If you've been managing your Shopify inventory with Stocky, you've probably already seen the notice: Stocky is officially being sunset on August 31, 2026.

The app was delisted from the Shopify App Store on February 2, 2026 — meaning no new installs, no reinstalls. And if you were relying on features like inventory transfers or min/max forecasting, those already stopped working back in July 2025.

For many merchants, this isn't just an inconvenience. It's a disruption to workflows you've spent years building.

So what now?

What's Actually Happening with Stocky

Let's lay out the timeline so you know exactly what you're dealing with:

July 7, 2025 — Inventory transfers and min/max forecasting removed from Stocky. If your replenishment workflows depended on these, they're already gone.

February 2, 2026 — Stocky removed from the Shopify App Store. You can't reinstall it, even if you had it before and uninstalled.

August 31, 2026 — Complete shutdown. Stocky stops working entirely. All historical data — purchase orders, stocktakes, supplier records — will be inaccessible unless you export it beforehand.

One critical detail many merchants miss: suppliers cannot be exported from Stocky. If you have dozens of supplier relationships configured inside the app, that information needs to be manually recreated elsewhere.

Can Shopify's Built-In Tools Replace Stocky?

Shopify is encouraging merchants to migrate to the inventory management features built into Shopify Admin and Shopify POS. And to be fair, Shopify has been investing in these native tools — you now get purchase orders, transfers, adjustments, and some basic reporting directly in the admin panel.

But here's the honest reality: for many growing stores, Shopify's built-in tools aren't enough.

Merchants in the Shopify Community forums are already raising concerns. Common pain points include no "fill shelves" or restock-to-target functionality, having to use "suppliers" instead of vendors (which breaks existing workflows), no automated purchase order creation based on recent sales velocity, limited forecasting capabilities, and no barcode printing within transfers.

One merchant in the forums put it bluntly: they had taken their store off a full ERP system because Stocky handled 90% of the work — and now they're being told the only comparable replacement is paying $350–$1,000+/month for an ERP again.

That's not a realistic path for most Shopify stores.

What to Look for in a Stocky Replacement

Before jumping to any alternative, it's worth understanding what your store actually needs. Here's a practical framework:

If you only need basic stock tracking — adjusting quantities, viewing inventory levels, simple transfers — Shopify's built-in admin tools will likely be sufficient. No need to pay for a third-party app.

If you rely on forecasting, automated replenishment, purchase order workflows, or supplier management — you need a dedicated inventory planning tool. This is where Stocky's real value was, and it's exactly where Shopify Admin falls short.

The key capabilities to evaluate in any replacement are demand forecasting based on historical sales and seasonal trends, automated replenishment alerts and reorder points, fast purchase order creation with supplier management, backorder and preorder support to capture revenue from out-of-stock items, customizable reporting that goes beyond what Shopify offers natively, and seamless Shopify integration that doesn't require you to change how you operate.

Why Fabrikatör Is Built for Exactly This Moment

Fabrikatör is an inventory planning and optimization platform designed specifically for Shopify and Shopify Plus stores. It covers everything Stocky did — and adds a significant layer of intelligence on top.

Here's what makes it a strong fit for merchants transitioning from Stocky:

Demand Forecasting That Actually Works

Stocky's forecasting was basic — and according to many user reviews, not particularly accurate. Fabrikatör uses advanced algorithms that factor in historical sales data, seasonal trends, and growth patterns to give you forecasts you can actually trust when placing orders.

Purchase Orders in Seconds

Creating POs in Stocky was functional but manual. Fabrikatör automates and accelerates the entire process — from generating purchase orders based on your forecasted demand to managing supplier communications and tracking incoming inventory.

Automated Replenishment

Instead of manually checking what's running low, Fabrikatör monitors your stock levels and triggers replenishment recommendations automatically. You set the rules; Fabrikatör does the watching.

Backorder & Preorder Support

This is something Stocky never offered. When a product goes out of stock, Fabrikatör lets you enable backorders so you don't lose the sale. You can integrate with Klaviyo to keep customers informed about restocking dates — turning a potential lost customer into a confirmed order.

