The Best Shopify Inventory Management Apps for 2026

Why Shopify Inventory Management Matters in 2026

Poor inventory management costs retailers an estimated $1.6 trillion globally every year. That figure covers everything from stockouts and overstocking to deadstock sitting in warehouses gathering dust. For Shopify merchants specifically, the problem has become more pressing since Shopify retired its free Stocky app in February 2026, with the full shutdown scheduled for August 2026.

Stocky gave merchants basic inventory analytics, demand forecasting, and purchase order management at no extra cost. With it gone, Shopify's built-in inventory features cover the basics (tracking quantities across locations, setting low stock alerts) but fall short for merchants who need demand forecasting, automated purchase orders, multi-channel sync, or detailed inventory reporting.

The shift comes at a time when 90% of Shopify merchants sell across two or more channels. Managing stock across your Shopify store, Amazon, eBay, and physical retail locations without a dedicated inventory tool is a recipe for overselling, stockouts, and wasted capital tied up in slow-moving products. Research shows that 69% of customers will shop with a competitor if their preferred product is out of stock. You simply cannot afford to get this wrong.

In our experience building and supporting over 100 Shopify Plus stores at Charle, inventory management is consistently one of the first operational areas that needs upgrading as a brand scales. The right app depends entirely on what your store actually needs, which is why we have reviewed 14 of the best options available right now.

What to Look for in a Shopify Inventory Management App

Before diving into the list, it's worth understanding what separates a good inventory management app from a great one. Not every store needs the same features, but these are the core areas we evaluate when advising Shopify Plus clients at Charle.

Forecasting accuracy is the single most valuable feature for growing brands. AI-driven demand forecasting can reduce forecast errors by 30-50% compared to manual spreadsheet methods. If your app can reliably predict what you'll sell next month, you can order with confidence rather than guessing.

Multi-channel sync matters if you sell anywhere beyond your Shopify store. Real-time inventory updates across Amazon, eBay, Etsy, wholesale channels, and POS systems prevent the overselling that damages customer trust and marketplace rankings.

Purchase order automation saves significant time once you're managing relationships with multiple suppliers. The best apps generate purchase orders automatically when stock hits reorder points, factoring in supplier lead times and minimum order quantities.

Reporting depth tells you where your money is actually going. Look for apps that offer sell-through rates, dead stock identification, ABC analysis (categorizing products by revenue contribution), and inventory valuation. These reports directly inform buying decisions.

Shopify integration quality varies enormously. Some apps sync in real time, others batch-update hourly. Some work natively with Shopify's multi-location features, others require workarounds. We always check how cleanly an app connects to Shopify before recommending it.

Pricing transparency is something we pay close attention to. Several apps in this space have opaque pricing that only becomes clear after a sales call. We have flagged where this is the case so you know what to expect.

Quick Comparison Table

1. Stockful

• Best for: Inventory analytics and reporting
• Starting price: $39/month
• Free trial: 14-day full-access trial
• Shopify App Store rating: 5.0/5

Stockful is the closest direct replacement for Shopify's retired Stocky app, focusing specifically on inventory analytics and reporting. Where other apps try to do everything, Stockful does one thing exceptionally well: giving you clear, actionable visibility into your inventory performance.

The app takes daily inventory snapshots with up to one year of data retention, building a historical picture of your stock movements that Shopify's native tools simply don't provide. You get 12 built-in reports covering inventory summaries, low and out-of-stock items, overstocked products, dead stock identification, ABC analysis, inventory valuation, reorder recommendations, location comparisons, transfer suggestions, sell-through rates, and profit and COGS breakdowns.

The ABC analysis feature is particularly useful for growing brands. It categorizes your entire product catalogue by revenue contribution, so you can immediately see which SKUs are driving your business and which are tying up capital. Combined with dead stock detection, it gives you the data you need to make smarter buying decisions without the guesswork.

Stockful operates as a read-only analytics layer, meaning it never modifies your inventory data. For merchants who were relying on Stocky primarily for reporting and visibility, this is a clean, affordable replacement that does the job well.

