How to Migrate Off Stocky Before August 31, 2026: A Step-by-Step Playbook

May 11, 2026

Disclosure: I built SimpleStock, one of the migration options below. The migration steps themselves (data export, cutover planning, etc.) are vendor-neutral — they apply whether you’re moving to my app, a competitor, or handling it yourself.

Stocky shuts down completely on August 31, 2026. That’s roughly 16 weeks from today. If you’re reading this in May 2026, you have time to do this properly. If you’re reading it in August, you’re cutting it close.

This is a how-to, not a product roundup. If you’re still deciding which app to switch to, read the Stocky replacement guide first, then come back here for the migration steps. If you’ve already decided or you just want the operational playbook, this is the article.

TL;DR — What You Need to Know Right Now

Milestone	Date	Status
Demand forecasting + stock transfers removed	July 7, 2025	Done
App Store listing removed (no new installs)	February 2, 2026	Done
Full shutdown — APIs go offline	August 31, 2026	~16 weeks away
Recommended migration start	June 1, 2026	Plan now

If you remember nothing else: Export your Stocky data before August 31 or it’s gone. Historical purchase orders, reorder points, supplier contacts — none of this is recoverable after the shutdown.

What Exactly Shuts Down on August 31?

Definition: “Full shutdown” means Stocky’s APIs stop responding. Any feature that talks to Stocky’s backend — purchase order sync, reorder point checks, supplier data — stops working on that date.

Based on Shopify’s communications, here’s what happens after August 31:

Purchase orders: Stop syncing. Existing POs become read-only for a limited window, then inaccessible.
Supplier list: Read-only briefly, then gone.
Reorder points: No longer active. Alerts stop firing.
Stocktake history: Lost unless exported.
Cost prices set in Stocky: Lost unless exported.

Note on “limited read-only access”: Shopify has indicated there will be a brief period after August 31 where some data remains readable, but the exact duration has not been specified in official documentation. Do not count on this window for your migration plan. Export everything before August 31.

Pre-Migration Checklist

Run through this before touching anything else. Check each item off before you move to Step 1.

I know which Stocky features I actually use (POs? reorder alerts? supplier list? stocktakes?)
I have a target replacement app chosen, or I’ve read the comparison guide to pick one
I have admin access to my Shopify store to run exports
I have access to Stocky (it’s still installed and running)
I’ve set aside 2-4 hours for the initial export and audit
I have a spreadsheet or folder ready to store exported files
I know my approximate SKU count (under 200 = fast; 200-1000 = plan a half-day; 1000+ = plan a full day)
I’ve noted my billing renewal date on Stocky (to avoid paying for a dead month)

Step 1: Export Your Stocky Data — Now, Before Anything Else

Do this today. Don’t wait until you’ve picked a replacement. The data is in Stocky right now and it will not be there after August 31.

What to Export and Where to Find It

Data	Where in Stocky	How to Extract
Supplier list	Suppliers section	CSV export from the Suppliers list view
Purchase orders (active)	Purchase Orders → Open	CSV export; download all open POs
Purchase orders (historical)	Purchase Orders → Received / Closed	CSV export; filter by date, download in batches
Reorder points	Products list → Reorder Point column	CSV export from Products view; the Reorder Point column is included
Stocktake history	Stock Takes section	CSV export per stocktake; run them one at a time
Cost prices	Products list → Cost column	Included in the Products CSV export

Note on export fidelity: Stocky’s CSV exports are functional but not perfectly formatted. Expect to do some cleanup in a spreadsheet — merged cells, inconsistent date formats, and blank rows show up occasionally. Budget extra time if your PO history goes back more than two years.

Step-by-Step Export Instructions

Suppliers:

Go to Stocky → Suppliers
Look for the Export or Download button in the top-right of the list
Save the CSV as stocky-suppliers-[date].csv
Open it and verify columns: supplier name, email, phone, lead time, location

Purchase Orders:

Go to Stocky → Purchase Orders
Filter by “Open” status first, export
Then filter by “Received” and export — this is your historical record
Save both with clear file names and the export date

Products / Reorder Points:

Go to Stocky → Products
Export the full product list — this includes the Reorder Point and Cost columns
Save as stocky-products-[date].csv
Cross-check SKU count against what you expect — catch any missing products now

Stocktakes:

Go to Stocky → Stock Takes
For each completed stocktake, open it and export
If you have many, prioritize the last 12 months

Also do this in Shopify Admin (separate from Stocky):

Go to Shopify Admin → Products → Export
Export your full product catalog as CSV
This gives you a clean product list with variant SKUs, which most replacement apps can import directly

Step 2: Audit What Stocky Features You Actually Used

Before you pick a replacement or start importing anything, be honest about which parts of Stocky you used day-to-day. This shapes everything downstream.

