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Updated 18 May 2026 · Free Stocky alternative · 14-min read

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Shopify Stocky closes August 31, 2026. Stocky Swap is the free replacement — a public Make.com scenario that logs every Shopify order to your own Google Sheet in real time. $0/month forever, no code, no app install.

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↳ Quick answer

Stocky Swap is a free Stocky alternative for Shopify in 2026. It uses a public Make.com scenario to log every new Shopify order to a Google Sheet you own — in real time, with no monthly fees and no code. Setup takes under 5 minutes. It runs forward-only on Make.com's free tier, making it the cheapest direct path off Stocky before the August 31, 2026 shutdown. For deeper inventory features (forecasting, multi-warehouse, purchase orders), see the paid alternatives comparison below — Qoblex, SKUSavvy, Sumtracker, Inventory Planner, and Prediko range from $49 to $999 per month.

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Stocky is closing. You need somewhere for orders to go.

On February 2, 2026, Shopify removed Stocky from the App Store. On August 31, 2026, Stocky stops working entirely — purchase orders, supplier records, stocktake history, and demand forecasts are deleted. Your Shopify Admin inventory levels survive (those live in Shopify, not in Stocky), but everything that lived inside the Stocky app is gone.

For most stores, the immediate question isn't "which $99/month replacement do I buy?" It's "where do new orders go starting September 1?" That's what Stocky Swap solves. It's not a full inventory accounting system — it's a real-time order ledger that lives in a Google Sheet you control, deployed in minutes, free forever via Make.com.

If you need deeper features (multi-channel sync, demand forecasting, purchase order management, multi-warehouse), the comparison table below covers the paid alternatives the Shopify community is migrating to. If you just need orders flowing into something you own — keep reading.

⚠ Time-sensitive

Stocky's export functions may be restricted before the official shutdown date. Export your Stocky data now while every function still works — and set up Stocky Swap in parallel so you're verified before September 1.

Migration timeline — what to do, when

The closer you get to August 31, the more risk. Here's the calmest path off Stocky.

This week
Export your Stocky data
Open Stocky in Shopify Admin. Export Purchase Orders, Stocktakes, and Transfers as CSV. Manually copy supplier contact details (Stocky's CSV export doesn't include them in full). Save everything to a Google Drive folder named Stocky_Export_2026-Q2. Full export guide →
This week (also)
Deploy Stocky Swap in parallel
Create a free Make.com account, clone the public Stocky Swap scenario, connect Shopify and Google Sheets, switch on. Total time: ~4 minutes. Don't switch off Stocky yet — run both side-by-side as a verification system.
Next 2 weeks
Verify Stocky Swap matches Stocky
Place a few real orders. Confirm each one shows up in your Google Sheet within seconds and that the line items match what Stocky records. Cross-check daily for two weeks. If discrepancies appear, the Make.com scenario History tab shows exactly which webhook was processed and why any failed.
June 2026
Decide on paid features (if you need them)
If your business genuinely needs purchase order workflows, demand forecasting, or multi-warehouse stock, this is the month to evaluate Qoblex, SKUSavvy, Sumtracker, Inventory Planner, or Prediko. Don't try to make this decision in August when everyone else is panic-migrating.
July 2026
Run your final Stocky exports
Take a final snapshot of all Stocky data. Verify your Google Drive backup is complete. Confirm Stocky Swap has been logging cleanly for 6+ weeks. Make a final go/no-go decision on any paid replacement.
August 31, 2026
Stocky shuts down
App stops working. Stocky data is permanently deleted. Stocky Swap continues running unchanged. Your Google Sheet keeps logging every new order. You don't lift a finger that day — that's the entire point of doing this in May rather than August.
↳ The honest reason to act early

Make.com's free tier is global and Shopify's webhooks are reliable — but support response times for everyone (Shopify, Make.com, Google) get worse as more merchants hit the August deadline simultaneously. Setting up in May means support is responsive if something breaks. Start Make.com setup now →

Deploy Stocky Swap in 3 steps

Total time: under 5 minutes. No code. No app install. No credit card.

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Create a free Make.com account
Sign up at make.com. No credit card required. The free tier (1,000 operations/month) is enough to run Stocky Swap on a small-to-medium store.
~60 seconds
2
Clone the public Stocky Swap scenario
Open the public Make.com scenario and click Clone. The scenario imports into your workspace pre-configured — Shopify webhook trigger, data mapper, Google Sheets row writer. No building from scratch.
~90 seconds
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Connect Shopify + Google Sheets, switch on
Add your Shopify API credentials, link your Google Sheet, and toggle the scenario active. Order logging begins on the next paid order. The PDF setup guide walks every step with screenshots if you get stuck.
~2-3 minutes

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Stocky Swap vs every paid alternative in 2026

Public pricing as of May 2026 — verify directly with each vendor before purchase.

