Made a switch from stocky to sumtracker after getting recommendation on shopify community itself.
And it just so good, solves all the headaches I had while using stocky.
Topic summary
A merchant shared their positive experience switching from Stocky to Sumtracker, citing it resolved previous pain points. The thread evolved into recommendations for various inventory management tools based on different business needs.
Key tool mentions:
- Sumtracker: Praised for real-time multi-channel sync, bundle/kit handling, purchase orders, and stock alerts
- Stock Pigeon: A newly launched forecasting tool offering extended trials; handles sparse sales data by providing forecasts with confidence scores (requires 3+ recent sales)
- Prediko: Suggested for advanced forecasting and planning as businesses scale
- Katana/Cin7: Recommended for merchants needing manufacturing or production management capabilities
- Inventory Sync Gogo: Simpler option focused specifically on syncing duplicate SKUs
- ConnectPOS/Lightspeed Retail: Alternatives for multi-store POS-centric management
Perspectives:
One commenter argued custom-built solutions work best for specific needs rather than generic tools. Multiple participants emphasized matching tool complexity to actual business requirements—simpler sync tools versus full-featured platforms with forecasting, multi-location support, and supplier management.
The discussion remains open-ended with no single consensus, though Sumtracker received the strongest endorsement from the original poster.
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This is self promoting but I just launched an inventory forecasting and alerting tool for shop owners. If you ping me I can extend the free trial by 60 days.
If you give me feedback it would be super helpful. Stock Pigeon - Real-time inventory alerts & digests. Never run out of stock. | Shopify App Store
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Thanks for sharing! I’m curious—how does your tool handle products with irregular sales patterns? Sometimes forecasting for items that sell sporadically is tricky, and I’d love to know if Stock Pigeon accounts for that or just averages past sales.
Sorry I missed replying to this - I did not see it.
For any product with 3 sales in recent history we will generate a forecast. When sales are sparse the forecast will get a lower confidence value which is displayed to help make decisions.
Forecasting for items with less sales history is tricky and we think the best way to reflect it is to give the best forecast we can but note the confidence value.
Best Inventory management
The one you build for your specific needs, everything is chasing rigid unicorns.
Hello @Shopifymerchant01 ,
I hope you are well!
There are various apps you can check which have lots of reviews. Please check the below app list -
3.) Prediko Inventory Management - #1 Shopify Inventory Management App | Shopify App Store
Switching from Stocky to Sumtracker is a solid move; Sumtracker provides real‑time inventory synchronization across Shopify and other sales channels, handles bundles/kits and purchase orders, and sends automatic stock alerts. If you need more advanced features, alternatives like ConnectPOS or Lightspeed Retail offer robust POS‑centric inventory management for multi‑store retailers, while Katana or Cin7 are good for merchants who require manufacturing or production management capabilities. Choose the tool that best fits your business workflow and size.
Since you moved away from Stocky (I totally get the frustrations!) and found Sumtracker working well, I’d say keep rolling with it. It already covers a lot like bundles, PO alerts, multi-location, and multi-channel sync, so make sure you’re getting the most out of those features.
If your business is growing and you want smarter forecasting or planning, Prediko could be a great add-on down the line.
If you deal with manufacturing or products that need component tracking, then Katana is worth checking out.
And if your main issue is syncing inventory across multiple channels or suppliers, Stock Sync is a simpler, no-fuss option that does just that.
Hope this help 
While it depends on your needs, if you want simple inventory syncing across duplicate SKUs, you can try the Inventory Sync Gogo app. This app provides a very simple solution compared to opting for a more complex app like Sumtracker.
Sumtracker offers tonnes of features that too at such an afforadable price. I would never want to try any other app.
Hi @Shopifymerchant01 and everyone,
It’s great to hear you found a solution with Sumtracker. The frustration with Stocky is something I hear from merchants almost every day – especially regarding reliability and lack of updates.
For anyone else reading this thread who is still looking for a robust Inventory Planning & Forecasting tool but finds the big players (like Inventory Planner) too expensive, I’d love to introduce you to our solution.
I’m Johannes, the developer behind Logistified.
We built Logistified specifically to replace clunky spreadsheets and expensive enterprise tools. It focuses heavily on accurate AI Forecasting (including season-aware models) and streamlining your Purchase Orders.
Why it might be a fit for you:
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Smart Forecasting: It predicts exactly when you’ll run out of stock and suggests reorder quantities based on your sales history (handling seasonal spikes and irregular patterns).
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Purchase Order Management: Integrated MOQs, pack-size validation, and direct emailing to suppliers.
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Price: We are extremely competitive. Our Essential Plan starts at just $12/month. We believe powerful forecasting shouldn’t cost hundreds of dollars.
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Support: Since we are a dedicated team, you get premium support. If you have questions or need help setting up your forecast models, you can reach out to me directly.
You can check it out here: Logistified Inventory Planning
There is a free trial available, so you can test if our forecasting models work for your specific data without any risk.
Best regards, Johannes P&H Cloud Solutions