Answer these four questions:

1. Did you generate purchase orders inside Stocky? If yes — and you tracked received quantities, partial receipts, and sent POs to suppliers from within the app — you need a replacement with PO management. SimpleStock doesn’t have this. Prediko and Inventory Planner do.

2. Did you rely on demand forecasting? Forecasting was removed in July 2025, so if you were still on Stocky after that date, you were already running without it. If you genuinely relied on it and rebuilt the workflow elsewhere, you know what you need. If you didn’t miss it, you probably don’t need it in your replacement.

3. Did you use reorder alerts and the low-stock dashboard? This is the most common Stocky workflow for small stores: open the app, see what’s low, place an order. Any decent replacement covers this.

4. Did you use Stocky for stocktakes / physical inventory counts? If your team uses Stocky’s barcode scan or stocktake interface regularly, verify your replacement supports this before committing.

Write down your answers. They’ll save you from picking the wrong tool and re-migrating in September.

Step 3: Pick Your Destination App

This article doesn’t do the full comparison — that’s what the Stocky replacement guide is for. Short version:

Need full PO management? → Prediko ($49+/mo) or Inventory Planner ($299+/mo)
Want AI demand forecasting? → Prediko or Assisty
Multi-store sync across Shopify storefronts? → Sumtracker ($49+/mo)
Just want the low-stock dashboard and reorder alerts, no PO workflow? → SimpleStock (free / $14.99 / $29.99/mo)

Whatever you pick, install it now. Run it alongside Stocky through July. That overlap is not optional — it’s your safety net.

Step 4: Import or Recreate Your Data in the New Tool

Here’s the honest split: some data migrates automatically, some you’ll re-enter manually.

What Imports Automatically (from Shopify)

Most replacement apps connect directly to Shopify and pull:

Product catalog (all products and variants)
Current inventory quantities at each location
Sales history (reconstructed from order data)
Supplier names if you’ve set up vendors in Shopify Admin

This is typically done in under 10 minutes — authorize the app, let it sync.

What You’ll Re-Enter Manually (from your Stocky exports)

This data lived inside Stocky, not Shopify, so no app can pull it automatically:

Data	Source	Effort
Reorder points per SKU	`stocky-products-[date].csv`	Medium — copy column into new app’s product settings
Safety stock buffers	Same CSV	Small — often same field as reorder point
Supplier lead times	`stocky-suppliers-[date].csv`	Small — enter per supplier
Supplier contact info	Same CSV	Small — one-time entry
Cost prices	`stocky-products-[date].csv`	Varies — some apps import cost via CSV
Historical PO data	PO export CSVs	Optional — most stores don’t need to recreate historical POs in new system

Rough time estimates:

Under 100 SKUs: 30-60 minutes for full re-entry
100-500 SKUs: 2-4 hours; use CSV import if your new app supports it
500+ SKUs: Plan a full day or more; consider a spreadsheet intermediate step

CSV import tip: Some apps accept a CSV with product handle + reorder quantity to bulk-set reorder points. Check your replacement’s docs before re-entering line by line.

Step 5: Set Up Reorder Points and Alerts in the New Tool

Once your data is in, configure the alert logic before you do anything else. This is the Stocky feature most stores actually depended on — the thing that told you to order before you stocked out.

Standard setup in most replacement apps:

Set reorder point per SKU (the quantity that triggers an alert). Your Stocky export has this column. Use it.
Set reorder quantity (how much to order when triggered). Stocky stored this as “Reorder Quantity” — check your export.
Set supplier lead time per supplier (how many days from order to delivery). Affects whether alerts fire early enough.
Test with one SKU. Manually lower its quantity below the reorder point in Shopify Admin and see if the alert fires in your new app. If it doesn’t, something is misconfigured.
Verify alert delivery. Check whether alerts go to email, the app dashboard, or both. Set up the notification channel you’ll actually check.

Don’t assume the defaults are right. Verify at least 10 SKUs manually before you trust the system.

Step 6: Run Both Systems in Parallel for at Least Two Weeks

This step is skipped in most migration guides. It’s the most important one.