Tool Best for Monthly cost (entry) Setup time Data ownership
Stocky SwapMake.com + Google Sheets Forward-only order logging — replaces Stocky's order tracking at $0 $0 ~4 minutes Your Google Sheet
Native Shopify InventoryBuilt into Admin Basic stock levels and transfers Included Already there Shopify-owned
Qoblexqoblex.com Multi-channel inventory + procurement ~$49–$249/mo Hours Vendor-locked
SKUSavvyskusavvy.com Mobile-first warehouse management (WMS) ~$99–$499/mo Hours Vendor-locked
Sumtrackersumtracker.com Bundles, kits, multi-store ~$49–$199/mo Hours Vendor-locked
Inventory Plannerinventory-planner.com (Sage) Advanced demand forecasting ~$249–$999/mo Days Vendor-locked
Predikoprediko.io AI forecasting + raw materials ~$119–$499/mo Hours Vendor-locked
Cin7 Corecin7.com Multi-warehouse + B2B ~$349+/mo Days Vendor-locked
↳ How to choose

Just need order logging (orders flowing into something you own from September 1)? Stocky Swap. Need full forecasting and purchase orders for a complex multi-channel operation? Inventory Planner or Qoblex are the most-cited paid replacements in 2026. Mobile warehouse picking and packing? SKUSavvy. Stack Architect doesn't earn affiliate commission from the paid tools listed — pricing is included for transparency.

Feature-by-feature comparisons

How Stocky Swap actually stacks up against each major alternative.

Stocky Swap vs Qoblex

Qoblex is the most-recommended paid Stocky alternative on Shopify Community forums in 2026. Genuinely strong product — multi-channel inventory, procurement workflows, and landed cost management. The right choice for stores with complex purchase order requirements or multiple sales channels (Amazon, eBay, POS, Shopify all feeding one inventory pool).

Stocky Swap wins on
  • Cost — $0 vs $49–$249/month
  • Setup speed — 4 minutes vs hours
  • Data ownership — your Google Sheet, never locked in
  • No vendor risk — Make.com and Google are independent of each other
  • Compatible with literally every Shopify plan including 1-day-old new stores
Qoblex wins on
  • Purchase order management (Stocky Swap has none)
  • Multi-channel sync to Amazon/eBay (Stocky Swap is Shopify-only)
  • Landed cost calculations
  • Demand forecasting
  • Customer support (you get a human; Stocky Swap is self-serve)

Stocky Swap vs SKUSavvy

SKUSavvy is the leading mobile-first WMS for Shopify in 2026. If your team picks and packs in a warehouse with a barcode scanner, SKUSavvy is built for that. Stocky Swap is not — it's a passive order logger, not a warehouse operation system.

Stocky Swap wins on
  • Cost — $0 vs $99–$499/month
  • No mobile app needed
  • No staff training required
  • Works for stores with no warehouse (3PL, dropship, single fulfilment location)
SKUSavvy wins on
  • Barcode scanning and mobile picking
  • Purchase orders and supplier management
  • Min/max stock levels with auto-reordering
  • Multi-location stock transfers
  • Anything warehouse-floor operational

Stocky Swap vs Sumtracker

Sumtracker is most-recommended for stores selling product bundles and kits (e.g. you sell a "starter kit" comprising 3 separate SKUs from your inventory). Stocky Swap doesn't model bundles — it logs raw line items.

Stocky Swap wins on
  • Cost — $0 vs $49–$199/month
  • Simplicity — no bundle configuration needed
  • Stores selling individual products with no kits
Sumtracker wins on
  • Bundle and kit decomposition
  • Component-level stock tracking
  • Multi-store inventory consolidation
  • Purchase order generation

Stocky Swap vs Inventory Planner (by Sage)

Inventory Planner is the heavyweight here — Sage acquired it because it's enterprise-grade demand forecasting. If you're spending $50,000+/month on stock and need to optimise reorder timing across hundreds of SKUs, this is the right tool. For everyone else, it's overkill at $249–$999/month.

Stocky Swap wins on
  • Cost — $0 vs $249–$999/month
  • Speed to deploy — minutes vs days/weeks
  • Stores under ~$500k annual revenue typically don't need this
Inventory Planner wins on
  • Sophisticated demand forecasting
  • Stock coverage and reorder timing
  • Multi-location planning
  • Sage ecosystem integrations (accountancy)

Stocky Swap vs Prediko

Prediko has been running aggressive paid ads against "Stocky alternative" search queries throughout 2026 and offers free Stocky migration. Solid product for D2C brands wanting AI-driven forecasting and raw materials planning. Different category from Stocky Swap — it's forecasting-first, not order-logging-first.

