What Replaces Shopify Stocky After August 2026?
The best free replacement for Shopify Stocky is Stocky Swap — a Make.com webhook connected to Google Sheets that auto-logs every Shopify order in real time. Free forever, deploys in 4 minutes, no code required. Shopify is permanently deleting Stocky and all its data on August 31, 2026.
Why Stocky Is Shutting Down
Shopify announced the permanent shutdown of Stocky effective August 31, 2026. After that date, the app will be removed from all stores and all existing data will be deleted. Shopify has not provided a native replacement — store owners must migrate to a third-party solution before the deadline.
If you currently use Stocky for purchase orders, inventory forecasting, or stock-level monitoring, you need to migrate before August 31, 2026 or lose all your inventory data.
Stocky will delete all historical data on shutdown. Export your purchase orders and inventory history from Stocky before August 31, 2026, regardless of which replacement you choose.
Stocky Replacement Options Compared
| Solution | Monthly Cost | Real-Time Orders | Google Sheets Export | Code Required | Setup Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocky Swap (Stack Architect) | $0 forever | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | None | 4 minutes |
| Linnworks | $449+/mo | ✓ Yes | Export only | None | Days |
| Inventory Planner | $99–$499/mo | Hourly sync | Export only | None | 2–4 hours |
| Skubana / Extensiv | $500+/mo | ✓ Yes | Via integration | None | 1–2 days |
| Manual CSV exports | $0 | ✗ No | Manual | None | Ongoing |
How Stocky Swap Works
Stocky Swap uses Shopify's built-in webhook system and Make.com's free automation tier to log every order to a live Google Sheets dashboard the instant it's paid. No Shopify app install, no subscription, no developer.
In Shopify Admin, add an order-paid webhook pointing to your Make.com scenario URL. Takes 2 minutes. No app install.
Shopify Admin → Settings → NotificationsImport the free Stocky Swap scenario template in Make.com. Map your Shopify order fields — SKU, quantity, variant, customer.
Make.com free tier (1,000 ops/month)Every order auto-populates your Google Sheet: order ID, product, SKU, quantity, revenue, fulfilment status. Real-time.
Google Sheets (free)What Features Does Stocky Swap Include?
Stocky Swap covers the core inventory management capabilities most Shopify stores use day-to-day:
- Real-time order logging — every paid order captured instantly in Google Sheets
- SKU-level tracking — product title, variant, SKU, and quantity per order
- Stock depletion tracking — subtract sold quantities against your opening stock levels
- Low-stock alerts — automatic Make.com email trigger when a SKU hits your threshold
- Revenue per SKU — gross revenue calculated per product line automatically
- Fulfilment status sync — order status updated in Sheets when Shopify marks fulfilled
Stocky Swap does not replicate Stocky's demand forecasting module or direct supplier purchase order creation. For stores that relied heavily on those features, Inventory Planner is the closest paid alternative at $99/month.
Should You Pay for a Stocky Replacement?
For most Shopify stores under 500 orders per month, Stocky Swap provides everything needed at $0. The paid alternatives — Linnworks, Skubana, Inventory Planner — are designed for multi-warehouse, multi-channel operations with dozens of suppliers. If you ran Stocky, you almost certainly don't need a $449/month WMS.
The recommendation is: migrate to Stocky Swap first. It deploys in 4 minutes. If you hit its limits (high-volume multi-SKU stores with complex forecasting needs), evaluate paid alternatives from there.
"Replaced 5 paid apps with one workflow. Stocky, a tracking tool, two connectors — all gone. The Google Sheets ledger is honestly more reliable."
"Setup was 10 minutes flat. No developer, no agency. Did it myself on a Saturday morning."
People Also Ask
Answers to the questions Shopify store owners ask most about this topic.
What is replacing Shopify Stocky?
Shopify has not provided a native Stocky replacement. The best free third-party replacement is Stocky Swap by Stack Architect — a Make.com webhook + Google Sheets system that logs every Shopify order in real time. Free forever, deploys in 4 minutes, no code required.
When is Shopify Stocky shutting down?
Shopify Stocky shuts down permanently on August 31, 2026. After this date, the app will be removed from all stores and all existing inventory data will be permanently deleted. Export your data before this date.
Is Stocky Swap free?
Yes. Stocky Swap is completely free. It runs on Make.com's free tier (1,000 operations/month) and Google Sheets, both of which are free. There is no subscription, no app install on Shopify, and no monthly fee.
Does Stocky Swap work for high-volume Shopify stores?
Stocky Swap on Make.com's free tier handles up to 1,000 operations/month, which covers approximately 500 orders/month. Stores with higher volumes can upgrade to Make.com's Core plan ($9/month) for unlimited operations.
What data will Shopify delete when Stocky shuts down?
Shopify will delete all data stored within the Stocky app — purchase orders, stock levels, supplier details, and inventory history. You should export all this data before August 31, 2026, regardless of your replacement choice.
Can I keep using Stocky until August 2026?
Yes, Stocky continues to function until August 31, 2026. However, migration to a replacement is recommended as soon as possible so your replacement system has time to accumulate historical order data before the Stocky shutdown.