capabilities directly into Shopify Admin, and that native inventory management is the default destination for Stocky users with simple, Shopify-only needs. If your needs are more complex — multi-channel, deeper forecasting, 3PL stock, or wanting a human analyst — a dedicated tool like SKU Compass, Inventory Planner, or SoStocked is the better replacement.
What’s the difference between Stocky and Inventory Planner?
Stocky was free, built into Shopify, with basic forecasting — and it's being discontinued. Inventory Planner is a paid, actively-supported tool with much deeper forecasting (weighted velocity, vendor-managed POs, multi-warehouse replenishment) and genuine multi-channel support across Shopify, Amazon, BigCommerce, WooCommerce, and wholesale. For a brand outgrowing Stocky's light model, IP is a natural step up.
Can a Stocky alternative handle Amazon inventory?
Some can. Stocky itself was Shopify-only and never forecast Amazon. If you sell on Amazon, choose a replacement that forecasts it natively — SKU Compass (native FBA + AWD) or SoStocked (if Amazon has become your primary channel). Inventory Planner connects Amazon via integration. The point of moving off Stocky is to stop leaving non-Shopify demand in spreadsheets.
How much does it cost to switch from Stocky?
Shopify's native inventory tools are free with your plan. Among paid options: SKU Compass from $350/mo (1-2 week onboarding), Inventory Planner ~$300+/mo (2-4 weeks), SoStocked ~$200+/mo (1-3 weeks). The bigger cost is operational — exporting Stocky data and setting up the new tool — so start before the August 31 deadline rather than at it.