Shopify is retiring Stocky. This guide covers everything merchants need to know: what is happening, what you lose, how to migrate without losing data, and how the leading alternatives compare so you can pick the right one for your store.
Stocky, Shopify's free purchase order and inventory forecasting tool, is being phased out. Merchants who rely on it for purchase orders, transfers, or forecasting need to choose a replacement and migrate their vendor and product data before it is removed. Supremo is the closest direct replacement for most single brand Shopify and Shopify Plus merchants, with stronger forecasting and vendor cost tracking than Stocky offered. Larger multi channel operations or manufacturers should evaluate Cin7 or Katana instead. The right migration takes under an hour for most stores if you follow the checklist below, but the data export step needs to happen before Stocky is removed, not after.
Stocky is being retired by Shopify and will no longer be available as a free bundled tool inside Shopify POS Pro. Shopify has not published a detailed public roadmap for the shutdown, so merchants should treat any specific shutdown date they see from third parties with caution and check Shopify's own changelog and help center directly for the current status.
Stocky was originally built by an independent company and became part of Shopify's product lineup after Shopify acquired it. For several years it has received little to no functional updates, even as Shopify's core admin and API architecture evolved. This kind of stagnation is usually a leading indicator that a tool is heading toward deprecation, which is what is happening here.
The practical impact is that merchants who use Stocky for purchase orders, vendor management, transfers, or forecasting need a plan. Your underlying Shopify inventory counts are not affected, since those live in Shopify itself, not inside Stocky. What is at risk is the operational data that only exists inside Stocky: vendor records, historical cost data, and the workflow tools built around them.
Shopify has communicated that Stocky is being deprecated, but as of this writing a precise, universally confirmed shutdown date has not been something we can independently verify for every merchant account. Rollout and shutdown timing for Shopify app deprecations has historically varied by merchant plan and region in past cases.
Because of this, the responsible guidance is not to rely on a specific date. Instead:
1. Check the notice inside your own Shopify admin or POS Pro settings, since Shopify typically notifies affected merchants directly 2. Check Shopify's official changelog and help center for the current, authoritative status 3. Treat any date mentioned in third party articles, including this one if it becomes outdated, as something to verify rather than rely on directly
> Pro tip: set a calendar reminder to re-check Shopify's official changelog monthly until you have completed your migration. Deprecation timelines for bundled tools have shifted before across the industry, in both directions.
If you take no action before Stocky is removed, you will lose access to your purchase order history, vendor records, and forecasting data stored inside Stocky, and you will need to manage reordering manually through Shopify's native admin or spreadsheets until you set up a replacement.
Your Shopify product catalog and current stock levels will remain intact, since that data is stored in Shopify itself. What disappears is the operational layer: you will not be able to view past purchase orders inside Stocky, pull up vendor cost history, or use Stocky's reorder suggestions. For a store doing any meaningful order volume, this typically means a return to manual spreadsheet based reordering, which is slower and more error prone than a dedicated tool.
The safest path is to export your data now, even if you have not yet decided on a replacement app.
Before Stocky is removed, export your vendor list, cost history, and any open or recent purchase order records, and confirm your Shopify product catalog and stock counts are accurate.
Specifically:
Do this even before you have chosen a replacement app. Data export should not wait on a decision you have not made yet.
You should export your vendor records, cost history, and open purchase order details, since these do not live anywhere else in Shopify and cannot be recovered once Stocky is removed.
| Data Type | Where It Lives | Recoverable After Shutdown? |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify product catalog and stock counts | Shopify admin | Yes, unaffected |
| Vendor contact records | Stocky only | No, export first |
| Historical cost prices | Stocky only | No, export first |
| Open purchase orders | Stocky only | No, document manually first |
| Past sales history used for forecasting | Shopify order history | Yes, but Stocky's specific calculations are not |
| Transfer order history | Stocky only | No, export first |
The most common migration mistake is waiting until Stocky is already removed to start exporting data, which means vendor records and cost history are simply gone. A close second is migrating product data without reconciling stock count discrepancies first, which causes the new system to inherit inaccurate numbers from day one.
Other frequent mistakes include:
For most single location or small multi location stores, migrating from Stocky to a new inventory app can be completed in under an hour if your Shopify product data is already clean and you have your vendor list ready to import.
