Stocky is shutting down: What Shopify merchants need to do next

If you're a Shopify merchant using Stocky to manage your inventory, you've probably already seen the news: Stocky is being discontinued on 31 August 2026.

Here’s what’s happening, what it means for your operations, and the alternatives Shopify merchants are moving to.

What's happening with Stocky?

Shopify has confirmed that the Stocky app will be fully shut down on 31 August 2026. It's already been removed from the Shopify App Store (as of 2 February 2026), meaning no new merchants can install it. Key features including inventory transfers and min/max forecasting were stripped out back in July 2025, so if you're still using it, you're already working with a reduced version of the tool.

Shopify is consolidating inventory functionality into its native Admin, but for many merchants, those built-in tools don't go far enough. Particularly if you're managing multiple locations, running a warehouse, or need more control over your purchase order workflows.

What happens when Stocky shuts down?

When Stocky shuts down, the biggest impact is losing the operational workflows many Shopify merchants rely on daily.

For merchants using Stocky as their purchase order and receiving system, the shutdown means:

• No way to generate or track purchase orders inside Shopify
• Manual receiving processes
• Loss of demand forecasting and reorder suggestions
• Reduced visibility across locations

Shopify’s native tools can handle basic stock tracking, but they don’t replace the operational workflows many merchants built around Stocky.

1. Shopify’s native inventory tools: Suitable for simple setups with one location and basic stock tracking.
2. Inventory planning tools: Platforms focused on forecasting and purchasing.
3. Warehouse management systems: Tools that manage inbound stock, inventory, picking, packing and dispatch.

For merchants running their own warehouse, a WMS often replaces both inventory planning and fulfilment workflows in one system. 

That's where Starshipit WMS comes in.

Starshipit WMS: a natural next step for Stocky merchants

We've already had several Stocky merchants who have migrated across to Starshipit WMS, and the transition has been straightforward. Stocky helped retailers manage inventory planning inside Shopify – Starshipit WMS goes further by connecting inventory, warehouse operations, and shipping automation in a single workflow.

The WMS costs a flat $200/month for all subscription tiers, regardless of how much you grow. And, because it sits inside the same platform as your shipping automation and carrier accounts, it removes the need to stitch together multiple tools to run your warehouse.

What Starshipit WMS includes:

• Purchase orders and inbound receiving — create POs, track expected stock, and receive goods directly into your inventory
• Inventory tracking — standard, batch, and serial tracking options to suit your product type
• Bundles — build bundles using products from your Shopify catalogue and keep inventory accurate with component-level stock tracking
• Multi-warehouse and multi-location support — manage separate inventories across locations from one account
• Pick, pack, and dispatch workflows — warehouse staff can pick orders and trigger shipping labels automatically, without switching systems

This is where the biggest difference shows up. Because Starshipit WMS sits alongside Starshipit's shipping automation, the moment a pick is completed, your label fires. No jumping between systems, no manual steps. It's a genuinely connected workflow from inbound stock to order out the door.

Starshipit WMS is $200/month flat. That's it. Every feature, no gates, no scaling costs. Whether you're processing 500 orders a month or 5,000, you pay the same. For small and growing businesses that need predictable overheads, that's a meaningful difference.

Don't wait until August

The deadline might feel like it's a while away, but waiting until the last minute will cost your business. Migrating your suppliers, products, and purchase order history takes time, and running two systems in parallel while you test a new one is the safest way to transition without operational disruption.

For Starshipit customers:

Getting started with Starshipit WMS is straightforward. Simply head to Settings > Integrations > Add a new integration and select Starshipit WMS.

Not on Starshipit yet? 

If you're currently using Stocky and want to explore how Starshipit WMS works, click here to sign up for Starshipit WMS and a dedicated expert will help you set up your warehouse. We’ll help you map your existing workflow and plan a smooth migration.

For a full overview of Starshipit WMS features, visit the WMS user guide.

Have questions about migrating from Stocky? Reach out to our support team, we're happy to walk through your current setup and make sure nothing falls through the cracks.