Comparisons

Comparisons of Shopify inventory apps

Every Shopify inventory app we compare, side by side, on the questions merchants ask most: what it costs, what the price is based on, whether it tells you what to reorder and shows you why, and whether it handles purchase orders and true unit costs. Facts come from each app's own listing or published information, checked October 1 to 3, 2026. Prices change, so check each listing before you decide, and click any app for the full comparison.

Shopify inventory apps at a glance
App	Starts at	Priced by	Tells you what to reorder	Purchase orders	Landed cost per unit	Best for
Posto	Free	Number of suppliers	Yes, every product, with the math shown	Every plan, emailed with a PDF	Yes, every plan	Small brands with a handful of suppliers
Shopify purchase orders	Included with Shopify	Your Shopify plan	No	Yes, but no emailing to suppliers	No, cost per item stays fixed	Stores that already know what to order
Shopify Sidekick	Included with Shopify	Your Shopify plan	When you ask, method not documented	Drafts them in Shopify	No	Small catalogs
Stockroom	Free	Free	Listed, method not described	Yes, emailed	Yes	A broad toolkit for free
Stockie	$4.99 a month	Features	From $29.99 a month, with the math shown	$59.99 plan	$59.99 plan	Retail stores that want barcodes
EasyScan	$9.99 a month	Features	From $79.99 a month	From $79.99 a month, emailed	Moving-average cost on receiving	Stores that pack their own orders
Prediko	$49 a month	Store revenue	Yes, from AI models	Included	See its listing	Growing brands with raw materials
Assisty	Free reporting plan, then $19 a month	Your Shopify plan	AI, on the $199 plan per its listing	$199 plan, per its listing	See its listing	Multi-location stores
Stockful	$19.99 a month	Tracked SKUs and locations	Yes, from two years of daily history	Every plan	Yes	Deep reporting
Inventory Planner	By quote	Quote	Yes, multi-channel planning	Included	See its listing	Sellers on several channels
Replenio	Free	Plan (Pro is $14.99 a month)	Simple suggestions	Free plan, emailed	Yes, on the free plan	The smallest budget

Stockie alternatives for Shopify stores

Six alternatives to Stockie, by price and what you need, from free to full planning tools.

Prediko alternatives for small Shopify stores

Six alternatives to Prediko for smaller Shopify stores, by price model and what you need.

Posto vs. a reorder spreadsheet

When a spreadsheet is all you need, and the signs it's time for something that updates itself.

Posto vs. Shopify Sidekick

What Shopify's built-in assistant does for reordering, and where a dedicated reorder tool goes further.

Posto vs. EasyScan

EasyScan's barcodes and fulfillment tools, compared with Posto's every-plan purchase orders and forecasting.

Posto vs. Stockroom

A free all-in-one purchasing app, compared with a focused reorder tool that shows its math.

Posto vs. Inventory Planner

Inventory Planner's multi-channel depth and quote-based pricing, compared with Posto's public, self-serve plans.

Posto vs. Assisty

Assisty's reporting depth and multi-location tools, compared with Posto's every-plan purchase orders.

Posto vs. Stockful

Two apps with every feature on every plan, compared on depth, pricing by SKUs vs. suppliers, and customer data.

Posto vs. Prediko

Prediko's AI planning platform priced by revenue, compared with Posto's focused reorder tool priced by suppliers.

Posto vs. Stockie

Where Stockie's barcodes and track record win, and where Posto's every-plan purchase orders and supplier pricing do.

The best Stocky alternatives in 2026

Eight ways to replace Stocky, with prices, strengths, and trade-offs checked against each app's listing.

Posto vs. Shopify's built-in purchase orders

Where Shopify's built-in purchase orders are enough, where Posto goes further, and where Shopify is ahead.