1. Export vendor and cost data from Stocky (10 minutes) 2. Sign up for your chosen replacement app and connect it to Shopify (5 minutes) 3. Let the app auto import your product catalog from Shopify (5 to 10 minutes, mostly automated) 4. Import or manually re enter your vendor list (10 to 15 minutes depending on vendor count) 5. Set initial reorder points or let the app calculate them from existing sales history (10 minutes) 6. Manually recreate any currently open purchase orders (varies, typically 5 to 10 minutes per open order) 7. Run a test purchase order to confirm the workflow before relying on it for a real order (5 minutes)
Stores with a large number of SKUs, many open purchase orders, or complex multi location reorder rules should expect this to take longer, potentially a few hours spread across a day, rather than a single sitting.
Merchants migrating from Stocky often forget to reset their reorder point thresholds for the new app rather than reusing Stocky's old numbers, which may not reflect current sales velocity. They also commonly forget to map each Shopify location individually if they operate more than one store, instead of assuming the new app will infer locations automatically.
Other frequently overlooked items:
A strong Stocky replacement should handle purchase orders with flexible partial receiving, support forecasting based on actual sales velocity and seasonality rather than flat averages, support multi location transfers if you operate more than one store, and integrate natively with Shopify rather than through a clunky CSV based sync.
Beyond those core requirements, also weigh:
Supremo is a Shopify native inventory app covering purchase orders, transfers, vendor management, and forecasting, built specifically to replace the workflows Stocky merchants relied on, with deeper forecasting logic and vendor cost tracking that Stocky did not offer.
| Capability | Stocky | Supremo |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase orders | Yes, basic states only | Yes, with line item editing on partial receiving |
| Inventory transfers | Yes, limited visibility | Yes, with in transit tracking |
| Forecasting | Flat historical velocity | Velocity trend plus seasonality, factoring in lead time |
| Vendor cost history | Basic, current price only | Tracked over time |
| Multi location reorder logic | Uniform across locations | Per location settings |
| Active development | No, deprecated | Yes |
| Cost | Free | Paid, tiered by order volume |
The most honest way to frame this comparison: Stocky did the basics adequately for years at no cost, which is exactly why so many merchants are attached to it. Supremo is not free, but it is built to handle the specific gaps that caused merchants to need a replacement in the first place, namely forecasting that adjusts to trends and seasonality, and vendor cost tracking over time.
Supremo is a good fit for Shopify and Shopify Plus merchants who need purchase orders, transfers, and forecasting in one tool, operate at a scale where manual reordering is becoming time consuming, and do not require manufacturing or bill of materials functionality.
Supremo is not the right fit for merchants who manufacture products from raw materials and need bill of materials and production tracking, or for very low volume stores where a free or near free tool with minimal features is sufficient and the cost of a paid tool is not yet justified by time saved.
| Feature | Supremo | Stocky | Prediko | Inventory Planner | GoodDay | Katana | Cin7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase Orders | Yes | Yes (legacy) | Yes | Yes | Limited | Yes | Yes |
| Inventory Transfers | Yes | Yes | Limited | Limited | Limited | Yes | Yes |
| Forecasting | Trend and seasonality based | Flat velocity | Yes | Advanced, customizable | No | Limited | Yes |
| Demand Planning | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | Limited | Yes |
| Multi Location | Yes, per location settings | Yes, uniform | Limited | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Vendor Management | Yes, with cost history | Basic | Limited | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Manufacturing / BOM | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Native to Shopify | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No, via integration | No, via integration |
| Free Trial | Yes | N/A | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Limited |
| Support | Live chat and email | None (legacy) | Email and chat | Limited | Email and chat | Dedicated account manager |
Pricing is intentionally left out of this matrix since vendor pricing changes frequently. Always confirm current pricing directly on each provider's official site before deciding.
A two location apparel brand previously applied the same reorder logic to its flagship and outlet stores, which led to overstocking at the slower moving outlet location. Per location forecasting settings resolved this by letting each location's reorder points reflect its own sales pattern.
A seasonal home goods retailer found that flat velocity forecasting consistently under ordered ahead of its peak season because it weighted only recent sales, missing the prior year's seasonal spike. Forecasting that incorporates seasonality patterns reduced stockouts heading into the predictable demand increase.
A growing Shopify Plus merchant needed to track which of its five suppliers had been increasing costs over time in order to renegotiate terms, which required manually checking old invoices without any historical cost tracking in place. A vendor management system with cost history made that information available on demand instead.
1. Do you manufacture products from raw materials and need bill of materials tracking? If yes, evaluate Katana. 2. Do you sell across many channels beyond Shopify at significant volume and need a full ERP? If yes, evaluate Cin7. 3. Is forecasting precision and customization your single highest priority, regardless of price? If yes, evaluate Inventory Planner alongside Supremo. 4. Do you need purchase orders, transfers, and forecasting built specifically for Shopify, at a price scaled to your order volume? If yes, Supremo is built for this case. 5. Is your order volume very low and a free or near free basic tool sufficient for now? If yes, GoodDay or manual spreadsheet tracking may be adequate until you outgrow it.