The parallel run plan:

Keep Stocky installed and running through at least late July
Do your normal daily or weekly inventory check in both apps simultaneously
Compare what each shows for stock levels, alerts, and pending actions
If they disagree, figure out why — usually it’s a sync timing issue or a missing reorder point
Run the first real purchase order (or reorder email) through your new app’s workflow

What you’re validating:

Inventory quantities match between Stocky and new app
Reorder alerts fire at the right thresholds
Supplier lead times are correctly entered
Any manual workflows (CSV exports, team notifications, etc.) are set up in the new app
Your team knows how to use the new tool

Recommended parallel run window: June 15 through July 31. That gives you six weeks of validation before the August 31 deadline — enough time to catch a misconfiguration and fix it without rushing.

Step 7: Cutover and Final Stocky Uninstall

Once you’re confident the new system is working:

Pick a cutover date — ideally at the start of a week, not mid-month
Do a final export from Stocky on the cutover date — belt-and-suspenders backup
Stop actively using Stocky — close the tab, remove it from bookmarks
Keep Stocky installed (but unused) through August 31 for any last-minute data lookups
Uninstall Stocky after August 31 — it’ll stop working anyway, but uninstalling keeps your app list clean

Billing note: Stocky is free — there’s no subscription to cancel. Just uninstall it from Shopify Admin → Apps after the cutover.

What You’ll Lose — An Honest List

No replacement perfectly preserves everything Stocky did. Here’s what typically doesn’t survive a migration cleanly:

Historical PO context: You can export the data, but most apps won’t let you import historical POs in a way that preserves the full workflow history. You’ll have the CSVs as a reference, not a live record.

Stocky-specific demand forecasting: Already removed in July 2025. If you were using it, you already lost it. The new replacement tools have their own forecasting logic, which won’t match Stocky’s historical outputs.

Granular stocktake history: You can export the numbers, but the in-app audit trail (who did the count, when each item was scanned) doesn’t transfer. Most stores don’t need this, but warehouse teams sometimes do.

Cost price history over time: Most apps store a single cost price per SKU, not a history of cost changes. If you tracked cost fluctuations in Stocky over multiple years, you’re starting fresh on that history.

Reorder point context: The numbers migrate, but any notes or rationale behind a specific reorder point (e.g., “set to 50 because of the Q4 spike”) lives in someone’s head, not a field.

Timeline Recommendation — When to Start

If you have not started yet, here’s the schedule I’d follow:

Week	Action
Now (May 2026)	Export all Stocky data. Pick replacement app. Install it.
Week of June 1	Set up suppliers, reorder points, alerts in new app
June 15 – July 31	Run both apps in parallel, validate
August 1	Cutover — new app is primary, Stocky is backup only
August 31	Stocky dies. You don’t care because you already moved.

Start by June 1 at the absolute latest. That leaves three months of overlap. Starting in July gives you one month — tight but manageable. Starting in August is gambling.

Common Migration Mistakes

Waiting to export data until after picking a replacement. Export first. The data doesn’t expire before August 31, but your confidence in having it will make every other decision easier.
Assuming the new app will automatically import reorder points from Stocky. It won’t. Those lived in Stocky, not Shopify. Manual re-entry or CSV import required.
Skipping the parallel run. The first week your new app is the only system running is a bad week to discover a misconfigured alert. Run both.
Setting reorder points to default values without reviewing them. Most apps default to zero or a fixed number. If you install and don’t configure reorder points explicitly, you’ll get no alerts or wrong alerts.
Choosing a tool based on feature lists instead of your actual workflow. A tool with 50 features you don’t need is worse than one with 5 features you’ll use daily. Do the workflow audit in Step 2 first.
Forgetting to notify your team. If your warehouse manager or assistant checks Stocky, they need to know what’s replacing it and when. A surprise cutover is a stockout waiting to happen.
Paying for a month of Stocky after it shuts down. Stocky is free, so this isn’t a billing concern. But check your replacement app’s trial period — don’t let it expire before you’ve had time to validate.

FAQ

When does Stocky shut down exactly?

August 31, 2026. After that date, Stocky’s APIs go offline. Purchase orders stop syncing, reorder alerts stop firing, and supplier data becomes inaccessible. There may be a brief read-only window after the shutdown, but Shopify hasn’t specified how long — don’t plan around it.

Can I export my Stocky purchase orders?

Yes. Stocky has a CSV export in the Purchase Orders section. You can export open POs and historical (received/closed) POs separately. The exports are functional but not clean — expect some spreadsheet cleanup. Export both active and historical POs before August 31.

What happens if I miss the August 31 deadline?

You lose access to Stocky’s data. Supplier contact details, reorder point configurations, cost prices set in Stocky, and stocktake history are not recoverable. Your Shopify product catalog and inventory quantities are safe — those live in Shopify, not Stocky — but everything Stocky-specific is gone.

