LogiStock vs Forstock: Which AI Inventory App Fits Your Shopify Store? (2026)
Forstock and LogiStock both promise AI-powered inventory management for Shopify. Both generate purchase orders. Both appeared after Shopify announced Stocky’s August 2026 shutdown. If you found one through a Reddit thread or an App Store search, you’ve probably wondered how the other stacks up.
We built LogiStock, so we’ll be direct about our bias. We’ll also be honest about what Forstock does well, because a misleading comparison helps nobody.
At a glance
| LogiStock | Forstock | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $0/mo (Free tier) | Not publicly listed (see forstock.io) |
| Pricing model | Flat tiers: Free / $19 / $49 | Unknown — requires sign-up |
| Purchase orders | Full workflow (draft → received) | PO generation from reorder table |
| Demand forecasting | Statistical + AI, seasonal + spike detection | AI-based demand insights |
| DDMRP buffers | Yes — dynamic red/yellow/green zones | No |
| Exception detection | Stockouts, overstock, velocity changes, dead stock | Not confirmed |
| NL assistant | Yes — ask questions in plain English | No |
| Multi-location | Yes | Unknown |
| Free trial | Permanent free tier (50 SKUs) | Unknown |
| Shopify rating | New (launching 2026) | 5.0/5 (3 reviews) |
| Launched | 2026 | September 2025 |
What Forstock does well
Real users recommend it organically. Forstock has gotten mentioned in r/shopify threads by merchants who appear to use the product. Organic Reddit mentions are hard to manufacture. That suggests an app that delivers enough value for people to volunteer it as a recommendation.
PO generation from a reorder table. Forstock’s core loop looks straightforward: AI analyzes your sales, builds a reorder table, and lets you generate supplier-ready purchase orders from it. For stores that want “tell me what to buy, let me send the order,” that direct path has appeal.
Active content marketing. Their blog covers practical topics like automating purchase orders on Shopify. They’re building search visibility the right way.
Clean 5-star rating. Three reviews, all positive. Small sample, but no red flags.
Where LogiStock differs
Transparent, flat pricing. Forstock doesn’t publish pricing on the App Store or in an obvious place on their site. LogiStock costs $0 for up to 50 SKUs, $19/mo for Starter (1,000 SKUs), and $49/mo for Pro (unlimited). No GMV-based calculations, no revenue tiers. You know what you’ll pay before you install.
DDMRP buffer methodology. LogiStock uses Demand-Driven Material Requirements Planning to assign every SKU a dynamic safety zone. Red means order now. Yellow means watch it. Green means you’re covered. This isn’t a static reorder point — buffers adjust as your demand variability changes. Forstock doesn’t appear to offer DDMRP or dynamic buffer zones.
Exception detection goes beyond stockouts. LogiStock flags five categories of inventory anomalies: stockout risk, overstock, demand spikes, velocity drops, and dead stock. These exceptions show up in a dedicated center with severity and recommended actions. Forstock’s exception capabilities aren’t documented in their App Store listing or website.
Natural language assistant. Ask “Which products need reordering this week?” or “Why is this SKU red?” and get a plain-English answer with context. Forstock doesn’t advertise a conversational interface.
Permanent free tier. LogiStock’s free plan includes 50 SKUs, core inventory tracking, basic alerts, and reorder recommendations. No time limit. Forstock’s free offering (if any) isn’t documented publicly.
Where Forstock has the edge
It’s already live on the App Store. Forstock launched in September 2025 and has accumulated real reviews and organic recommendations. LogiStock hasn’t been submitted yet. If you need an app today, Forstock is available for install right now.
Simpler pitch. Forstock’s value proposition is compact: AI forecasting + PO generation. If you don’t need DDMRP, exception detection, or an NL assistant, and you just want AI-driven purchase orders, Forstock’s focused scope might feel less complex.
Reddit social proof. Getting mentioned organically in community threads carries more weight than marketing copy. Forstock has that. LogiStock doesn’t yet.
Which one should you pick?
Choose Forstock if:
- You need an AI inventory app installed today (LogiStock isn’t on the App Store yet)
- You want a focused tool: AI forecasting + PO generation, nothing more
- Organic community recommendations matter more to you than feature checklists
Choose LogiStock if:
- You want a free tier with no time pressure to evaluate
- DDMRP buffer methodology (dynamic safety zones) matters for your inventory strategy
- You need exception detection across multiple categories (not just stockouts)
- A natural language assistant for inventory questions appeals to you
- Transparent, published pricing is important
Wait and compare both if:
- You’re currently on Stocky and have months before the August shutdown
- You want to test both apps on your real data before committing
- Feature depth matters more than immediate availability
The honest take
Forstock is a real product with real users. The organic Reddit mentions carry weight that no feature comparison table can override. If your priority is “get something working now,” Forstock is a legitimate option.
LogiStock goes deeper: DDMRP, five-category exceptions, natural language queries, and predictable flat pricing. We built it specifically for merchants who want more than basic forecasting + POs, especially those replacing Stocky who relied on detailed inventory intelligence.
Both apps target the same gap Stocky is leaving behind. The question is whether you need a focused PO tool or a fuller inventory intelligence platform. That depends on your store.