Stocky's retirement is not optional to plan around, even though Shopify has not published a fully confirmed shutdown date as of this writing. Merchants should export their vendor and cost data now regardless of which replacement they choose. For most single brand Shopify and Shopify Plus merchants who relied on Stocky for purchase orders, transfers, and basic forecasting, Supremo offers the closest like for like replacement, with forecasting that accounts for trend and seasonality and vendor cost tracking that Stocky never had. Merchants with manufacturing needs should look at Katana, large multi channel enterprises should look at Cin7, and merchants who want the deepest possible forecasting customization regardless of cost should evaluate Inventory Planner directly against Supremo before deciding. Whatever you choose, the migration itself is straightforward if you export your data early and follow a checklist rather than waiting until the tool disappears.
**What is the best Stocky alternative?** For most Shopify and Shopify Plus merchants who need purchase orders, transfers, and forecasting without manufacturing complexity, Supremo is the closest match to what Stocky offered, with stronger forecasting and vendor cost tracking.
**What is replacing Shopify Stocky?** Shopify has not announced a single official built in replacement. Merchants need to choose a third party app such as Supremo, Inventory Planner, Prediko, Katana, or Cin7 based on their size and needs.
**Why is Stocky shutting down?** Stocky has gone years without significant feature updates and is built on an older technical foundation that does not match Shopify's current admin and API architecture, which is typical of tools heading toward deprecation.
**Is Stocky actually discontinued yet?** Stocky is being phased out, but merchants should check their own Shopify admin notifications and Shopify's official changelog for the current, account specific status rather than relying on a fixed date from a third party source.
**When does Stocky shut down?** A precise, universally confirmed shutdown date is not something that can be reliably stated for every merchant, since Shopify has historically varied deprecation timing by plan and region. Check your Shopify admin directly for your account's specific notice.
**What happens to my Stocky data when it shuts down?** Vendor records, cost history, and purchase order history stored inside Stocky are at risk of being lost. Your core Shopify product and stock data is unaffected since it lives in Shopify itself.
**Can Shopify replace Stocky with native admin features alone?** Shopify's native admin handles basic stock counts but does not include purchase order workflows, vendor cost history, or forecasting, so most merchants who used those features will need a dedicated third party app.
**How do I migrate from Stocky?** Export your vendor and cost data before Stocky is removed, choose a replacement app, connect it to Shopify, import your product and vendor data, recreate any open purchase orders manually, and run a test order before relying on the new system fully.
**How long does migrating from Stocky take?** Most single location or small multi location stores can complete migration in under an hour. Stores with many SKUs, vendors, or open purchase orders should expect a few hours spread across a day.
**What data should I export from Stocky before it shuts down?** Export your vendor and supplier records, cost price history, and details of any open purchase orders, since none of this is stored anywhere else in Shopify.
**Does Supremo support purchase orders?** Yes. Supremo supports draft, sent, partially received, and fully received purchase order states with line item level editing.
**Does Supremo support inventory transfers?** Yes. Transfers are tracked as a separate workflow with in transit status and destination receiving confirmation.
**Can Supremo manage multiple warehouses?** Yes. Supremo supports per location reorder points and forecasting for merchants operating multiple warehouses or store locations.
**Does Supremo work with Shopify POS?** Yes. Supremo integrates with Shopify's inventory data, which includes stock managed through Shopify POS locations.
**Does Supremo support forecasting?** Yes. Supremo's forecasting incorporates sales velocity trends across multiple time windows and seasonality, and factors in supplier lead time when suggesting reorder timing.
**Is Supremo free?** No. Supremo uses a tiered pricing model based on order volume. Confirm current pricing directly with Supremo since pricing details change over time.
**Does Supremo have a free trial?** Yes, Supremo offers a free trial period so merchants can evaluate the platform before committing.
**Does Supremo track vendor cost history?** Yes. Supremo stores historical cost data per vendor, which lets merchants see how pricing has changed over time rather than only viewing current cost.
**Is Supremo only for Shopify Plus merchants?** No. Supremo works for standard Shopify and Shopify Plus merchants, though larger Plus merchants with higher order volume and multiple locations tend to get more value from its multi location and forecasting features.
**What is the difference between Supremo and Inventory Planner?** Inventory Planner offers the deepest forecasting customization among the apps compared here, typically at a higher price point. Supremo offers strong forecasting alongside native purchase order, transfer, and vendor management workflows in one platform at a more accessible price.
