Shopify is retiring Stocky — and isn't replacing its reorder planning. Binly keeps your stocktakes, reorder and purchase orders running — and you scan with the phone you already own. The simplest, most affordable replacement, from $19/mo.
Stocky was pulled from the App Store in Feb 2026 and stops working Aug 31, 2026.
What's happening to Stocky
Here's exactly what Shopify has communicated and what it means for your store.
Stocky was delisted on February 2, 2026. It can no longer be installed by new merchants, and Shopify has stopped accepting installs.
On this date, Stocky's APIs are shut off entirely. Any workflow that relied on Stocky — stocktakes, reorder, purchase orders — stops functioning, even for existing users.
Shopify absorbed basic transfers, adjustments, and purchase orders into Admin. But reorder and demand planning were left to third-party apps. That gap needs filling before August.
Feature comparison
A direct look at what Stocky did, and how Binly handles each workflow today.
| Feature | Stocky did this | Binly does this |
|---|---|---|
| Barcode stocktakes | Scan products to count inventory, apply variances to Shopify. | Binly Starter + Pro Scan with your phone or USB scanner, see live variance in units and dollars, and apply to Shopify in one tap. |
| Reorder & demand planning | Sales-based reorder suggestions with stock levels. | Binly Starter + Pro Days of stock remaining and suggested reorder quantities based on sales velocity, grouped by vendor. |
| Purchase orders | Create POs, send to vendors, receive deliveries. | Binly Starter + Pro Create purchase orders, email to vendors, and receive deliveries back into Shopify stock. |
| Barcode labels | Print product labels with barcodes. | Binly Starter + Pro Print labels on Dymo, Zebra, or Avery printers. |
| Multi-location | Inventory across multiple store locations. | Binly Pro Count and reorder across all your store locations. |
See it in action
Real screens — dashboard, stocktakes, reorder and labels. See our full Shopify stocktake app page for a closer look at counting.
Why Binly
Not all inventory apps are built for independent retail. Binly is.
A stocktake in minutes, not an enterprise setup. There's no implementation phase or onboarding call required — install and start counting.
No per-user fees, no module unlocks. Starter covers most independent retailers — purchase orders included. Pro adds multi-location, stock transfers and an unlimited catalog.
Use the phone already in your pocket. No dedicated scanner hardware to buy, configure, or charge. USB scanners work too, if you prefer them.
Real replies from the people who built it. If something doesn't quite fit your workflow, ask — custom tweaks are welcome.
Binly vs other alternatives
Most Stocky alternatives are priced for enterprise. Binly does the essentials small retailers actually used Stocky for — for the price of a couple of coffees.
Stocktakes, purchase orders, reorder & labels.
Multichannel sync & bundles. Heavier than most shops need.
B2B & multi-platform. Built for bigger operations.
Deep forecasting for larger brands, at enterprise pricing.
Getting started
Your stock levels are already in Shopify — and your Stocky purchase orders come over by CSV.
Add Binly from the Shopify App Store. It connects to your inventory immediately — no configuration wizard, no CSV uploads.
Export your POs from Stocky to CSV and upload them in Binly — it matches each line to your Shopify products and creates draft purchase orders to review. (Stocky can't export suppliers, so note those down separately.)
Binly reads your live Shopify inventory directly, so your stock is already there. Start your first stocktake or reorder run immediately.
Pricing
14-day free trial on both plans. No credit card required to start.
Starter
billed monthly
14-day free trial included
Pro
billed monthly
14-day free trial included
FAQ
Stocky was removed from the Shopify App Store on February 2, 2026, and stops working completely on August 31, 2026 — including its APIs. Any existing Stocky users still on the platform will lose access on that date. The Shopify Admin has absorbed some basic inventory operations, but reorder and demand planning were not carried over.
Yes — your purchase orders. Export your POs from Stocky to CSV, upload them in Binly's “Import from Stocky” screen, and Binly matches each line to your Shopify products by SKU or barcode and creates draft POs for you to review. Suppliers can't be exported from Stocky (a Shopify limitation), and stocktake history isn't needed — Binly counts live against your current Shopify inventory.
It replaces the everyday essentials — stocktakes, reorder, purchase orders and barcode labels. If you need deep demand forecasting, landed costs, or wholesale/B2B workflows, a heavier tool may fit better. For most small and mid-sized retail operations, Binly covers what Stocky was actually used for day-to-day — simpler and cheaper.
No. You can scan with your phone, plug in a USB scanner, or hand-count with a keyboard. No dedicated hardware is required to get started — most stores find a phone works perfectly well for day-to-day stocktakes.
August 31 is closer than it looks. Get set up while it's calm, not in a scramble.
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