How to Migrate from Stocky: Step-by-Step Guide (2026)

If you've been checking the Stocky app status lately, you already know the situation: Shopify removed Stocky from the App Store in February 2026, and the app will stop working entirely on August 31, 2026. If you're still using it, the clock is ticking.

The problem isn't just finding a replacement — we've covered that. The problem is that migrating from Stocky isn't straightforward. Some data exports cleanly, some doesn't export at all, and if you wait until August, you'll be scrambling to rebuild your inventory workflow from scratch during what might be your busiest pre-holiday prep period.

This guide walks you through the migration step by step, so you can switch on your terms — not Shopify's deadline.

The Stocky Shutdown Timeline

Before diving into the migration steps, here's where things stand right now:

• July 7, 2025 — Shopify removed key features including inventory transfers and min/max forecasting
• February 2026 — Stocky was removed from the Shopify App Store (no new installs)
• Now (March 2026) — Stocky still works for existing users, but functionality is degrading
• August 31, 2026 — Complete shutdown. Stocky stops working and all data inside the app becomes inaccessible

The critical detail most merchants miss: after August 31, you can't export anything. Whatever data you haven't pulled out of Stocky by then is gone. That includes your purchase order history, stocktake records, and supplier information.

Step 1: Export Everything You Can from Stocky

Stocky lets you export some data, but not all of it. Here's what you can get out, and what you'll need to recreate manually.

What You Can Export

• Purchase orders — Export as CSV from Stocky's purchase order list. This gives you your order history, quantities, and costs. Even if your new tool won't import these directly, they're valuable records for accounting and for understanding your ordering patterns.
• Stocktake records — If you've done physical inventory counts in Stocky, export those too. They document your actual vs. expected inventory at specific points in time.
• Product cost data — Stocky stores cost-per-item data that may differ from what's in Shopify. Export it to make sure you have accurate cost information.

What You Cannot Export

This is the painful part:

• Supplier information — Stocky does not provide a supplier export. If you've built up a supplier database with contact details, lead times, and preferred vendor assignments, you'll need to recreate that manually in your new tool. Do this now while you still have Stocky open to reference.
• Forecasting settings — Your min/max thresholds and any custom forecasting configuration won't transfer. But since most replacements use different forecasting methods (velocity-based rather than min/max), this is less of a loss than it sounds.
• Transfer history — Historical stock transfers between locations aren't exportable. Shopify Admin has taken over transfer functionality, so this data lives partially in Shopify already.

Step 2: Document Your Current Workflow

Before you set up a new tool, write down how you actually use Stocky today. Not the features list — your actual workflow. For most merchants, this looks something like:

1. Check which products are running low (weekly or when you "feel like it")
2. Look at Stocky's reorder suggestions
3. Create a purchase order for the supplier
4. Send the PO (email or manually)
5. Receive stock and update quantities

Understanding your real workflow helps you evaluate replacements more honestly. If you only ever used Stocky for steps 1-3, you don't need a tool that replicates all of Stocky's features — you need one that does reorder planning well.

Be honest about which Stocky features you actually used versus which ones just existed. Most merchants we talk to used about 20% of Stocky's functionality — primarily the "what should I reorder" view and basic purchase orders.

Step 3: Choose Your Replacement

We've written a detailed comparison of 13 Stocky alternatives, but here's the quick decision framework:

Your Situation	Best Fit
Small-medium store, need reorder planning	Sensible Forecasting ($29/mo)
Growing DTC brand, need demand planning	Prediko or Fabrikatör ($99+/mo)
Multi-location with warehouse operations	SKUSavvy or Sumtracker ($49+/mo)
Enterprise, multi-channel, complex supply chain	Cin7 or Inventory Planner ($249+/mo)

The most common mistake is over-buying. Merchants who used Stocky for simple reorder planning install an enterprise tool because it looks more "complete," then spend weeks configuring features they don't need. Match the tool to your actual workflow from Step 2, not to a feature checklist.

Step 4: Set Up Your New Tool (While Stocky Still Works)

This is the step most people skip — and it's why migrations go badly. Don't wait until Stocky shuts down to set up the replacement. Run both tools in parallel for at least 2-4 weeks.

Here's why: your new tool needs time to analyze your sales data and generate accurate forecasts. If you switch on August 31, your new tool will be cold-starting with no context about your ordering patterns, lead times, or safety stock preferences. Set it up now and you get to:

• Compare recommendations — See how the new tool's reorder suggestions line up with what Stocky was telling you. This builds confidence in the new system.
• Configure lead times — Use the supplier data you exported (or screenshotted) from Stocky to set up accurate lead times in your new tool.
• Adjust settings — Every forecasting tool has different defaults. Running in parallel lets you tune the new tool's settings until its output matches your expectations.
• Train your team — If other people on your team use Stocky, the parallel period lets them learn the new tool without pressure.

