# Stocky Is Shutting Down August 2026: Your Complete Migration Guide

If you're a Shopify merchant using Stocky for inventory management, you've probably heard the news: **Stocky is shutting down on August 31, 2026.** After that date, the app will stop working entirely and any data you haven't exported will be gone forever.

This isn't a "maybe" — it's happening. Here's everything you need to know to prepare.

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## The Stocky Shutdown Timeline

| Date | What Happens |
|---|---|
| **July 7, 2025** ✅ | Inventory forecasting and inventory transfers removed from Stocky |
| **February 2, 2026** ✅ | Stocky delisted from the Shopify App Store (no new installs) |
| **August 31, 2026** 💀 | **Stocky shuts down completely** — all data deleted |

> ⚠️ **Key detail:** Shopify has confirmed that historical data (purchase orders, stocktakes, supplier info) will **not** automatically transfer to any other system. You must manually export before the deadline.

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## What You Lose When Stocky Shuts Down

If you don't act before August 31, you lose:

- ✅ **Purchase order history** — all POs you've created and tracked
- ✅ **Supplier information** — names, contacts, lead times (cannot be exported!)
- ✅ **Stocktake records** — inventory count history
- ✅ **Forecasting data** — demand predictions and reorder suggestions
- ✅ **Inventory transfer history** — records of stock moved between locations

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## Step-by-Step: How to Export Your Stocky Data

Do this **now** — don't wait until August.

### Step 1: Export Purchase Orders

1. Open Stocky in your Shopify Admin
2. Go to **Purchase Orders**
3. Click **Export** → Download as CSV
4. Save the file somewhere safe (Google Drive, Dropbox)

### Step 2: Export Stocktake Records

1. Go to **Stocktakes** in Stocky
2. Export each stocktake as CSV
3. Save alongside your PO exports

### Step 3: Manually Document Supplier Info

This is the painful one — **Stocky doesn't let you export supplier data.** You need to:

1. Open each supplier in Stocky
2. Copy their name, email, phone, lead time, and notes
3. Paste into a spreadsheet

> 💡 **Pro tip:** Do this first. It's the most tedious step and the data is irreplaceable.

### Step 4: Export Product & Inventory Data

1. In Shopify Admin → **Products** → **Export**
2. This gives you current inventory levels across locations
3. This is your baseline for any new system

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## What Does Shopify Offer Instead?

Shopify is moving basic inventory features into the native Admin:

| Feature | Shopify Admin (Built-in) | Stocky (Being Removed) |
|---|---|---|
| Track inventory levels | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Multi-location stock | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Inventory transfers | ✅ Yes (added 2025) | ❌ Removed Jul 2025 |
| Purchase orders | ⚠️ Basic | ✅ Full PO management |
| Demand forecasting | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Reorder suggestions | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Stocktakes with barcode | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Supplier management | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |

**Bottom line:** Shopify's built-in tools cover the basics, but if you rely on **forecasting, purchase orders, or supplier management**, you need a third-party app.

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## Best Stocky Alternatives in 2026

Here are the top options, organized by price and features:

### For Small Stores ($0–20/mo)

| App | Price | Forecasting | POs | Stocky Import | Free Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Restocky** | Free – $39/mo | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ 100 SKUs |
| Forthcast | $19.99/mo | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ (trial) |
| Horse | $0–50/mo | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ 100 sales |
| Bee Low Stock Alert | $4.99–99/mo | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |

### For Growing & Enterprise Stores ($49+/mo)

| App | Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Prediko | $49–349/mo | AI-powered forecasting, DTC brands |
| Fabrikatör | $99–350/mo | Enterprise, backorder management |
| Sumtracker | $29–199/mo | Multi-channel (Amazon, eBay + Shopify) |
| Katana | $99+/mo | Manufacturers with BOMs |

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## Migration Checklist

Use this checklist to make sure you don't miss anything:

- [ ] Export all Purchase Orders from Stocky (CSV)
- [ ] Export all Stocktake records (CSV)
- [ ] Manually document all supplier information
- [ ] Export product/inventory data from Shopify Admin
- [ ] Choose a replacement app and install it
- [ ] Import your historical data into the new app
- [ ] Run both systems in parallel for 2–4 weeks
- [ ] Verify forecasting accuracy in the new system
- [ ] Train your team on the new workflow
- [ ] Uninstall Stocky before August 31

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## How Much Time Do You Have?

```
TODAY ─────────────── June 2026 ──────────── August 31, 2026
  │                      │                        │
  Start migrating     Ideal completion         DEADLINE
  Export data now     New system running       Data deleted
                      Team trained             Stocky gone
```

**Don't wait until August.** The best time to start is now. Export your data this week, pick an alternative, and give yourself enough runway to test before the deadline.

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## FAQ

### Will Shopify notify me before Stocky shuts down?

Yes. Shopify will send emails to all Stocky users before the August 31 deadline. But don't rely on that — start planning now.

### Can I reinstall Stocky after February 2026?

No. Stocky was delisted from the App Store on February 2, 2026. If you've already uninstalled it, you cannot get it back.

### Will my inventory data be affected?

Your **Shopify inventory levels** (stock counts per location) are stored in Shopify, not in Stocky. Those are safe. What you lose is Stocky-specific data: POs, stocktakes, forecasts, and supplier info.

### Is there a free Stocky replacement?

Yes. [Restocky](https://restocky.app) offers a free plan for up to 100 SKUs, with forecasting, alerts, and a one-click Stocky data import.

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*Last updated: March 2026. We'll keep this guide current as the Stocky shutdown approaches.*