Pros:

• Closest direct replacement for Shopify Stocky's analytics capabilities
• Daily inventory snapshots with up to one year of historical data retention
• 12 comprehensive built-in reports covering all key inventory metrics
• ABC analysis for product revenue categorisation
• Dead stock detection to free up tied capital
• Automated report scheduling via email and Slack
• Read-only approach means zero risk to your store data
• Affordable entry point at $39/month

Cons:

• Analytics-focused only, so no purchase order creation within the app
• Shopify-exclusive with no marketplace inventory sync
• Demand forecasting is less advanced than dedicated AI-powered competitors

Best suited for: Merchants who relied on Stocky for inventory visibility and reporting, and want a clean, affordable replacement without the complexity of a full inventory management platform.

2. Prediko

• Best for: AI-powered demand forecasting for DTC brands
• Starting price: $49/month
• Free trial: 14-day free trial
• Shopify App Store rating: 4.9/5 (184 reviews)

Prediko has quickly become one of the most talked-about inventory apps in the Shopify ecosystem, and for good reason. Its AI forecasting engine is trained on over 25 million SKUs, giving it a depth of demand prediction data that newer or smaller tools simply cannot match. For DTC brands selling primarily through Shopify, it is one of the strongest options available in 2026.

The platform offers 12-month demand forecasting at the SKU level, automated purchase order generation, and revenue forecasting with seasonal trend analysis. The recent addition of a 3-tab planning system with a 12-month purchase order calendar makes it significantly easier to plan buying cycles ahead of peak seasons. You also get raw materials tracking and bill of materials management if you produce your own products.

Pricing scales with your store's gross merchandise value, starting at $49/month for stores up to $100K GMV and rising to $349/month for stores up to $5M. Annual billing saves 15%. Every plan includes unlimited users, SKUs, and inventory alerts, which keeps the pricing predictable as you grow.

Pros:

• AI forecasting trained on 25+ million SKUs for high accuracy
• 12-month demand forecasting with seasonal trend analysis
• Automated purchase order generation and management
• Revenue-based pricing that scales with your business
• Unlimited users, SKUs, and alerts on all plans
• 14-day free trial to test with your own data
• Strong customer support with dedicated success managers on higher plans

Cons:

• Shopify-only integration with no multi-channel support for Amazon, eBay, or Etsy
• No dedicated mobile app
• Higher-tier pricing can be steep for fast-growing brands crossing GMV thresholds

Best suited for: Shopify-only DTC brands with $100K+ annual revenue that want accurate AI forecasting and automated purchase order management without the complexity of multi-channel tools.

3. Inventory Planner by Sage

• Best for: Advanced forecasting for multi-location businesses
• Starting price: From $245/month (custom pricing)
• Free trial: Free to install, contact for pricing
• Shopify App Store rating: 4.4/5 (146 reviews)

Inventory Planner has been in the Shopify inventory space longer than most competitors on this list. After being acquired by Sage in 2021, it gained enterprise-level resources but also saw significant pricing increases that have frustrated some long-term users. If budget is not your primary concern and you need serious forecasting power for a complex operation, it remains one of the most capable options.

The forecasting engine accounts for seasonality, trends, and supplier lead times to generate automated replenishment recommendations. Multi-location inventory planning lets you optimize stock distribution across warehouses, and the SKU-level profitability analysis helps you understand exactly which products are worth reordering and which are eating into your margins.

The main drawback is pricing transparency. After the Sage acquisition, pricing moved to a custom quote model starting around $245/month, and several users have reported threefold price increases. There have also been reports of technical issues with Shopify API synchronisation through late 2024 and into 2025, so it is worth testing thoroughly during the free trial period.