Setting Up Sensible Forecasting as Your Replacement

If you're moving to Sensible Forecasting, the setup takes about 5 minutes:

1. Install from the Shopify App Store and approve the permissions. Sensible Forecasting reads your product and sales data — it doesn't modify anything in your store.
2. Set your default lead time — Use the supplier lead times from your Stocky export. If most of your suppliers deliver in 14 days, start there. You can set per-vendor lead times later.
3. Choose your sales period — For most stores, the 60-day or 90-day period works well. If you have seasonal products, use the weighted average option.
4. Set safety stock — 7-14 days is a good starting point for most stores.
5. Enable email reports — Set up daily or weekly reports so you get proactive reorder alerts without having to log in.

Within minutes, you'll see your full product catalog sorted by reorder urgency — products that need restocking soon at the top, well-stocked products at the bottom. That's effectively what most merchants used Stocky for, without the complexity.

Step 5: Recreate Your Supplier Data

This is the most manual part of the migration, because Stocky doesn't let you export supplier information. Using the screenshots or notes you took in Step 1, set up your suppliers in your new tool.

In Sensible Forecasting, you can assign multiple suppliers per product — something Stocky and Shopify's native vendor field both limited to one. For each supplier, you'll want to record:

• Supplier name
• Lead time (how many days from order to delivery)
• Which products they supply
• Any minimum order quantities

This is also a good time to reassess your supplier relationships. If a supplier has become unreliable or their pricing has changed, the migration is a natural point to update your vendor assignments rather than just copying what Stocky had.

Step 6: Verify and Switch

After running your new tool in parallel for a few weeks, do a final check:

• Are the reorder recommendations reasonable? Compare them against your own judgment and recent ordering history.
• Are lead times accurate? If a supplier consistently delivers faster or slower than your configured lead time, adjust it.
• Is the team comfortable? Can everyone who needs to use the tool find what they need without help?
• Have you exported everything from Stocky? Do one final check before you stop opening it.

Once you're confident, make the switch official. Stop referencing Stocky, and use your new tool as the single source of truth for reorder decisions. You can leave Stocky installed until August if you want a safety net, but your day-to-day workflow should be fully on the new tool.

What Shopify Admin Covers (and What It Doesn't)

Part of Stocky's functionality has been absorbed into Shopify Admin. Understanding what Shopify now handles natively helps you avoid paying for features you don't need:

Feature	Shopify Admin	Needs Third-Party App
Inventory quantity tracking	Yes
Stock transfers between locations	Yes
Purchase orders	Yes (basic)
Demand forecasting		Yes
Reorder point calculation		Yes
Automated reorder alerts		Yes
Lead time tracking		Yes
Inventory reports by email		Yes

Shopify's strategy is to handle the operational basics (tracking, transfers, adjustments) natively, while leaving forecasting and planning to the app ecosystem. For merchants who used Stocky primarily for knowing when and how much to reorder, Shopify Admin alone isn't enough — you still need a forecasting tool.

Common Migration Mistakes to Avoid

Waiting Until August

The single biggest mistake. On August 31, your data disappears and your workflow breaks simultaneously. Merchants who wait will be setting up a new tool under pressure, with no historical reference to configure it properly. Start now while you can still cross-reference with Stocky.

Trying to Replicate Stocky Exactly

Stocky was built in 2018 and barely updated since. The inventory management landscape has moved on. Modern tools use velocity-based forecasting (analyzing your actual sales rate) instead of Stocky's min/max thresholds. They're more accurate and require less manual configuration. Don't look for a clone — look for something that solves the same problem better.

Over-Buying on Features

If you used Stocky for reorder planning and purchase orders, you don't need a $250/month enterprise platform. A focused tool that does forecasting well will serve you better than an ERP system you'll spend weeks learning. You can always upgrade later if your needs genuinely grow.

Not Setting Up Lead Times

Lead time is the foundation of accurate forecasting. If you install a new tool and leave all lead times at the default, your reorder recommendations will be wrong from day one. Take the 15 minutes to enter accurate lead times for each supplier — it's the single highest-impact configuration step.

Your Migration Checklist

Here's the complete checklist. Most merchants can work through this in about an hour:

1. Export purchase orders from Stocky (CSV)
2. Export stocktake records from Stocky (CSV)
3. Screenshot or manually record all supplier information (names, contacts, lead times, product assignments)
4. Export product cost data if it differs from Shopify
5. Document your current reorder workflow
6. Choose a replacement tool based on your actual needs
7. Install and configure the new tool
8. Set accurate lead times for each supplier
9. Configure safety stock and sales period settings
10. Run both tools in parallel for 2-4 weeks
11. Verify recommendations and adjust settings
12. Switch to the new tool as your primary workflow