Stocky Swap wins on
  • Cost — $0 vs $119–$499/month
  • No data lock-in — leave any time, your Sheet is yours
  • No commitment to forecast accuracy claims
Prediko wins on
  • AI demand forecasting
  • Raw material requirements planning
  • Free Stocky data migration (assisted)
  • D2C-focused features (subscriptions, replenishment)
↳ Honest take

If you genuinely need purchase orders, forecasting, or warehouse picking, pay for the right tool — these aren't problems Stocky Swap pretends to solve. If you mostly need "orders showing up somewhere I own from September 1", Stocky Swap is the right fit and a paid alternative is wasted money. Most Stocky users sit in the second camp, which is why this page exists.

What Stocky Swap does — and doesn't — do

The honesty section. Read this before deploying.

What it does

  • Logs every paid Shopify order to a Google Sheet row in real time (order ID, timestamp, customer, SKU, product, quantity, revenue, fulfilment status)
  • Runs via Shopify webhook — not polling, so updates arrive within seconds of an order being placed
  • Stores data in your Google Sheet — full ownership, no vendor lock-in, exportable any time
  • Costs $0 on Make.com's free tier
  • Runs alongside Stocky until the August 31 shutdown — verify it's working in parallel before relying on it
  • Compatible with all Shopify plans — Basic, Shopify, Advanced, Plus, Starter
  • Re-deployable across multiple stores — clone the same scenario per store, point each to a separate sheet or tab

What it does NOT do

  • Backfill historical Stocky data — it logs forward from the moment you switch it on. Export your Stocky purchase orders, stocktakes, and supplier records separately before the shutdown.
  • Calculate stock-on-hand with refund/return adjustments — it's a forward order ledger, not an accounting system. For full inventory accounting, rely on native Shopify Admin inventory or pair with a paid alternative.
  • Manage purchase orders or supplier workflows — Stocky's strongest feature. If POs are critical to your operation, you need Qoblex, Inventory Planner, or similar.
  • Provide demand forecasting — for AI-driven forecasting, Prediko or Inventory Planner are the category leaders.
  • Run mobile warehouse picking — that's SKUSavvy's category, not Stocky Swap's.
  • Track bundles or kit components — that's Sumtracker territory.
↳ Who Stocky Swap is right for

Small-to-medium Shopify stores that used Stocky mostly for order tracking and basic inventory visibility, want a $0 path off the app before September 1, and either don't need PO/forecasting features or run those workflows somewhere else (an accountant, a separate system, native Shopify). For complex inventory accounting, this isn't the right tool — that's what the paid alternatives in the table above exist for. Run our 60-second migration risk assessment → if you're not sure which side you fall on.

Playbooks by store size

The right migration plan depends on your order volume. Here are the three patterns we see.

↳ Small store
Under 50 orders/day
Stocky Swap is almost certainly all you need. Native Shopify inventory handles stock-on-hand. Total monthly cost: $0.
  • Deploy Stocky Swap free tier
  • Use native Shopify inventory for stock
  • Skip paid alternatives entirely
  • Optional: Systeme.io free for email if replacing Klaviyo
↳ Mid store
50–500 orders/day
Stocky Swap as the order ledger. Native Shopify or one focused paid tool for the gap (POs, forecasting, or bundles — pick one).
  • Stocky Swap on Make.com Core ($9/mo)
  • One paid tool only — don't stack 3+
  • If POs matter most: Qoblex (~$49)
  • If bundles matter most: Sumtracker (~$49)
↳ Large store
500+ orders/day
Stocky Swap is still useful as an independent audit log, but it's not your primary system. Pick a real WMS or planning tool.
  • Inventory Planner / Prediko for forecasting
  • SKUSavvy / Cin7 for warehouse ops
  • Stocky Swap as backup audit log ($0)
  • Make.com Core ($9) is the cheapest gap-filler
↳ Sizing your Make.com tier

Free tier (1,000 ops/month) covers most small stores. Make.com Core at $9/month covers 10,000 ops — appropriate once you pass roughly 100 orders/day with the standard Stocky Swap scenario. Full Make.com tier guide →

Troubleshooting Stocky Swap

The five issues that occasionally come up in the first hour of setup.