Pros:

• Advanced demand forecasting with seasonality detection
• Automated replenishment recommendations based on lead times
• Multi-location inventory planning and optimization
• SKU-level profitability analysis
• Unlimited users included at no extra cost
• Well-established platform with years of data behind it

Cons:

• Pricing increased significantly after Sage acquisition
• Custom pricing model lacks transparency
• Steep learning curve for new users
• Reported API sync issues with Shopify in 2024-2025
• Lower App Store rating (4.4/5) compared to competitors

Best suited for: Established mid-to-large Shopify merchants with multiple locations and complex forecasting needs who need enterprise-grade planning tools and have the budget to match.

4. Fabrikatör

• Best for: Purchase order automation with backorder management
• Starting price: $99/month
• Free trial: 14-day free trial
• Shopify App Store rating: 4.9/5 (106 reviews)

Fabrikatör stands out for the speed at which it gets you from installation to actionable inventory insights. Where some apps require days of configuration, Fabrikatör connects to your Shopify store and starts generating AI-powered demand predictions almost immediately. For brands that want to get purchase order automation running fast, it is one of the smoothest options available.

The platform combines demand forecasting with automated purchase order generation, including the ability to split purchase orders by freight method or warehouse destination. The backorder management feature is a genuine differentiator, letting you continue selling products that are temporarily out of stock rather than losing that revenue entirely. For brands with long supplier lead times, this alone can justify the subscription cost.

Pricing is revenue-based: $99/month for stores up to $500K, $149 for up to $1.5M, and $199 for up to $2.5M. There's a 20% discount on annual billing and an early-stage discount for stores under $30K/month. Backorders are charged at $0.75 each beyond 50 free per month, which is worth factoring into your cost calculation if you sell high volumes of pre-order or backorder items.

Pros:

• Fast setup with near-immediate value from AI predictions
• Backorder and pre-order management to capture revenue on out-of-stock items
• Purchase order splitting by freight method or warehouse
• Excel-like editing interface for bulk product management
• 100+ reporting metrics and custom analytics
• Revenue-based pricing that scales predictably
• Early-stage discount for smaller stores

Cons:

• Requires minimum 50 SKUs and 6 months of order history for accurate forecasting
• Per-backorder charges ($0.75) can add up for high-volume pre-order businesses
• Higher starting price than some analytics-focused alternatives

Best suited for: Shopify and Shopify Plus stores with 50+ SKUs that want fast PO automation, demand forecasting, and the ability to keep selling through backorders when stock runs low.

5. Katana Cloud Inventory

• Best for: Manufacturers and makers with production workflows
• Starting price: Free (then from $299/month)
• Free trial: 15-day full feature trial on free plan
• Shopify App Store rating: 4.5/5 (135 reviews)

If you manufacture or assemble your own products, Katana is built specifically for you. While most inventory apps on this list focus on buying and selling finished goods, Katana handles the entire production lifecycle: raw material tracking, bill of materials management, production scheduling, and finished goods inventory. It is essentially a lightweight manufacturing ERP that integrates directly with Shopify.

The visual production planning interface is Katana's standout feature. You can see your entire manufacturing schedule at a glance, allocate resources across production runs, and track real-time inventory levels for both raw materials and finished products. QuickBooks integration handles the accounting side automatically, syncing invoices and costs without manual data entry.

The pricing model has changed several times and now follows a usage-based structure. The free plan covers up to 30 SKUs and 3 inventory locations, which is enough to evaluate the platform properly. Paid plans start at $299/month and scale based on sales orders, locations, and GMV. Optional add-ons for manufacturing management ($199/month), traceability ($249/month), and warehouse management ($149/month) can push the total cost significantly higher for complex operations.

Pros:

• Purpose-built for manufacturers with production planning and BOM management
• Visual production scheduling interface
• Real-time inventory tracking across raw materials and finished goods
• Direct QuickBooks integration for accounting sync
• Free plan available for small operations (up to 30 SKUs)
• Strong backing with $16.4M Series B funding (October 2025)

Cons:

• Pricing can escalate quickly with add-ons and usage growth
• Overkill for merchants who buy and resell finished goods
• Reported weak reporting and limited customization on lower tiers
• Frequent pricing model changes have frustrated some users

Best suited for: Shopify merchants who manufacture, assemble, or produce their own products and need production planning, raw material tracking, and manufacturing workflow management alongside inventory control.