Reports That Drive Decisions

Beyond standard inventory reports, Fabrikatör provides insights on fast-selling and slow-moving products, revenue forecasting, dead stock identification, and inventory value analysis. These are the reports that help you make smarter purchasing decisions, not just track what you already know.

Integrations Where It Matters

Fabrikatör connects with QuickBooks, Xero, ShipHero, Katana, and Klaviyo — giving you a connected operations stack. Stocky offered none of these integrations.

5-Star Rated on the Shopify App Store

While Stocky sat at 2.7 stars with widespread complaints about declining functionality and poor support, Fabrikatör maintains a perfect 5/5 rating. Merchants consistently praise the product's reliability and the team's responsiveness.

How the Two Compare at a Glance

"But Stocky Was Free..."

This is the question on every merchant's mind. Stocky came bundled with Shopify POS Pro at no extra cost. Fabrikatör starts at $99/month.

Here's the way to think about it: Stocky being "free" also meant limited investment from Shopify, declining feature quality, poor support, and ultimately — the app being killed. Many merchants using Stocky were already experiencing the cost of that "free" tool in the form of inaccurate forecasts, manual workarounds, and stockouts that directly hit revenue.

Fabrikatör's pricing is based on your monthly sales revenue — $99/month for stores under $50K in sales, $149/month for $50K–$200K, and $350/month for $200K–$400K. Every plan includes unlimited SKUs and unlimited users. When you consider the revenue recovered from fewer stockouts, better purchasing decisions, and time saved on manual processes, the ROI tends to be clear within the first month.

Free Migration Assistance — We'll Handle the Transition for You

We understand that switching tools in the middle of running a business is stressful. That's why Fabrikatör is offering free migration assistance from our inventory experts to every merchant transitioning from Stocky.

Here's what that includes:

Guided data migration — We'll help you export your Stocky data and set up your products, suppliers, and inventory levels in Fabrikatör. Since Stocky doesn't allow supplier exports, our team will help you recreate that information so nothing is lost.

Workflow mapping — Our team will review how you currently use Stocky and configure Fabrikatör to match (and improve) your existing processes — from PO creation to replenishment rules.

Onboarding and training — Get a personalized walkthrough of the platform so your team is confident from day one. No generic webinars — real conversations about your store's needs.

Ongoing support — Fabrikatör's customer support team consists of supply chain experts. After migration, we're here to help you optimize, not just troubleshoot.

👉 Book your free migration consultation here or install the app and message our team directly. We'll take it from there.

A Simple Migration Plan

If you want to get started on your own, here's a practical path:

Step 1: Export your Stocky data now. Don't wait until August. Export purchase order history, stocktake records, and any reports you want to keep. Remember — this data won't transfer to Shopify automatically after the shutdown.

Step 2: Install Fabrikatör and let it sync. The app connects to your Shopify store and pulls your product catalog, inventory levels, and order history automatically. Most stores are up and running in under 30 minutes.

Step 3: Configure your forecasting and replenishment rules. Set your lead times, reorder points, and supplier information. If you need help with this, our team is standing by.

Step 4: Run both tools in parallel for a few weeks. Validate that your data is accurate and your processes are working before fully cutting over from Stocky.

Step 5: Fully transition and enjoy the upgrade. Once you're comfortable, stop using Stocky and let Fabrikatör handle everything — with better accuracy, automation, and insight than what you had before.

The Bottom Line

Stocky served a purpose for a lot of Shopify merchants, but it's been in decline for years — and now it's going away entirely. Shopify's native tools will cover the basics, but if your store depends on forecasting, automated replenishment, and efficient purchasing workflows, you need a dedicated solution.

Fabrikatör was built for exactly the kind of merchant who relied on Stocky — and designed to take you further. Better forecasting, faster POs, automated replenishment, backorder support, and real customer support from people who understand supply chain operations.

Don't wait until August to figure this out. The best time to migrate is while Stocky still has your data.

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