My Make.com scenario won't activate

Almost always a missing Shopify connection. In the scenario, click the first module (the Shopify webhook trigger) and check the connection dropdown — it should show your store URL. If empty, click "Add" and authorise via Shopify OAuth. Setup guide screenshots →

Test orders aren't appearing in my Google Sheet

Two common causes. First, Shopify only sends webhooks for real paid orders by default — draft orders and 0-value test orders may not trigger. Place a real test order with a 100% discount code instead. Second, check the Make.com scenario History tab — it'll show whether the webhook fired and which step failed.

"Authorisation failed" when connecting Google Sheets

Sign out of all Google accounts in the browser, sign back in to only the account that owns the target Sheet, then retry the OAuth flow in Make.com. Multi-account browsers cause about 80% of Google Sheets connection issues.

Orders are logging but the columns are misaligned

The scenario writes to specific column letters. If you've added or deleted columns in your Google Sheet after cloning, click the Google Sheets module in Make.com and re-map the columns. Or — easier — start with a fresh sheet that matches the scenario's expected layout.

I'm hitting Make.com's free tier limit

Each order = 1-2 operations on the standard scenario. If you're consistently over 1,000/month, upgrade to Make.com Core at $9/month for 10,000 operations — still cheaper than any Shopify inventory app. Upgrade in your Make.com dashboard →

Glossary

The terms in this guide, explained briefly.

Webhook

A real-time notification sent from one system to another when an event happens. Shopify fires a webhook every time an order is created — Stocky Swap listens for it.

Make.com operation

One module run in a Make.com scenario. The free tier allows 1,000 operations per month; the standard Stocky Swap scenario uses 1-2 operations per order.

OAuth

The standard secure-authorisation flow used to connect apps without sharing passwords. Make.com uses OAuth to talk to Shopify and Google Sheets.

Forward-only ledger

A logging system that records new events but doesn't backfill history. Stocky Swap is forward-only — historical Stocky data must be exported separately.

Stock-on-hand

The actual physical quantity of a product available right now. Calculated by a system that tracks orders + restocks + returns. Native Shopify inventory does this; Stocky Swap doesn't.

Public scenario

A Make.com scenario shared via URL that anyone can clone into their own workspace. Stocky Swap's public scenario is at eu1.make.com.

Stocky shutdown

Shopify's permanent retirement of the Stocky app on August 31, 2026. App stops working; data is deleted. Full timeline →

CAPI

Conversions API — Meta's server-side tracking endpoint, unrelated to Stocky but often discussed in the same Shopify automation context. CAPI Shield →

Other Stocky resources

Stack Architect's full Stocky shutdown coverage — bookmark these.

↳ Background
Shopify Stocky Shutdown — what happens August 31
The full shutdown timeline, what data gets deleted, and what survives in Shopify Admin.
Read the timeline →
↳ How-to
Stocky data export — what to save before the deadline
Step-by-step export of purchase orders, stocktakes, transfers, and supplier records.
Read the guide →
↳ Comparison
Stocky alternatives compared — verdict in 2 minutes
Free vs paid Stocky alternatives, ranked by use case. Independent comparison.
See the comparison →
↳ Tool
Stocky Migration Risk Scorer — 60-second assessment
Calculate your migration risk based on order volume and Stocky usage depth.
Run the assessment →
↳ Guide
Ultimate guide to Shopify inventory management 2026
Beyond Stocky: how to think about inventory across all Shopify tools and tiers.
Read the guide →
↳ Make.com
Make.com for Shopify — complete beginner's guide
Free Make.com setup walkthrough for Shopify operators new to the platform.
Read the guide →

Frequently asked questions

The questions Shopify operators ask before switching off Stocky.

What is the best free Stocky alternative in 2026?

Stocky Swap is the leading free Stocky alternative for Shopify in 2026. It logs every Shopify order to a Google Sheet in real-time via a public Make.com scenario, deploys in under 5 minutes, runs on Make.com's free tier, and stores data in a Google Sheet you own. Paid alternatives like Qoblex, SKUSavvy, Sumtracker, and Inventory Planner offer deeper forecasting features but cost between $49 and $999/month.

When does Shopify Stocky shut down?

Shopify Stocky shuts down permanently on August 31, 2026. Shopify removed Stocky from the App Store on February 2, 2026. After the shutdown, the app stops working and Stocky's purchase order history, supplier records, stocktake data, and demand forecasts are permanently deleted. Read the full shutdown timeline →

What is the cheapest Stocky alternative for Shopify?

Stocky Swap at $0/month is the cheapest Stocky alternative in 2026. It runs on Make.com's free tier with no Stack Architect fees. Paid options start around $9/month for Make.com Core (if you outgrow free), or ~$49/month for entry-tier paid Shopify inventory apps like Qoblex or Sumtracker.

Is Stocky Swap actually free?