6. SKULabs

• Best for: Multi-channel sellers with warehouse operations
• Starting price: $299/month
• Free trial: Contact for demo
• Shopify App Store rating: 4.9/5 (61 reviews)

SKULabs is where inventory management meets warehouse management and multi-carrier shipping in a single platform. If you are fulfilling orders from your own warehouse (or multiple warehouses) and selling across Shopify, Amazon, eBay, WooCommerce, and other channels, SKULabs consolidates everything into one system. It is the most operationally comprehensive tool on this list.

The platform supports real-time inventory sync across 20+ sales channels, barcode-based picking and packing, batch picking for high-volume fulfillment, and multi-carrier shipping with rate comparison across 30+ carriers including USPS, FedEx, UPS, and DHL. The allocation rule system prevents overselling by automatically reserving stock across channels, which is critical when you are selling the same inventory in multiple places simultaneously.

Pricing starts at $299/month for 1,000 orders, 3 users, and 2 stores. Higher tiers increase order volumes, user seats, and feature access. Users consistently praise the support team, with response times typically under 4 hours. Some merchants have reported eliminating entire fulfillment positions after implementing SKULabs, which puts the monthly cost into perspective.

Pros:

• Real-time inventory sync across 20+ sales channels
• Built-in warehouse management with barcode scanning and batch picking
• Multi-carrier shipping with rate comparison (30+ carriers)
• Allocation rules to prevent overselling across channels
• AI-powered task automation and optimization
• Industry-leading customer support (under 4-hour response)
• Purchase order and receiving management included

Cons:

• Premium pricing starts at $299/month
• Complex product kit setups across multiple warehouses can be problematic
• No dedicated mobile app
• Requires a sales conversation to fully understand pricing at scale

Best suited for: Multi-channel sellers fulfilling from their own warehouses who need inventory sync, barcode-based picking, and shipping management in one platform. Ideal for operations doing 1,000+ orders per month.

7. Assisty

• Best for: Budget-friendly AI-powered inventory management
• Starting price: Free
• Free trial: Free tier available, 14-day trial on paid plans
• Shopify App Store rating: 4.9/5 (306 reviews)

Assisty has the largest review count of any dedicated inventory management app on the Shopify App Store, with over 306 reviews maintaining a 4.9/5 average. That kind of consistent satisfaction across a large user base is difficult to achieve, and it reflects how well the app balances functionality with usability.

The free tier gives you basic inventory tracking with 6 months of sales history, 3 custom reports, and 1 dashboard. That is genuinely useful for smaller stores getting started with inventory analytics. Paid plans add AI and machine learning-powered demand forecasting, multi-location tracking, automated reorder suggestions, safety stock controls, and bundle product management. The pricing scales sensibly: $19-$99/month depending on your Shopify plan, with advanced forecasting and spreadsheet integration on higher tiers.

What impressed us most is the depth of inventory insights Assisty provides relative to its price point. The AI reorder suggestions factor in sales velocity, seasonal trends, and safety stock levels to recommend when and how much to reorder. For merchants who want forecasting intelligence without paying $200+/month for it, Assisty is the strongest option.

Pros:

• Genuinely useful free tier for smaller stores
• AI/ML-powered demand forecasting and reorder suggestions
• Multi-location and multi-store inventory tracking
• 306+ reviews at 4.9/5 (largest verified user base on this list)
• Bundle product support and management
• 24/7 customer support with personalised onboarding
• 30-day money-back guarantee on paid plans

Cons:

• Some users report initial data import challenges
• Advanced features require higher-tier plans
• Less brand recognition than Prediko or Inventory Planner

Best suited for: Shopify merchants of all sizes who want AI-powered forecasting and inventory analytics at an accessible price point, especially those starting out who need a free tier to grow into.

