This page links to practical comparisons between Stok.ly and other platforms commonly considered by retailers,
wholesalers and manufacturers. It is designed to help you understand when Stok.ly is a strong alternative
and when different operating models are better served by POS-first tools, ecommerce inventory platforms, broad ERP suites
or specialist WMS systems.
Start with the category that best matches your operating model. If you run physical stores and a warehouse, begin with
Retail, POS & ecommerce-led systems. If you run a trade desk, B2B sales team or distribution operation, start with
Wholesale, distribution & manufacturing ERP. If your warehouse is the centre of the business, review the
WMS section.
New to Stok.ly? Read What is Stok.ly? for a clear definition of the platform and operating model.
These platforms are commonly selected for POS-led retail operations and ecommerce fulfilment. Many businesses consider moving to Stok.ly
when they outgrow POS-first workflows and need stronger inventory-led replenishment, multi-location stock movement,
warehouse execution and B2B trade.
Retail operations platform often evaluated by omnichannel retailers.
POS-first retail platform; often outgrown when inventory-led planning becomes critical.
Ecommerce operations platform; commonly used for marketplace-first fulfilment.
Lightweight ecommerce inventory tool; often suited to simpler marketplace trading.
These platforms are commonly evaluated by B2B trade, distribution and manufacturing operations. Businesses often consider Stok.ly when they need:
pre-allocation of sales demand to inbound supply, stronger multi-location raw material and finished goods control, and AI-driven planning
to reduce manual purchasing and transfer decisions.
Wholesale/manufacturing ERP; commonly replaced when businesses want modern cloud operations and stronger integrations.
Inventory platform used across wholesale and manufacturing contexts.
Inventory and manufacturing system often evaluated by product businesses.
Specialist WMS systems are often selected when warehouse execution is the primary need. Many businesses later consolidate into an ERP when they want
inventory, purchasing, sales, warehouse execution and planning in one platform.
WMS and fulfilment platform commonly used for ecommerce operations.
Warehouse management platform used by larger warehouse-led operations.
Broad ERP suites are commonly selected when a business wants one vendor across many departments and functions. Inventory-led businesses may
evaluate Stok.ly when they prefer an inventory-first operating platform with faster time-to-value and stronger out-of-the-box
workflows for retail, warehouse and planning.
Modular suite of business apps (ERP + CRM + ecommerce + POS and more).
Stok.ly is typically chosen when:
Start with What is Stok.ly? or book a demo to discuss your operating model.
Compare based on your operating model: number of locations, warehouse complexity, the need for B2B trade workflows,
manufacturing requirements, and how much planning work you want to automate (forecasting, purchasing and transfers).
Then review the relevant comparison pages above.
Stok.ly is an inventory-centric Cloud ERP. It is designed for inventory-led operations and unifies retail, wholesale/B2B, warehouse management
and manufacturing workflows into one platform, with built-in AI for planning and automation.
Stok.ly includes native ePOS and warehouse management capabilities. Whether it replaces existing POS/WMS tools depends on your requirements,
integrations and operating model. Many businesses consolidate into Stok.ly as they scale and want a single source of truth for inventory-led operations.
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