Shopify Is Killing Stocky: What 50,000 Merchants Need to Do Before August 2026
On August 31, 2026, Shopify will permanently shut down Stocky — the built-in inventory management app that tens of thousands of merchants depend on daily.
If you use Stocky for purchase orders, demand forecasting, stock transfers, or supplier management, you need a migration plan now. Not in July. Now.
Here’s exactly what to do, step by step.
What’s Actually Happening
Shopify announced that Stocky will be sunset as part of their shift toward their native inventory management features. After August 31:
- The Stocky app will stop working entirely
- Your PO history inside Stocky may become inaccessible
- Supplier configurations stored in Stocky will be lost
- Forecast data and analytics will disappear
Shopify is redirecting merchants to their built-in inventory tools, but those tools do not replace Stocky’s core functionality — particularly purchase orders, supplier management, and demand forecasting.
What Shopify’s Native Tools Can (and Can’t) Replace
✅ What Shopify native handles:
- Basic inventory tracking across locations
- Simple stock transfers between locations
- Low stock alerts (basic threshold-based)
- Inventory reports in Shopify Analytics
❌ What Shopify native does NOT do:
- Purchase order creation and management — gone
- Supplier management — gone
- Demand forecasting — gone
- Reorder point automation — gone
- Receiving workflow — gone
- ABC analysis — gone
If you only used Stocky for basic inventory tracking, you might be fine with native Shopify. If you used POs, suppliers, or forecasting, you need a third-party app.
Your Migration Timeline
Now → April 2026: Research & Test (You Are Here)
Week 1-2: Export your data
- Export your complete PO history from Stocky (CSV format)
- Export your supplier list with contact details, lead times, and MOQs
- Screenshot or export any custom settings or forecasting configurations
- Document your current reorder points and safety stock levels per product
Week 3-4: Evaluate alternatives
- Install 2-3 alternatives on free trials simultaneously
- Test with your actual inventory data (not just the demo)
- Pay attention to: import speed, forecast quality, PO workflow, supplier setup
May → June 2026: Parallel Run
- Keep Stocky running as your backup
- Run your chosen new app in parallel for at least 2-4 weeks
- Compare forecast accuracy between old and new
- Move your PO workflow to the new app
- Train your team on the new interface
July 2026: Full Cutover
- Make the new app your primary system
- Stop creating new POs in Stocky
- Final data export from Stocky as archive
- Remove Stocky (or let it sunset automatically)
August 31, 2026: Stocky Shuts Down
- If you’ve followed this timeline, this date is a non-event
- If you haven’t started… you’ll be panic-installing the first app you find
What to Look for in a Replacement
Based on conversations with hundreds of merchants in the Shopify Community and Reddit, here’s what matters most:
Must-Have (Non-Negotiable)
- ✅ Purchase order management (create, send, receive)
- ✅ Supplier database with lead times
- ✅ Demand forecasting (at least basic)
- ✅ Shopify integration that syncs inventory automatically
- ✅ Export capability (never get locked in again)
Nice-to-Have (Quality of Life)
- 🎯 Reorder point automation
- 🎯 Multi-location support
- 🎯 Email POs directly to suppliers
- 🎯 Receiving workflow with partial shipments
- 🎯 ABC analysis or equivalent prioritization
Future-Proof (AI Era)
- 🔮 AI-powered forecasting (not just moving averages)
- 🔮 Natural language interface (ask questions, get answers)
- 🔮 Visual dashboards (not just spreadsheet tables)
- 🔮 Automated anomaly detection
The Cost Reality
Stocky was free. Your replacement probably won’t be. Here’s what to budget:
| Store Size | Recommended Tier | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| < 50 SKUs | Free tier app | $0 |
| 50-500 SKUs | Starter/Growth plan | $19-49/mo |
| 500-5,000 SKUs | Professional plan | $49-119/mo |
| 5,000+ SKUs | Enterprise plan | $119-299/mo |
The math that matters: If your store does $500K/year and stockouts cost you 4-8% of revenue, that’s $20K-$40K lost annually. Even a $49/mo app ($588/year) pays for itself 34-68× over if it prevents just one major stockout.
Don’t cheap out on inventory management to save $19/mo. The cost of a stockout dwarfs the cost of any app.
Common Migration Mistakes
❌ Waiting until July
The #1 mistake. Everyone will migrate in July, support teams will be overwhelmed, and you’ll be making rushed decisions. Start now.
❌ Not exporting Stocky data
Once Stocky shuts down, your PO history inside it is gone. Export everything. Today.
❌ Picking the cheapest option only
Free apps with no business model will eventually shut down too (sound familiar?). Pick an app with sustainable pricing and active development.
❌ Not running in parallel
Switching cold turkey on July 31 is how you end up with broken POs and wrong inventory counts. Always overlap for 2-4 weeks minimum.
❌ Ignoring your team
If your warehouse staff or purchasing team used Stocky daily, involve them in evaluating the replacement. The best app is the one your team will actually use.
Our Recommendation
We built LogiStock specifically for merchants migrating from Stocky. It does everything Stocky did — POs, suppliers, receiving, forecasting — plus visual inventory health (red/yellow/green buffers) and an AI assistant.
But we’re obviously biased. Here’s our honest advice regardless of which app you choose:
- Start now. Export your Stocky data this week.
- Test 2-3 apps. Don’t commit to the first one you try.
- Budget $19-49/mo. Free tools are a false economy for any store over 50 SKUs.
- Run in parallel. Always overlap old and new for at least 2 weeks.
- Involve your team. They’re the ones using it daily.
The Stocky shutdown is annoying, but it’s also an opportunity to upgrade from a neglected 2.7★ app to something actually good. Silver linings.
Need help migrating from Stocky? Install LogiStock free — we’ve built a one-click import for Stocky PO history.
Last updated: February 28, 2026