8. Sumtracker

• Best for: Reliable multi-channel inventory sync with bundles
• Starting price: $49/month
• Free trial: 14-day free trial
• Shopify App Store rating: 4.9/5

Sumtracker focuses on what many multi-channel sellers need most: keeping inventory accurate across every platform they sell on, in real time. The app syncs stock levels across Shopify, Amazon, eBay, Etsy, Walmart, and 20+ other platforms from a single dashboard. If you sell the same products in multiple places and have experienced the pain of overselling because stock levels were out of sync, Sumtracker is built to solve that problem.

Bundle and kit management is handled particularly well. When someone buys a bundle, Sumtracker automatically adjusts component inventory across all connected channels. This is surprisingly difficult to get right (we have seen many stores struggle with bundle inventory accuracy) and Sumtracker handles it reliably even at high order volumes exceeding 50,000 orders per month.

The platform also includes demand forecasting, automated purchase order generation, reorder point recommendations, and low stock alerts. Setup is typically completed within 1-2 days, and the app takes a privacy-focused approach by not syncing customer data.

Pros:

• Real-time inventory sync across 20+ platforms
• Excellent bundle and kit management with automatic component tracking
• Handles high-volume operations (50,000+ orders per month)
• Fast onboarding (1-2 days typical setup)
• Multi-location and multi-store management from one dashboard
• Privacy-focused (no customer data synced)
• Works with Shopify Plus and Shopify POS

Cons:

• $49/month starting price may be high for very small stores
• Inventory-focused only with limited order and fulfillment features
• Complex bundle structures require careful initial setup

Best suited for: Multi-channel sellers who need rock-solid inventory sync across multiple marketplaces, especially those selling bundles or kits where component-level tracking is essential.

9. Trunk

• Best for: Affordable multi-store and multi-channel sync
• Starting price: Free (then from $35/month)
• Free trial: Free plan up to 100 SKUs, plus 14-day trial on paid plans
• Shopify App Store rating: 4.9/5 (3,924 reviews)

With nearly 4,000 reviews on the Shopify App Store, Trunk is the most widely used inventory sync app on this list by a considerable margin. The appeal is straightforward: it keeps your stock levels synchronised across 19+ channels (Shopify, Amazon, eBay, Etsy, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Square POS, TikTok Shop, Walmart) for a fraction of what most competitors charge.

The free plan covers up to 100 SKUs, which is enough for many small stores to get started. Paid plans start at just $35/month for up to 100 orders, with a single subscription covering unlimited sales channels. That pricing structure is remarkably competitive when you consider that most multi-channel sync tools charge per channel or per integration. Trunk also handles bundling and kitting with automatic SKU linking across platforms.

The trade-off is that Trunk currently syncs stock levels only. It does not sync listings, orders, or fulfillment data (though these features are on the roadmap). If all you need is reliable, real-time stock sync to prevent overselling across channels, Trunk delivers that at the best price point in the market.

Pros:

• Most affordable multi-channel sync solution ($35/month for unlimited channels)
• Free plan available for up to 100 SKUs
• Nearly 4,000 reviews at 4.9/5 (exceptional proven track record)
• Supports 19+ channels including TikTok Shop and Walmart
• Single subscription covers unlimited sales channels
• Easy setup completed in minutes
• Automatic SKU linking and duplicate detection

Cons:

• Currently syncs stock levels only (no listings, orders, or fulfillment data)
• No fulfillment platform integration yet (ShipStation, ShipHero coming soon)
• Limited reporting and analytics capabilities
• Bundle configuration options are more limited than Sumtracker

Best suited for: Budget-conscious multi-channel sellers who need reliable stock sync across multiple platforms without the cost and complexity of enterprise inventory management tools.

10. Cin7 Core

• Best for: Enterprise inventory with B2B and light manufacturing
• Starting price: $349/month
• Free trial: 14-day free trial
• Shopify App Store rating: 4.8/5 (80 reviews)

Cin7 Core (formerly Dear Inventory) is the heavyweight on this list. It is a full inventory and order management platform that goes well beyond what most Shopify merchants need, but for businesses with complex operations involving wholesale, B2B portals, light manufacturing, and multi-channel retail, it brings everything together in one system.