**What is the difference between Supremo and Katana?** Katana is built around manufacturing, including bill of materials and production tracking. Supremo does not support manufacturing workflows and is built for merchants who buy and resell finished goods rather than produce them.
**What is the difference between Supremo and Cin7?** Cin7 is an enterprise platform built for complex, multi channel operations, typically with higher pricing and more implementation complexity. Supremo is built specifically for Shopify and Shopify Plus merchants who want purchase order, transfer, and forecasting functionality without enterprise level complexity.
**Can Supremo handle seasonal demand spikes?** Yes. Supremo's forecasting accounts for seasonal patterns from prior periods rather than relying only on recent sales velocity, which helps avoid under ordering ahead of predictable seasonal increases.
**Is switching from Stocky difficult?** The main source of difficulty is manually recreating any open purchase orders, since these typically cannot be imported automatically between apps. Product and vendor data import is usually largely automated through guided onboarding.
**What size store is Supremo built for?** Supremo fits stores ranging from growing single location merchants to larger multi location Shopify Plus brands. Manufacturers and large multi channel enterprises are typically better served by Katana or Cin7 respectively.
**Do I need a Stocky replacement if I only have one product and low order volume?** Not necessarily. Very low volume stores may be able to manage reordering manually or with a free basic tool until order volume grows enough to justify a dedicated paid app.
**Will my Shopify inventory counts be affected when Stocky shuts down?** No. Your Shopify product catalog and stock counts are stored in Shopify itself and are not affected by Stocky's removal. Only Stocky specific data like vendor records and purchase order history is at risk.
**Can I use more than one inventory app at the same time during migration?** Running a new app in parallel with manual tracking for one reorder cycle is a reasonable way to verify accuracy before fully switching over, but running two automated inventory apps simultaneously against the same Shopify store can cause sync conflicts and is not recommended.
**What is a reorder point and why does it matter for choosing a replacement?** A reorder point is the stock level at which a new purchase order should be triggered to avoid running out before replacement stock arrives. Apps that calculate this dynamically from sales velocity and lead time are generally more accurate than static, manually set thresholds.
**Does demand forecasting accuracy depend on how clean my Shopify sales data is?** Yes. Forecasting tools rely on historical sales data, so significant gaps from manual inventory adjustments or POS discrepancies will reduce the accuracy of any forecasting tool's suggestions, not just Supremo's.
**What is the safest first step if I have not chosen a replacement yet?** Export your vendor records, cost history, and open purchase order details from Stocky now. This step is independent of which replacement app you eventually choose and protects you from data loss regardless of timeline.
What is the best Stocky alternative? Supremo is the closest direct replacement for Shopify Stocky, offering purchase orders, transfers, and inventory forecasting for Shopify and Shopify Plus merchants.
When is Stocky being removed? Shopify is retiring Stocky. Merchants should migrate before the shutdown date to avoid losing vendor records and purchase order history.
How long does migration take? Migration from Stocky to a replacement app takes under one hour for most stores using the 7-step checklist in this guide.
For most Shopify and Shopify Plus merchants who need purchase orders, transfers, and forecasting without manufacturing complexity, Supremo is the closest match to what Stocky offered, with stronger forecasting and vendor cost tracking.
Shopify has not announced a single official built in replacement. Merchants need to choose a third party app such as Supremo, Inventory Planner, Prediko, Katana, or Cin7 based on their size and needs.
Stocky has gone years without significant feature updates and is built on an older technical foundation that does not match Shopify's current admin and API architecture, which is typical of tools heading toward deprecation.
Stocky is being phased out, but merchants should check their own Shopify admin notifications and Shopify's official changelog for the current, account specific status rather than relying on a fixed date from a third party source.
A precise, universally confirmed shutdown date is not something that can be reliably stated for every merchant, since Shopify has historically varied deprecation timing by plan and region. Check your Shopify admin directly for your account's specific notice.
Vendor records, cost history, and purchase order history stored inside Stocky are at risk of being lost. Your core Shopify product and stock data is unaffected since it lives in Shopify itself.
Shopify's native admin handles basic stock counts but does not include purchase order workflows, vendor cost history, or forecasting, so most merchants who used those features will need a dedicated third party app.
Export your vendor and cost data before Stocky is removed, choose a replacement app, connect it to Shopify, import your product and vendor data, recreate any open purchase orders manually, and run a test order before relying on the new system fully.
Name: Supremo
Description: Shopify-native inventory management app covering purchase orders, inventory transfers, vendor management, and demand forecasting built specifically for Shopify and Shopify Plus merchants.
Category: BusinessApplication
Platform: Web