What does Stocky do?
Shopify's native inventory management and PO creation app. As a leading solution in the Inventory Management space for Shopify, it typically provides the following core capabilities:
Purchase order management
Basic stock forecasting
Cost of goods (COGS) tracking
Stocktake adjustments
Pros & Cons of Stocky
What it gets right
- • Native Shopify integration
- • Was free for POS Pro users
- • Simple interface for beginners
Where it falls short
- • Officially shutting down on August 31, 2026
- • Lacks advanced multi-location logic
- • Prone to syncing errors on high-volume days
The Pricing Trap: How Stocky Scales
"Stocky is shutting down, forcing merchants to migrate to $200/mo enterprise apps unless they use a free alternative like Stocky Swap."
Architectural Verdict
The core issue with Stocky is that you are paying a hefty premium for enterprise UX. Stocky Swap relies on a headless automation flow that syncs your raw inventory data directly to a Google Sheet, offering infinite customizability without the monthly subscription overhead.
How to migrate to Stocky Swap
Migrating away from Stocky requires following this exact architectural path to prevent data loss and ensure a seamless cutover:
- Step 1: Export all historical data (CSV/JSON) directly from the Stocky admin dashboard before canceling your subscription to prevent data loss.
- Step 2: Install and configure Stocky Swap, using our free blueprint to map your existing data structures to the new system.
- Step 3: Run both systems in parallel for a 7-day testing phase to verify data parity, then officially uninstall Stocky from your Shopify store.