Do I lose my reorder points if I don’t export them?

Yes. Reorder points are stored in Stocky, not Shopify. Shopify has no concept of a “reorder point” natively. If you don’t export them from Stocky and re-enter them in your replacement app, you’re starting from scratch.

Do I need to be on POS Pro to use a Stocky replacement?

No. Third-party replacement apps like SimpleStock, Prediko, Assisty, and others work without a POS Pro subscription. This is actually one of the reasons people look for Stocky alternatives — POS Pro costs $89/location/month, and many stores don’t need everything that comes with it.

Can I keep Stocky installed after August 31?

Technically you can leave it installed, but it won’t do anything after the shutdown. The APIs go offline, so features stop working. Uninstall it after you’ve confirmed your new system is running correctly.

Will my product catalog survive the Stocky shutdown?

Yes. Your products, variants, inventory quantities, and order history live in Shopify, not Stocky. The shutdown only affects Stocky-specific data: purchase orders, supplier records, reorder points, and stocktakes.

Is SimpleStock a good replacement if I use Stocky heavily for purchase orders?

No, and I want to be direct about this: SimpleStock doesn’t have PO management. If you generated purchase orders inside Stocky, tracked received quantities, and managed the PO lifecycle within the app, SimpleStock will feel incomplete for that workflow. Prediko or Inventory Planner are better fits. SimpleStock is the right pick if your workflow was mainly: open dashboard, see what’s low, order via email.

Next Step

Whatever you do, export your Stocky data today. It takes an hour. The rest of this process — picking a replacement, configuring reorder points, running parallel — all of that can be planned around a schedule. But the data export has a hard deadline: August 31, 2026.

If you’re still deciding which app to switch to, the Stocky replacement guide covers the main alternatives with honest notes on who each one fits.

If SimpleStock fits your workflow (dashboard + alerts, no PO management), there’s a free plan for up to 30 SKUs and a 14-day Growth trial at $14.99/month with multi-location included. No commitment required to find out.

Live demo: simplestock.kumostudio.dev/demo
App Store: apps.shopify.com/simplestock

Questions about the migration process? Email support@kumostudio.dev. That’s me, and I reply within a day.

よくある質問

Q. When does Stocky shut down exactly?: August 31, 2026. After that date, Stocky's APIs go offline. Purchase orders stop syncing, reorder alerts stop firing, and supplier data becomes inaccessible. There may be a brief read-only window after the shutdown, but Shopify hasn't specified how long — don't plan around it.
Q. Can I export my Stocky purchase orders?: Yes. Stocky has a CSV export in the Purchase Orders section. You can export open POs and historical (received/closed) POs separately. The exports are functional but not clean — expect some spreadsheet cleanup. Export both active and historical POs before August 31.
Q. What happens if I miss the August 31 deadline?: You lose access to Stocky's data. Supplier contact details, reorder point configurations, cost prices set in Stocky, and stocktake history are not recoverable. Your Shopify product catalog and inventory quantities are safe — those live in Shopify, not Stocky — but everything Stocky-specific is gone.
Q. Do I lose my reorder points if I don't export them?: Yes. Reorder points are stored in Stocky, not Shopify. Shopify has no concept of a "reorder point" natively. If you don't export them from Stocky and re-enter them in your replacement app, you're starting from scratch.
Q. Do I need to be on POS Pro to use a Stocky replacement?: No. Third-party replacement apps like SimpleStock, Prediko, Assisty, and others work without a POS Pro subscription. This is actually one of the reasons people look for Stocky alternatives — POS Pro costs $89/location/month, and many stores don't need everything that comes with it.
Q. Can I keep Stocky installed after August 31?: Technically you can leave it installed, but it won't do anything after the shutdown. The APIs go offline, so features stop working. Uninstall it after you've confirmed your new system is running correctly.
Q. Will my product catalog survive the Stocky shutdown?: Yes. Your products, variants, inventory quantities, and order history live in Shopify, not Stocky. The shutdown only affects Stocky-specific data: purchase orders, supplier records, reorder points, and stocktakes.
Q. Is SimpleStock a good replacement if I use Stocky heavily for purchase orders?: No, and I want to be direct about this: SimpleStock doesn't have PO management. If you generated purchase orders inside Stocky, tracked received quantities, and managed the PO lifecycle within the app, SimpleStock will feel incomplete for that workflow. Prediko or Inventory Planner are better fits. SimpleStock is the right pick if your workflow was mainly: open dashboard, see what's low, order via email.