Here's an honest, feature-by-feature comparison.

Feature Comparison

What You Gain by Switching

1. You don't need POS Pro anymore (saves $89/mo)

Stocky was bundled with Shopify POS Pro. If you were paying \(89/mo primarily for Stocky's inventory features, you can now get similar functionality for \)0–39/mo with Restocky — and drop POS Pro if you don't need the other POS features.

2. Real-time low stock alerts

Stocky didn't proactively alert you. You had to open the app and check. Restocky sends email and Slack notifications the moment a product drops below your threshold.

3. Flexible velocity windows

Stocky calculated forecasting based on fixed time periods. Restocky lets you choose 30, 60, or 90-day windows — and even override per-SKU for products with different sales patterns.

4. It keeps working after August 31

This one's obvious but important. Stocky stops on August 31, 2026. Restocky doesn't.

What You Might Miss

Barcode scanning stocktakes

Stocky had built-in barcode scanning for physical inventory counts. Restocky is adding this feature, but it's not available yet at launch. If stocktakes are critical to your workflow, plan to use Shopify's native stocktake feature (or the Stocktake app) temporarily.

Supplier database

Stocky let you save supplier contact information and associate suppliers with products. Restocky currently uses per-SKU lead times instead of a dedicated supplier database. For most merchants this covers the main use case (knowing when to reorder), but if you managed many suppliers in Stocky, you'll need to keep that info in a spreadsheet for now.

Email POs directly to suppliers

Stocky could email purchase orders to suppliers directly from the app. Restocky generates PO documents for export — you then email them yourself or use your existing email workflow. Direct send is on the roadmap.

Migration: 5 Minutes

1. Export from Stocky → Purchase Orders CSV, Stocktakes CSV
2. Install Restocky → Connect your store (instant inventory sync)
3. Upload Stocky CSV → One-click import, columns mapped automatically
4. Set your thresholds → Lead time, safety stock, alert threshold
5. Done → Dashboard shows your inventory health immediately

The Bottom Line

Restocky isn't trying to be Stocky 2.0 — it's trying to be the forecasting tool Stocky should have been: simpler, with proactive alerts, and without requiring a $89/mo POS Pro subscription.

If you relied on Stocky primarily for velocity tracking, reorder points, and purchase orders, Restocky covers you. If you heavily used barcode stocktakes and supplier management, those features are coming but you may need interim solutions.

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The good news: inventory forecasting isn't rocket science. Here's how to do it — with or without an app.

The 3 Numbers You Need

Every inventory forecast boils down to three numbers:

1. Sales Velocity

How many units of each product you sell per day.

Sales Velocity = Units Sold ÷ Number of Days

Example: You sold 90 units of "Blue T-Shirt XL" in 30 days
→ Velocity = 90 ÷ 30 = 3 units/day

2. Days of Stock Remaining

How many days your current inventory will last at the current sales rate.

Days of Stock = Current Stock ÷ Daily Velocity

Example: You have 45 units in stock, selling 3/day
→ Days of Stock = 45 ÷ 3 = 15 days

3. Reorder Point

The stock level at which you should place a new order.

Reorder Point = (Lead Time + Safety Stock) × Daily Velocity

Example: Supplier takes 7 days, you want 3 days buffer, velocity is 3/day
→ Reorder Point = (7 + 3) × 3 = 30 units
→ When stock hits 30, order more

Method 1: The Spreadsheet Approach (Free)

If you have fewer than 50 SKUs, a spreadsheet works fine.

Step 1: Export Your Orders

In Shopify Admin → Analytics → Reports → "Sales by product variant"

• Set date range to last 30 days
• Export as CSV

Step 2: Calculate Velocity

In Google Sheets:

Column A: Product Name
Column B: Units Sold (30 days)
Column C: Current Stock (from Products export)
Column D: =B2/30                           (daily velocity)
Column E: =IF(D2>0, C2/D2, "No sales")   (days of stock)
Column F: =(7+3)*D2                        (reorder point, 7-day lead time + 3-day buffer)
Column G: =IF(C2<F2, "⚠️ ORDER NOW", "OK")

Step 3: Review Weekly

Set a calendar reminder every Monday: open the sheet, update stock numbers, check Column G.

Pros: Free, you understand the math. Cons: Manual, error-prone, doesn't scale past ~50 SKUs.

Method 2: Use an App (Recommended)

If you have 50+ SKUs or multiple locations, automate this with an app.

Apps like Restocky do all of the above automatically:

• Pull your sales data from Shopify in real-time
• Calculate velocity per SKU continuously
• Alert you via email or Slack when items hit the reorder point
• Generate purchase orders with recommended quantities

The math is the same — the app just runs it for you, every day, across all SKUs.

Common Forecasting Mistakes

❌ Using too short a window

Don't calculate velocity from just 7 days of data. A single viral TikTok could skew everything. Use 30 days minimum, 90 days for stable products.

❌ Ignoring lead time

Your reorder point must account for how long your supplier takes to deliver. If they take 14 days and you order when stock hits zero, you'll be out of stock for 2 weeks.

❌ Not adding safety stock

Supply chains aren't perfect. Always add a buffer (typically 3–7 days of extra stock) to your reorder point.

❌ Treating all products the same

Your best-seller with 10 orders/day needs different treatment than a slow-mover with 1 order/week. Set different lead times and safety stock per product category.

❌ Forgetting about seasonality

A 30-day average in January won't predict February (Valentine's Day) or November (Black Friday). For seasonal products, look at the same period last year if possible.

