Shopify stocktake app

The Shopify stocktake app that runs on the phone in your pocket

Count inventory with the camera you already carry — no scanner hardware to buy, no app to install. See live variance in units and dollars, and apply it to Shopify in one tap.

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Most Shopify stocktake apps assume you'll buy a dedicated barcode scanner, or they only handle counting and leave the reconciliation to a spreadsheet. Binly does neither — it's built specifically around the phone your staff already carries, with the variance calculation and the Shopify sync built directly into the same flow, from the first scan to the moment stock levels update.

How it works

Three steps, no hardware

Start counting in the time it takes to open a browser tab.

Start a count

Open Binly from Shopify admin on any phone. Pick a location, choose cycle or full count, and you're ready to scan — no software to install, and no waiting on IT to set anything up.

Scan with your phone camera

Point your phone's camera at each barcode. Binly reads UPC, EAN, and Code128 barcodes instantly and logs the count live as you go, so you can see progress building in real time instead of waiting until the end.

Apply variances in one tap

Review the variance in both units and dollars, then apply the whole count to Shopify with a single tap — no spreadsheet exports, no re-typing quantities back into product pages one by one.

See it in action

What counting with Binly actually looks like

Real screens from the app — dashboard, live stocktake, and variance.

Binly dashboard showing inventory at a glance on a phone

Dashboard — inventory at a glance

Binly mobile stocktake screen with live variance while scanning

Live stocktake on your phone

Binly stocktake results with variance in units and dollars

Stocktake results — units & dollars

These are the same screens your staff will see mid-count — no separate admin view or desktop-only reporting to piece together afterward. The dashboard, the live count, and the final variance all live in the same phone session.

Why phones beat scanner guns

The scanner you already own

Dedicated barcode scanners work, but they're rarely the best first move for a small or mid-sized store.

$0 vs $300+ per device

A dedicated handheld barcode scanner typically runs $300 or more per unit, before you even factor in cases, charging docks, or replacements when one gets dropped. Every staff member already has a phone in their pocket — Binly turns it into a scanner instantly, at no extra cost.

Staff scan in parallel

Pair multiple phones to the same stocktake with a QR code. Staff can scan different aisles at the same time, and the count total updates live for everyone — a full-store count that would take one person all day gets done in a fraction of the time with a few extra phones.

Nothing to install

Binly runs in the phone's browser. No app store download, no device management, no charging cradles to keep track of — a new hire can start scanning within a minute of being handed their phone.

Works with scanners too

If you already own USB barcode scanners, they work with Binly as well — you're not locked into either approach, and can mix phones and scanners across the same team depending on what each person prefers.

Live variance

See exactly what's off — in units and dollars

Every scan compares against Shopify's recorded stock in real time, so you know the dollar impact, not just the unit count — useful for spotting shrinkage trends before they become a real problem.

Units lost

-7

Value lost

-$294

Count your way

Cycle counts or full counts — your call

Binly supports both, so you can match the count to how disruptive it can be. Neither requires special setup — the difference is just how much of your catalog you include.

Cycle counts

Count a section, category, or single vendor's products on a rolling schedule. Fast and low-disruption — ideal for weekly or biweekly checks on high-turnover items, or for keeping an eye on products that tend to drift out of sync between counts.

Full counts

Count your entire catalog in one sweep. Typically done once a quarter, at year-end, or right after a big receiving day to reset your baseline — a good fit when you want full confidence in every number before a busy season.

Comparison

Binly vs manual counting vs scanner hardware

A straightforward look at the three ways to count Shopify inventory, side by side, so you can see where the time and money actually goes.

Feature	Manual counting	Scanner hardware	Binly
Cost to get started	Free, but slow	$300+ per device	Free plan available
Speed	Slowest, error-prone	Fast	Fast — scan with your phone camera
Staff scanning in parallel	Only with printed sheets	Only if you buy more scanners	Yes — QR pairing, no extra hardware
Variance vs Shopify	Manual reconciliation	Manual reconciliation	Automatic, live in units & dollars
Setup	None, but slow to run	Device provisioning & charging	None — works in the browser

Manual counting and scanner hardware both work — plenty of stores run one or the other today. The tradeoff is either your team's time (manual) or a hardware budget and provisioning process (scanners). Binly is built to remove both tradeoffs at once.

Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing

Start free. Upgrade when you need more products, locations, or purchase order and reorder tools. 14-day free trial on paid plans, no credit card required, and you can move between plans as your store grows.

Free

$0/mo

forever

Up to 50 products
1 location
Phone barcode scanning
Live variance

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Common questions

Does the stocktake app work on iPhone and Android?

Yes. Binly runs in your phone's browser on both iPhone and Android — there's no separate app to download from an app store.

Do I need to install anything?

No. Open Binly from a link or QR code in your phone's browser and start scanning immediately. Nothing to install, no device pairing software.

How many phones can scan the same stocktake at once?

As many as you have staff for. Pair additional phones to the same count via QR code, and everyone's scans roll up into one live total.

Does it apply to Shopify automatically?

Once you review the variance, applying it to Shopify is a single tap — no manual re-entry of quantities.

Which barcodes does it read?

Binly reads UPC, EAN, and Code128 barcodes through your phone's camera — the formats most Shopify products already use.

What if I'd rather use a barcode scanner?

USB barcode scanners work too, if you already own them — Binly isn't limited to phone cameras. Most stores find the phone camera is fast enough on its own.

Is there a free plan?

Yes — Binly has a free plan, plus paid plans from $19/month with a 14-day free trial and no credit card required to start.

Count faster. Reorder smarter.

Start your first stocktake in minutes — no hardware to order, nothing to install.

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