The platform covers real-time inventory tracking across multiple locations, order management and fulfillment automation, purchase order management, a B2B portal for wholesale customers, light manufacturing with bill of materials and simple assemblies, and deep accounting integration with Xero and QuickBooks. The recently added AI Copilot provides demand planning and forecasting insights, though it is still maturing compared to dedicated forecasting tools like Prediko.

At $349/month for the Standard plan (rising to $599 for Pro and $999 for Advanced), Cin7 Core is priced for established businesses. Additional charges for extra users, integrations, API access, and POS registers can push the total higher. The complexity matches the price: expect a meaningful setup period and learning curve before you are getting full value.

Pros:

• Comprehensive all-in-one inventory, order, and manufacturing management
• B2B portal for wholesale customer self-service
• Strong accounting integration with Xero and QuickBooks
• Multi-location tracking with warehouse management features
• AI Copilot for demand planning (new feature)
• Purchase order management with supplier tracking

Cons:

• High starting price at $349/month with additional charges for extras
• Steep learning curve for new users
• Customer support quality has been a concern since acquisition
• Can be slow during peak usage periods
• Overkill for straightforward ecommerce operations

Best suited for: Established businesses with complex operations spanning wholesale, retail, light manufacturing, and multi-channel sales that need a single platform to manage it all. Not recommended for stores that primarily need forecasting or simple inventory tracking.

11. Cogsy

• Best for: Demand planning with scenario modeling
• Starting price: $199/month
• Free trial: 14-day free trial
• Shopify App Store rating: 4.9/5

Cogsy takes a different approach to inventory management by focusing heavily on demand planning and "what-if" scenario modeling. Rather than just tracking what you have and suggesting when to reorder, Cogsy helps you model different inventory strategies before committing to them. If you run a flash sale, what happens to your stock levels? If a supplier delays by two weeks, which products run out first? Cogsy lets you answer these questions before they become real problems.

The platform includes demand forecasting up to 12 months ahead, multi-location inventory visibility from vendor to end customer, automated replenishment alerts, and a marketing event calendar that adjusts forecasts based on planned promotions. Integration with Shopify, Amazon, ShipBob, and Fulfil gives it reasonable multi-channel coverage for DTC brands. Cogsy reports that brands using the platform see up to 40% more revenue, though this figure naturally varies by business.

At $199/month with no free tier, Cogsy is positioned for growth-stage brands that have moved past basic inventory tracking and need strategic demand planning. The review count on Shopify's App Store is relatively low (around 14 reviews), which suggests a smaller but satisfied user base.

Pros:

• Scenario modeling for testing inventory strategies before implementation
• Marketing event calendar that adjusts demand forecasts for promotions
• 12-month demand forecasting
• Multi-location visibility from vendor through to customer
• No long-term contracts (cancel anytime)
• Split shipments and internal transfers functionality

Cons:

• $199/month with no free tier limits accessibility
• Small user base with limited reviews on Shopify App Store
• Forecasting accuracy depends heavily on quality of historical data
• Fewer channel integrations than multi-channel focused competitors

Best suited for: Growth-stage DTC brands that need strategic demand planning with scenario modeling, especially those with seasonal products, frequent promotions, or complex supply chains that benefit from forward planning.

12. Bee Low Stock Alert & Forecast

• Best for: Affordable stock alerts and basic forecasting
• Starting price: Free (then from $4.99/month)
• Free trial: Free plan available
• Shopify App Store rating: 4.9/5 (361 reviews)

Not every store needs a full inventory management platform. If your primary pain point is knowing when stock is running low before it actually runs out, Bee Low Stock Alert solves that specific problem exceptionally well at a price that makes it almost a no-brainer to install.