The 80/20 of Inventory Forecasting

You don't need a PhD in supply chain management. For most Shopify stores:

1. Calculate velocity (units/day per SKU)
2. Know your lead times (days until supplier delivers)
3. Set reorder points (lead time + buffer × velocity)
4. Check weekly (or set up automated alerts)

This alone prevents 80% of stockouts. Everything else — seasonal modeling, trend analysis, AI prediction — is optimization on top of a solid foundation.

Next Steps

• Under 50 SKUs? Download our free velocity spreadsheet template and start today
• Over 50 SKUs? Try Restocky free — automates everything above
• Coming from Stocky? Read our complete migration guide

This isn't a soft deprecation. The app will stop working entirely. Your purchase orders, supplier data, sales velocity tracking, and reorder points will disappear unless you take action.

Here's everything you need to know — and a clear migration plan.

What's Actually Happening?

Shopify announced that Stocky, the free inventory management tool included with Shopify POS Pro, will be fully discontinued by the end of August 2026. After that date:

• ❌ The Stocky app will no longer be accessible
• ❌ All in-app purchase orders will be deleted
• ❌ Supplier records and lead times will be lost
• ❌ Sales velocity tracking and demand forecasts will stop
• ❌ Reorder point calculations will disappear

Shopify's native inventory features (quantity tracking, transfers) will continue to work, but the advanced planning tools that thousands of merchants rely on daily — those are going away.

What Data Should You Export Right Now?

Don't wait until August. Export these now:

1. Purchase Orders

Go to Stocky → Purchase Orders → export all as CSV. This includes:

• PO numbers and dates
• Supplier details
• Line items with quantities and costs
• Receiving status

2. Supplier List

Export your complete supplier database:

• Contact info and payment terms
• Lead times per supplier
• Currency and default shipping costs

3. Inventory Data

While Shopify keeps basic quantities, Stocky's enriched data includes:

• Cost prices per variant
• Reorder points and safety stock levels
• Sales velocity calculations

4. Stock Transfers & Adjustments

If you've been using Stocky for stock transfers between locations, export the history before it's gone.

Pro tip: Create a folder on your computer called Stocky-Export-2026 and save everything there. You'll need these CSVs for whichever tool you migrate to.

Your 4-Week Migration Plan

Here's the exact timeline we recommend:

Week 1: Export & Evaluate

• Export all Stocky data (POs, suppliers, inventory costs)
• Install your replacement app
• Import your Stocky data into the new app

Week 2: Configure & Customize

• Set up low stock alerts and reorder points
• Configure supplier details and lead times
• Create your first purchase order in the new system

Week 3: Run in Parallel

• Use both Stocky and the new app side-by-side
• Verify that reorder points match
• Check that sales velocity calculations are accurate
• Confirm PO workflow works for your team

Week 4: Full Transition

• Stop using Stocky for new POs
• Train team members on the new interface
• Set up email/Slack alerts for low stock
• Done! You're migrated.

What to Look for in a Replacement

Based on what Stocky users actually relied on daily, here's your checklist:

Must-Have (Stocky Parity)

• ✅ Sales velocity tracking — 30/60/90-day rolling averages per SKU
• ✅ Reorder point calculation — auto-calculated based on velocity + lead time
• ✅ Purchase order management — create, send, receive POs
• ✅ Supplier management — contacts, lead times, payment terms
• ✅ Low stock alerts — email notifications when stock drops below threshold
• ✅ Cost tracking — cost price per variant, COGS visibility

Nice-to-Have (Beyond Stocky)

• 📊 Demand forecasting — AI-powered projections, not just velocity
• 📈 Inventory health score — single metric showing overall inventory health
• 📅 Reorder calendar — visual timeline of upcoming POs
• 🏆 Supplier scorecards — grade suppliers on reliability
• 📱 Barcode scanning — receive stock with your phone camera
• 🔗 Stocky CSV import — one-click migration from your exported data

Deal-Breakers to Avoid

• ❌ Apps that require minimum $99/mo — Stocky was free, you shouldn't need to 10x your costs
• ❌ No free tier — you should be able to test properly before committing
• ❌ No PO management — some "inventory apps" only do forecasting
• ❌ Complex onboarding — if it takes more than 2 days to set up, it's too complicated

The Hidden Cost of Waiting

Here's what happens to merchants who wait until August:

1. Support queues explode. Everyone migrates at once. Response times go from hours to days.
2. Data export may break. Shopify could start deprecating Stocky features before the hard cutoff.
3. No parallel testing. You need 2-4 weeks of running both systems to catch issues. Starting in August means you're flying blind.
4. Holiday season prep. Q4 planning starts in August/September. Switching inventory tools during your busiest planning period is painful.

The best time to migrate is now. The second best time is next week.

Start Your Migration Today

Here's the simplest path:

Step 1: Export your Stocky data (30 minutes)

Step 2: Install a replacement that supports Stocky import

Step 3: Import your data and run both side-by-side for 2 weeks

Step 4: You're done. Stocky who?

Frequently Asked Questions

Will Shopify replace Stocky with something else?

As of now, Shopify has not announced a Stocky replacement. They've improved native inventory features (transfers, quantities) but the advanced planning tools are being deprecated.

Can I export Stocky data after August 31?

No. Once the app is discontinued, your data inside Stocky will no longer be accessible. Export everything before the deadline.

What if I only use Stocky for POs?

You still need to migrate. Even if you only use purchase orders, those will be deleted when Stocky shuts down. Export your PO history and switch to an app that handles PO management.

How long does migration actually take?

For most stores: 30 minutes to export, 15 minutes to import, 2 weeks of parallel testing. The actual work is minimal — it's the parallel testing period that takes time.

What happens to my cost data?

Stocky stores cost prices that may not be in your main Shopify admin. Export these before migration. Most replacement apps can import cost data from your Stocky CSV export.