TL;DR
- Stocky is being discontinued by Shopify, leaving merchants without a built-in PO and forecasting tool.
- The best alternatives must cover: demand forecasting, purchase orders, supplier management, and reorder alerts.
- Stock Wise replicates and extends Stocky's full workflow — and is currently free during early access.
- Migration takes less than 10 minutes.
Why Stocky Is Being Shut Down
Shopify announced the discontinuation of Stocky, its native inventory planning app. Merchants who relied on Stocky for:
- Creating and managing purchase orders
- Forecasting demand based on sales velocity
- Tracking supplier lead times
- Generating reorder suggestions
…now need to find a replacement before their workflow breaks.
This is a critical gap. Without a proper forecasting and PO tool, merchants risk stockouts during peak season or tying up cash in overstock.
What to Look for in a Stocky Alternative
Before comparing tools, align on the workflow you need to replace:
| Stocky Feature | What to Look For |
|---|---|
| Purchase order creation | Full PO builder with supplier info |
| Demand forecasting | AI/ML-based, not just averages |
| Reorder point suggestions | Auto-calculated per SKU |
| Supplier management | Multiple suppliers, lead times |
| Shopify sync | Real-time inventory and order sync |
How to Migrate from Stocky to Stock Wise
Step 1: Install Stock Wise from Shopify App Store
Go to the Shopify App Store and install Stock Wise. The app will immediately begin syncing your store's order history and inventory levels.
Step 2: Sync Your Products (Automatic)
Stock Wise automatically pulls:
- All active products and variants
- 60+ days of order history
- Current inventory levels across locations
No CSV import required.
Step 3: Configure Supplier Lead Times
In Stock Wise Settings, enter the lead time (days from PO to arrival) for each supplier. This is the key input for accurate reorder point calculations.
Step 4: Review Your Reorder Recommendations
Within minutes of installation, Stock Wise shows which products are at risk. The dashboard surfaces:
- Order Now status (below reorder point)
- Overstock status (excess holding cost)
- Days of stock remaining
Step 5: Create Your First Purchase Order
Select the products flagged as "Order Now", choose the supplier, and Stock Wise auto-fills the recommended quantities based on demand forecast and lead time.
Stock Wise vs Stocky: Feature Comparison
| Feature | Stocky | Stock Wise |
|---|---|---|
| Demand forecasting | Basic (sales velocity) | AI/ML time series |
| Purchase orders | ✅ | ✅ |
| Supplier management | Limited | ✅ Full supplier profiles |
| Reorder point | Manual | Auto-calculated |
| Safety stock | Manual | Auto-calculated |
| ABC analysis | ❌ | ✅ |
| Email alerts | ❌ | ✅ |
| Price | Free (discontinued) | Free during early access |
Common Migration Questions
Will I lose my Stocky PO history? Stocky PO history lives in your Shopify admin. Stock Wise starts fresh from your current inventory and order data — your Shopify order history is preserved in Shopify.
How long does the forecast take to generate? First forecast is ready within 10 minutes of installation.
Does it work with multiple locations? Yes. Stock Wise supports multi-location Shopify stores.
Get Started
Stock Wise is free during early access. Install on Shopify →