LogiStock vs Sensible Forecasting: Honest Comparison for Shopify Merchants (2026)
Stocky is shutting down in August 2026, and the Shopify App Store has responded predictably: a wave of new tools targeting the gap it leaves behind. Some aim to replace the whole workflow. Others pick one piece of it and go deep.
Sensible Forecasting falls into the second category. It’s a demand forecasting tool built specifically for Shopify. LogiStock is in the first — a full inventory management suite designed to replace what Stocky did, and then some.
Both are legitimate options. They just solve different problems. Here’s what you need to know to decide between them.
At a glance
| Sensible Forecasting | LogiStock | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $29/month flat | Free / $19 / $49 |
| Demand forecasting | Yes (core product) | Yes (AI-powered) |
| Purchase orders | Limited | Full PO management |
| DDMRP safety buffers | No | Yes (dynamic red/yellow/green) |
| AI assistant | No | Yes (natural language queries) |
| Multi-location | Limited | Yes |
| Exception detection | No | Yes |
| Free tier | No (trial only) | Yes (50 SKUs) |
| App Store reviews | ~10 reviews | Launching April 2026 |
Different tools, different scope. The rest of this article explains what that means in practice.
What Sensible Forecasting does well
Credit where it’s due. Sensible Forecasting picked a lane and stayed in it.
Focused product. It does demand forecasting for Shopify stores. That’s it. No feature bloat, no confusing menus for capabilities you’ll never use. If all you need is to know how much of each product to order next month, that clarity is valuable.
Simple flat pricing. $29/month regardless of SKU count. No per-SKU tiers, no GMV-based surprises, no calculator needed. You know exactly what you’re paying. In a market full of confusing pricing structures — looking at you, GMV-based models — that’s refreshing.
Growing product. It’s relatively new on the App Store with around 10 reviews so far, but the team is actively building. Early-stage apps often iterate faster because they’re closer to their users. Being early doesn’t mean being bad.
For a merchant who only needs forecasting data and handles everything else manually or through other tools, Sensible Forecasting is a straightforward option at a reasonable price.
Where it falls short
The flip side of focus is limitation.
No purchase order management. Sensible Forecasting can tell you what to order, but it won’t help you create, send, or track purchase orders. That means you’re still managing supplier communication manually — copying forecast numbers into emails or spreadsheets, then manually updating inventory when shipments arrive. For stores with a few suppliers, that’s fine. For stores with 10+, it’s hours of work per week that an integrated PO system eliminates.
No DDMRP buffers. DDMRP (Demand-Driven Material Requirements Planning) uses dynamic safety stock buffers that adjust automatically based on demand variability and lead times. It’s the difference between a static reorder point that was right three months ago and a dynamic one that adjusts as your sales patterns shift. Sensible Forecasting doesn’t offer this.
No exception detection. When a SKU suddenly spikes in sales, when a supplier lead time drifts, when you’re about to stock out on a product that takes 6 weeks to reorder — you need alerts, not just forecast numbers. Exception detection catches the things forecasting alone misses.
Limited track record. Around 10 reviews on the App Store. That’s not a dealbreaker — every app starts somewhere — but it means limited peer validation. You’re placing a bet on a young product. Sometimes that bet pays off. But it’s worth knowing you’re making it.
Doesn’t replace Stocky. If you used Stocky for purchase orders, receiving, and stock adjustments alongside forecasting, Sensible Forecasting covers only one of those workflows. You’ll need additional tools to replace the rest.
What LogiStock does differently
LogiStock was designed as a complete Stocky replacement from day one. That means it covers the full operational loop, not just the forecasting piece.
Forecasting plus purchase orders. Generate demand forecasts, then create POs directly from those forecasts — addressed to your suppliers, with correct quantities, sent without leaving the app. When the shipment arrives, receive it in LogiStock and inventory updates in Shopify automatically. That’s the full cycle in one tool.
DDMRP dynamic safety buffers. Every SKU gets a red/yellow/green buffer zone that adjusts based on actual demand patterns and lead times. Red means reorder now. Yellow means watch it. Green means you’re covered. These buffers aren’t static — they recalculate as conditions change. This is the methodology behind some of the most efficient supply chains in the world, made accessible for Shopify merchants.
AI natural language assistant. Ask questions in plain English. “Which products need reordering this week?” “What’s my slowest-moving inventory by location?” “Show me SKUs where the lead time is longer than 30 days.” Instead of navigating dashboards and building reports, you ask and get answers. This isn’t a gimmick — it’s a faster way to surface the information that drives purchasing decisions.
Exception detection. Automated alerts when something needs attention: unexpected demand spikes, approaching stockouts, lead time changes, overstock situations. The system watches so you don’t have to check dashboards every morning hoping you’ll catch problems in time.
Free tier. 50 SKUs, no credit card required. Enough to test the full workflow on a real store with real data before committing money.
Side-by-side feature matrix
| Feature | Sensible Forecasting | LogiStock Free | LogiStock Starter ($19) | LogiStock Pro ($49) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demand forecasting | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Purchase order creation | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| PO sending to suppliers | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Shipment receiving | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DDMRP buffers | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| AI assistant | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Exception detection | No | Limited | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-location support | Limited | Basic | Yes | Yes |
| SKU limit | Unlimited | 50 | 500 | Unlimited |
| Price | $29/month | $0 | $19/month | $49/month |
Who should choose what
Choose Sensible Forecasting if:
- You only need demand forecasting, not the full inventory workflow
- You already have a PO system or manage orders manually and that works for you
- You want a focused single-purpose tool and prefer that simplicity
- You’re comfortable with $29/month and don’t need a free tier to evaluate
- You’re willing to bet on a newer product that might iterate quickly
There’s nothing wrong with this choice. Not every store needs a full inventory management suite. If forecasting is your gap and the rest of your workflow already works, a focused tool can be the right call.
Choose LogiStock if:
- You need a proper Stocky replacement that covers POs, forecasting, receiving, and more
- DDMRP dynamic buffers matter to you (high-variability demand, complex supply chains)
- You want an AI assistant for fast inventory queries without dashboard navigation
- You need exception detection to catch problems before they become costly
- You want to start free and upgrade only when the value is proven
- You’re managing multiple locations and need that complexity handled
The honest answer is that these two apps serve different needs. Sensible Forecasting is a forecasting tool. LogiStock is an inventory management platform. Comparing them head-to-head is a bit like comparing a weather app to a farming management system — the weather app does its thing well, but the farming system includes weather alongside everything else you need to run the operation.
Pick based on what you actually need today and what you’ll need in six months. If forecasting is your only gap, Sensible Forecasting’s $29 flat rate is clean and simple. If Stocky’s shutdown is leaving multiple gaps in your workflow, LogiStock is built to fill all of them.
LogiStock is launching in April 2026. Full PO management, AI forecasting, DDMRP buffers, and exception detection — starting at $0. Get notified on launch day.