Stocky is going away.
Alfred picks up where it left off.
Purpose-built inventory intelligence for Shopify merchants. Demand forecasting, purchase planning, supplier management, and real-time analytics — no POS Pro required.
The Stocky shutdown timeline
Jul 2025
Shopify removes key Stocky features (transfers, min/max forecasting)
Feb 2026
Stocky delisted from the Shopify App Store — no new installs
Aug 31, 2026
Stocky shuts down completely. Historical data inaccessible.
What happens if you do nothing?
Waiting until the deadline means scrambling. Here's what's at stake.
Your data disappears
After August 31, Stocky's historical purchase orders, supplier details, and stocktake records are gone. Export what you can now.
No forecasting fallback
Shopify's built-in inventory tools handle stock tracking — but not demand forecasting, reorder planning, or supplier management.
Spreadsheets don't scale
Manual spreadsheets introduce errors, can't adapt to seasonality, and become unmanageable as your catalog grows.
Stocky vs. Alfred Inventory Planner
Alfred isn't a generic alternative — it's a purpose-built replacement with capabilities Stocky never had.
| Feature | Stocky (sunsetting) | Alfred Inventory Planner |
|---|---|---|
| Demand forecasting | Trailing averages only | Sales-velocity-based projections (7–90 days) |
| Purchase order generation | ||
| Supplier management | Basic vendor list | Full supplier profiles, MOQ, pack sizes, lead times |
| Multi-location support | ||
| ABC-XYZ analysis | ||
| Inventory alerts | Custom low-stock and inventory snapshot alerts | |
| Receiving & stocktakes | Basic | Barcode scanning, CSV upload, variance tracking |
| Stock transfers between locations | Basic | Full lifecycle (Draft → Ready to Ship → In Transit → Received), multi-shipment, tracking |
| Balance stock across locations | Recommendation engine using per-location min/max thresholds | |
| Sales performance analytics | Limited | By vendor, type, location, channel, tag |
| Saved views & purchase plans | Unlimited saved forecasts, plans, and analyses | |
| Requires POS Pro | Yes ($89/mo extra) | No |
| Works after Aug 2026 |
Migrate in 4 simple steps
No consultants. No lengthy onboarding. Install and start planning in under 15 minutes.
Install Alfred
One click from the Shopify App Store. Alfred syncs your product catalog, inventory levels, and sales history automatically.
Forecasts in minutes
Alfred analyzes your sales velocity and generates demand forecasts immediately — no configuration required.
Set up suppliers
Add your suppliers with lead times, MOQs, and pack sizes. Alfred builds optimized purchase plans instantly.
Run both in parallel
Keep Stocky running alongside Alfred until you're confident. Switch fully before the August deadline.
Everything Stocky did — and everything it didn't
Alfred replaces every Stocky workflow and adds the planning intelligence your store actually needs.
Demand Forecasting
Multi-window velocity analysis (7-90 days) with stockout projections and confidence intervals.
Purchase Plans
Reusable plans that calculate optimal reorder quantities by supplier, with MOQ and pack-size rounding.
Supplier Management
Full supplier profiles with lead times, MOQs, pack sizes, currency, and product catalogs.
Receiving & Stocktakes
Barcode scanning, CSV upload, variance tracking, and automatic inventory adjustments.
Performance Analytics
ABC-XYZ analysis, sell-through rates, growth indexing — broken down by vendor, type, location, and tag.
Inventory Alerts
Automated email alerts for stockouts, low stock, overstock, and velocity changes.
Migration FAQ
Will I lose my Stocky data?
Yes — Shopify has confirmed that historical data in Stocky (purchase orders, stocktakes, supplier info) will not transfer to Shopify Admin after the shutdown. We recommend exporting your records from Stocky now while you still have access.
How long does migration take?
Alfred syncs your product catalog and sales history automatically on install. Most merchants are up and running with forecasts and purchase plans within 15 minutes. No consultant required.
Do I need POS Pro?
No. Unlike Stocky, Alfred works with any Shopify plan — no POS Pro subscription required. This alone saves most merchants $89/month.
Can I run Stocky and Alfred side by side?
Absolutely. We recommend installing Alfred now and running both tools in parallel. This gives you time to verify everything works before the August deadline, with zero risk.
What happens to my suppliers?
Stocky's supplier data doesn't export cleanly. You'll need to recreate suppliers in any new tool. Alfred makes this easy — add suppliers directly from any product table, with inline creation wherever you assign a supplier.
How is Alfred different from Shopify's built-in tools?
Shopify Admin handles inventory operations (tracking quantities, transfers). Alfred handles inventory planning — demand forecasting, automated reorder calculations, purchase order generation, supplier management, and performance analytics. They're complementary.
Don't wait for the deadline
Install Alfred today, run it alongside Stocky, and switch when you're ready. Free trial, no credit card, no POS Pro required.