The Direct Shopify Stocky Replacement—Without Switching to a $600/mo ERP.
When Stocky shut down on August 31, 2026, multi-location Shopify POS and warehouse merchants were left choosing between bare-bones native PO entry and bloated manufacturing ERPs. ShelfSteady brings back fast reorder suggestions, barcode receiving, landed-cost COGS, and shelf transfers inside Shopify Admin.
Stocky vs. Native Shopify POs vs. Legacy ERPs vs. ShelfSteady
| Workflow | Retired Stocky | Native Shopify POs | External ERPs ($500+) | ShelfSteady ($49–$299) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockout-Adjusted Demand Velocity | Basic / Opaque | None | Black-Box Forecast | Glass-Box Formula |
| 1-Click Auto-Draft Vendor POs | Yes | Manual SKU Entry | Yes | 1-Click Multi-Vendor |
| Freight & Customs Landed-Cost COGS | Limited | No unitCost Blending | Complex Accounting Sync | Auto-Blended unitCost |
| Barcode Scan (+1) & Backorder Split | Basic Barcode | Manual Quantities | Requires WMS Add-On | Built-In Scan & Split |
| Zero-Login Supplier Confirmation Link | PDF Email Only | Manual Export | Paid Vendor Seats | Magic-Link + Invoice Upload |
| Warehouse → POS "Fill Shelves" | Yes | Manual Transfers | Separate POS Sync | 1-Click Shopify Transfer |
| 1-Level Bundle / Kit BOM | No | Separate Bundles App | Heavy MRP Setup | Instant Bottleneck Math |
| Setup Time | Sunset Aug 2026 | Immediate | 3 – 8 Weeks | < 3 Minutes in Shopify |
Stocky Migration Questions
Do we need to import CSVs before seeing reorder suggestions?
No. On install, ShelfSteady automatically pulls your active Shopify locations, product vendors, physical SKU variants (skipping gift cards), current unit costs, and location-specific order history directly from Shopify GraphQL.
Can ShelfSteady keep Shopify remainders as our single source of inventory truth?
Yes. Unlike external ERPs that hijack inventory master control and overwrite Shopify on delayed cron schedules, ShelfSteady writes goods-in quantities, warehouse transfers, and blended unit costs straight into Shopify's native inventory ledger.