As we are all aware, Shopify has confirmed that Stocky, its native inventory forecasting app, retires on 31 August 2026. Shopify’s own migration guidance points merchants to the built-in inventory tools in Shopify admin and Shopify POS.
Does any of this describe your situation?
- You’ve relied on Stocky for reorder suggestions and now need a replacement
- Stock forecasts are often wrong, and you’ve been manually correcting or second-guessing them anyway
- You’ve been patching gaps Stocky never covered — B2B, warehouse execution, multi-channel stock — with spreadsheets
- You’re currently searching for “Stocky alternative” and finding mostly other forecasting-only tools
Stok.ly replaces Stocky with something structurally different: order management-led, inventory-centric ERP that controls the transactions Stocky only ever forecasted around.
A forecasting add-on versus an operational control platform
| Stocky | What this created | Stok.ly |
|---|---|---|
| Forecasted reorder points from sales velocity | Suggestions only — no control over what happened next | Real-time available-to-sell calculation drives actual order and allocation decisions |
| No B2B, warehouse, or multi-channel control | Gaps patched manually alongside the tool | B2B trade accounts, warehouse execution, and multi-channel stock native to the same platform |
| Add-on to Shopify, not a system of record | Stocky’s shutdown leaves no operational core behind it | Native two-way Shopify integration built into a full inventory-centric ERP |
Who this is for
- Shopify merchants who used Stocky for reorder forecasting and need a replacement before the shutdown date
- Growing merchants who have outgrown a forecasting-only tool and need genuine operational control
Who this is not for
Merchants with a single sales channel and straightforward stock, who only need lightweight reorder suggestions. Shopify’s own native inventory tools are a genuinely sufficient, free replacement for that use case — this isn’t a page arguing everyone needs a paid platform.
Frequently asked questions
When does Stocky shut down?
Stocky retires on 31 August 2026, per Shopify’s official migration guidance.
Why not just use Shopify’s built-in inventory management instead of switching platforms?
For many merchants, Shopify’s native inventory tools are the right choice, and Shopify’s own guidance recommends them. They make sense for single-channel operations with straightforward stock. They have the same scope limitations Stocky had — no B2B trade accounts, no manufacturing, no multi-channel allocation control — so merchants who need those specifically will still hit the same ceiling.
What’s the difference between Stocky and Stok.ly?
Read What Operators Are Saying
If you’re evaluating ERP or considering replacing your current system, start with what operators are saying:
⭐ G2 Reviews
https://www.g2.com/products/stok-ly-inventory-management-erp-with-built-in-ai/reviews
⭐ Capterra Reviews
https://www.capterra.com/p/184736/Stok-ly/
⭐ Trustpilot Reviews
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/stok.ly
Book a 30-minute demo
Talk to the Stok.ly team about migrating from Stocky before the shutdown. We’ll show you what operational control looks like beyond forecasting alone – https://www.stok.ly/contact/