The free plan covers up to 100 product variants with one scheduled alert. The Professional plan at just $4.99/month expands to 8,000 variants with unlimited alerts. The Advanced plan at $8.99/month adds maximum stock level settings, inventory forecasting with dynamic thresholds based on sales velocity, and Slack notifications. For teams that live in Slack, having low stock alerts appear directly in a channel is a simple but powerful workflow improvement.

The forecasting module updates daily, automatically adjusting thresholds based on how quickly each product is selling. It also generates purchase orders directly from the app and tracks inventory value across your entire catalogue. At 361 reviews with a 4.9/5 rating, the user base clearly finds it delivers on its promise.

Pros:

• Exceptional value at $4.99/month for the Professional plan
• Free plan covers up to 100 product variants
• Slack integration for team-based inventory alerts
• Dynamic thresholds that adjust based on sales velocity
• Purchase order generation directly from the app
• CSV import/export with filtering by location, collection, vendor, and SKU
• Inventory value tracking

Cons:

• Alerts-focused only with no multi-channel inventory sync
• Limited advanced analytics and reporting
• Forecasting is basic compared to dedicated AI tools like Prediko
• No inventory movement features between warehouses

Best suited for: Shopify merchants who need reliable low stock alerts and basic forecasting without the cost or complexity of a full inventory management platform. An excellent complement to other tools on this list.

13. Craftybase

• Best for: Handmade and small-batch producers
• Starting price: $39/month
• Free trial: Free trial available
• Shopify App Store rating: 4.9/5 (669 reviews)

Craftybase exists for a merchant type that most inventory apps completely ignore: makers, artisans, and small-batch producers. If you make candles, soap, jewelry, baked goods, or any handcrafted product, generic inventory tools designed for buy-and-resell operations simply do not fit your workflow. Craftybase is built around the reality of production-based businesses.

The platform tracks raw materials and ingredients with automatic consumption calculations. When you produce a batch of candles, Craftybase deducts the correct amount of wax, fragrance oil, and wicks from your raw material inventory based on your recipes. Bill of materials management handles sub-assemblies, and batch tracking with lot numbers supports quality control and product recall requirements. COGS calculations are automated, which is essential for makers who need accurate product costing to maintain margins.

Multi-channel sync covers Shopify, Etsy, Amazon, Squarespace, and WooCommerce, which maps well to the platforms that makers typically sell on. At $39/month for the Studio plan, it is priced accessibly for small producers, though it can become unwieldy for operations with 100+ SKUs.

Pros:

• Purpose-built for makers and handmade businesses
• Raw material tracking with automatic consumption from recipes
• Batch tracking with lot numbers for quality control and recalls
• Automated COGS calculation for accurate product costing
• Multi-channel sync across Shopify, Etsy, Amazon, and more
• 669 reviews at 4.9/5 (strong, proven user satisfaction)
• Accessible pricing starting at $39/month

Cons:

• Not designed for buy-and-resell operations
• Can become unwieldy for large product catalogues (100+ SKUs)
• Limited integrations beyond major ecommerce platforms
• Pricing has increased recently, reducing cost-effectiveness for the smallest producers

Best suited for: Makers, artisans, and small-batch producers who need raw material tracking, recipe-based inventory management, and accurate COGS calculations. Particularly strong for candle makers, soap producers, food producers, and jewelry makers selling on Shopify and Etsy.

14. Linnworks

• Best for: Enterprise multi-channel sellers (67+ channels)
• Starting price: $449/month
• Free trial: Free trial available
• Shopify App Store rating: 4.7/5 (7,667 reviews)

Linnworks is the enterprise play on this list, built for large-scale sellers managing inventory across a vast number of channels. With support for 67+ selling channels (including newer platforms like TikTok Shop and Temu), it offers the widest channel coverage of any app reviewed here. If your operation has outgrown the tools designed for small-to-mid market sellers, Linnworks is where many large Shopify merchants end up.

The platform provides real-time inventory sync across all connected channels, automated fulfillment routing with logic-based workflows, a powerful Rules Engine for complex automations, and multi-channel listing management. The overselling prevention system uses minimum stock levels and quantity buffers to manage risk across channels, which becomes increasingly important as you add more sales platforms.