Yes. Stocky Swap is a free Make.com scenario. It runs on Make.com's free tier — 1,000 operations per month at no cost. Stack Architect earns a small affiliate commission if you create a Make.com account through this page, which is how the guides stay free. There are no Stack Architect fees, no setup charges, no hidden costs.

Do I need to know how to code to use Stocky Swap?

No coding required. The Make.com scenario is pre-built and shared publicly — you click Clone, connect your Shopify and Google Sheet via OAuth, and switch the scenario on. Setup typically takes under 5 minutes. The PDF setup guide covers every step with screenshots.

What does Stocky Swap log to Google Sheets?

Each new Shopify order produces a Google Sheet row containing: order ID, order timestamp, customer name, line item SKU, product name, quantity sold, line revenue, and fulfilment status. The webhook fires from Shopify the moment an order is created — not on a polling interval — so the Sheet updates within seconds.

Will Stocky Swap interfere with my Shopify store or other apps?

No. Stocky Swap is a one-way listener — it reads Shopify order data via webhook and writes to your Google Sheet. It does not modify products, inventory levels, customer records, or any other Shopify data. It runs independently of Stocky and any inventory app, so you can run it alongside Stocky as a parallel verification system before the August 31, 2026 shutdown.

What are the paid Stocky alternatives in 2026?

The paid Stocky alternatives most-cited by independent reviewers in 2026: Qoblex (multi-channel inventory + procurement, ~$49–$249/mo), SKUSavvy (mobile-first WMS, ~$99–$499/mo), Sumtracker (bundles and kits, ~$49–$199/mo), Inventory Planner by Sage (advanced forecasting, ~$249–$999/mo), Cin7 Core (multi-warehouse, ~$349+/mo), Prediko (AI demand forecasting, ~$119–$499/mo). See the full comparison table →

Can Stocky Swap import my historical Stocky data?

Stocky Swap is a forward-only logger — it begins recording orders from the moment you switch it on. To preserve historical Stocky data, export your purchase orders, stocktakes, and supplier records from inside Stocky before the August 31, 2026 shutdown. The Stocky data export guide covers what to save and how.

Does Stocky Swap handle refunds, returns, or multi-location stock?

Stocky Swap is a forward-only order ledger — every paid Shopify order produces a Google Sheet row. For full inventory accounting that handles refunds, returns, and multi-location stock-on-hand calculations, rely on native Shopify Admin inventory tracking (which manages these correctly), or pair with the Stack Architect Pro bundle which includes additional Make.com scenarios for refund and return handling.

Is Stocky Swap better than the native Shopify inventory tools?

They serve different purposes. Native Shopify Admin inventory handles stock-on-hand, transfers between locations, and basic receiving — already free. Stocky Swap adds an independent, externally-owned audit log of every order in a Google Sheet you control — useful for finance reconciliation, accountant handoff, custom reporting, and as insurance against future Shopify changes. Most stores benefit from running both.

How do I migrate from Stocky to Stocky Swap?

Migration is three phases. First, export Stocky's historical data (purchase orders, stocktakes, supplier records) before any export functions are restricted. Second, deploy Stocky Swap and run it in parallel with Stocky for at least two weeks to verify orders are logging correctly. Third, after verification, you can switch off Stocky's daily use and rely on Stocky Swap as your forward order ledger. Full migration timeline →

Can I use Stocky Swap with multiple Shopify stores?

Yes. Each Shopify store needs its own Make.com webhook connection, but the Stocky Swap scenario can be cloned and configured separately per store. Multi-store operators typically point each store's webhook to a separate tab or sheet within one master Google Sheets workbook for unified reporting. Make.com free tier operations are counted across all your scenarios — high multi-store volume may require upgrading to Make.com Core ($9/mo).

What if my store outgrows the Make.com free tier?

Make.com's free tier covers 1,000 operations per month. When your order volume requires more, Make.com's Core plan starts at $9/month for 10,000 operations — still significantly cheaper than any paid Shopify inventory app. The same Stocky Swap scenario keeps running on the higher tier without modification.

↳ Optional upgrade

Want every Shopify automation done?

Stocky Swap is free and covers order logging. The Stack Architect Pro bundle ($29 one-time) includes the same Stocky Swap scenario plus pre-built Make.com scenarios for the rest of the stack:

  • Stocky Swap (free here, included in Pro)
  • CAPI Shield — server-side Meta tracking
  • TikTok Events API — server-side TikTok tracking
  • P&L Automation — daily revenue + cost reporting
  • Refund/return handling for full inventory accounting
  • Replace Klaviyo — free email automation alternative
$29
one-time · lifetime access · all six automations
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