At $449/month for the Essential plan (up to 2,000 orders), Linnworks is priced for established operations. The platform carries over 7,600 reviews on the Shopify App Store, though it is worth noting that around 33% are 1-star reviews, indicating mixed experiences particularly around support quality and pricing changes. For high-volume sellers who need the broadest possible channel coverage, it remains a serious contender.

Pros:

• Widest channel support (67+ selling channels including TikTok Shop and Temu)
• Powerful Rules Engine for complex fulfillment automation
• Real-time inventory sync across all channels
• 7,600+ reviews indicating large, established user base
• Comprehensive reporting and analytics
• Regular platform updates with new channel integrations

Cons:

• High starting price at $449/month
• 33% of reviews are 1-star, suggesting inconsistent user experience
• Steep learning curve for complex features
• Pricing requires a sales consultation (not transparent)
• Performance issues reported during peak periods

Best suited for: Large-scale multi-channel sellers doing 2,000+ orders per month across many platforms who need enterprise-grade inventory sync, fulfillment automation, and the widest possible channel coverage.

How We Evaluated These Apps

We assessed each app across seven criteria based on what actually matters when managing Shopify inventory at scale. This evaluation draws on our experience as a Senior Shopify Plus Partner building and supporting stores across a wide range of industries and order volumes.

Integration depth: How cleanly does the app connect to Shopify? Does it use real-time sync or batch updates? Does it support Shopify's multi-location features natively? Apps with deeper Shopify integration consistently cause fewer problems as stores scale.

Forecasting capability: AI-driven demand forecasting is becoming table stakes for growing brands. We evaluated the accuracy, data requirements, and practical usefulness of each app's forecasting features, where applicable.

Multi-channel support: With 90% of Shopify merchants selling on two or more channels, we assessed how many platforms each app supports and how reliably it keeps stock in sync across them.

Reporting and analytics: Can the app tell you which products are profitable, which are dead stock, and where your capital is tied up? Reporting quality varies dramatically across this category.

Ease of use: A powerful tool that takes months to configure properly is not useful for most Shopify merchants. We weighted heavily towards apps that deliver value quickly after installation.

Pricing transparency: We flagged apps with opaque pricing, hidden costs, or frequent price increases. Shopify merchants deserve to know what they will pay before committing.

User satisfaction: Shopify App Store ratings and review counts provide real signal about an app's reliability. We factored both the rating and the volume of reviews into our assessment, giving more weight to apps with larger review pools.

Which Inventory Management App Is Right for Your Store?

The right app depends on your specific operational challenges. Here is a quick decision framework based on the most common scenarios we see when advising Shopify Plus clients.

If you need to replace Shopify Stocky's analytics, start with Stockful. It is the closest like-for-like replacement at an affordable price point, giving you the inventory snapshots, ABC analysis, and reporting that Stocky provided.

If demand forecasting is your priority, choose between Prediko (best for Shopify-only DTC brands), Fabrikatör (best if you also need backorder management), or Assisty (best if you want strong forecasting on a budget).

If you sell on multiple channels and need stock sync, evaluate Trunk (most affordable), Sumtracker (best for bundles), or SKULabs (best if you also need warehouse and shipping management).

If you manufacture or make your own products, Katana is built for production workflows, while Craftybase is ideal for small-batch and handmade producers specifically.

If you are an enterprise operation, Cin7 Core covers inventory, orders, B2B, and light manufacturing in one platform, while Linnworks offers the widest multi-channel coverage at 67+ channels.

If you just need low stock alerts, Bee Low Stock Alert does one thing brilliantly at $4.99/month, and pairs well as a complement to any other tool on this list.

Whichever app you choose, the most important step is getting off spreadsheets and into a dedicated system. With Stocky gone and Shopify's native tools covering only the basics, investing in the right inventory management app will pay for itself many times over in prevented stockouts, reduced overstock, and time saved on manual processes.