Migrating Off Stocky?
Stocky is shutting down on August 31, 2026. PODesk gives you a simple, reliable replacement for supplier data and purchase order workflows.
Free Beta • Stocky Alternative for Shopify
Turn Shopify inventory data into reorder decisions & purchase orders.
PODesk helps Shopify merchants manage suppliers, track inventory, know what to reorder, and generate purchase orders — all in one place.
2-minute store syncRead-only safety during betaZero inventory write-back
Tired of Spreadsheet Drift?
Replace scattered Google Sheets for vendor costs, lead times, and MOQs with a structured purchasing workspace linked to your Shopify catalog.
No More Stockout Risk
Know exactly when and how much to reorder based on daily sales velocity, vendor lead times, and safety stock buffers before stockouts happen.
INTERACTIVE REORDER CALCULATOR
How does PODesk calculate reorder quantities?
PODesk uses daily sales velocity, vendor lead times, and safety buffers: (target days × daily sales) − current stock + buffer.
Calculated RiskCritical Stockout Risk!
Units sold per day across channels
Available inventory count
Days from order placement to arrival
Extra buffer days for shipping delays
Desired days of stock after reordering
Wholesale price per unit from supplier
Calculated Buying Output
Days Until Stockout:3 Days
Suggested Reorder Qty:315 Units
Est. PO Wholesale Value:$4,567.50
Stock will run out BEFORE vendor delivery arrives! Order immediately.
Stocky alternative
Why use PODesk as a Stocky alternative?
PODesk helps store owners, inventory operators, and retail teams replace scattered buying spreadsheets with one Shopify purchasing workflow. Merchants can organize suppliers, map SKUs, calculate reorder needs, create purchase orders, and track receiving without writing back to live Shopify inventory.
With Stocky shutting down on August 31, 2026, PODesk provides the ideal alternative during free beta to migrate your supplier data and keep reorder workflows running without interruption.
Stocky Alternative for Shopify Purchase Orders
PODesk is built for Shopify merchants needing a clear Stocky alternative. It keeps supplier records, SKU-to-vendor mapping, purchase order drafts, receiving notes, and reorder planning in one focused workspace.
Supplier Management Without Spreadsheet Drift
Instead of keeping vendor costs, lead times, MOQs, and payment terms across separate spreadsheets, PODesk keeps buying data attached to the Shopify products and variants your team already sells.
Reorder Planning Built Around Real Inventory Risk
PODesk reads Shopify product, stock, and sales data to estimate reorder risk, suggest purchase quantities, and help merchants buy earlier without manually rebuilding reports every week.
Workflow
How does PODesk streamline purchasing?
From store sync to receiving stock — clean, structured, and predictable.
Connect Shopify
Sync products, variants, and stock counts in 2 minutes with 100% read-only safety.
Map Suppliers
Link SKUs to vendors, set wholesale unit costs, lead times, and minimum order quantities.
See Reorder Alerts
PODesk calculates sales speed and alerts you before items run out of stock.
One-Click POs
Generate clean purchase orders and send formatted email drafts straight to suppliers.
Track Receiving
Record incoming shipments line-by-line so you always know what's arrived and what's pending.
Features Audit
Full Shopify purchase order and supplier features
Focused operational tools for buying, supplier work, and replenishment.
Shopify Read-Only Inventory Sync
OAuth read-only sync pulling products, variants, locations, aggregate stock, and 30-day order sales velocity.
- 2-minute store connection via official Shopify OAuth
- 100% read-only sync (Zero stock write-back risk during beta)
- Aggregate stock balance sync across all store locations
- Real sales velocity calculation from actual order history
Supplier Database & Vendor Terms
Keep all vendor contacts, payment terms, lead times, and SKU mappings in one searchable database.
- Payment Terms (Net 30, Net 60, Prepaid, COD)
- Lead time days & Minimum Order Quantities (MOQ)
- Vendor contact emails, phone numbers, and notes
- Primary and backup vendor assignments per product
Wholesale SKU Cost & Lead Time Mapping
Link Shopify variants to suppliers with wholesale unit costs, vendor SKUs, and lead time overrides.
- Search variants by title, SKU, or barcode
- Set vendor-specific wholesale unit costs
- Store supplier SKU codes & package sizes
- Lead time and MOQ overrides per variant line
Reorder Point Calculator & Intelligence
Know exactly when and how much to reorder before running out of stock.
- Configurable demand velocity windows (7, 14, 30, 90 days)
- Daily sales speed calculation & days-to-stockout
- Risk status badges: Critical, Reorder Soon, Healthy
- Formula: (target days × daily sales) − current stock + buffer
1-Click Purchase Order Generator
Generate, send, and print professional POs without manual spreadsheet work.
- Customizable PO reference numbers (e.g. PO-1001)
- Multi-SKU line item bundling per supplier
- Auto-generated formatted supplier email draft (mailto:)
- Printable PO layout ready for PDF export or archiving
Shipment Receiving Tracking & Log
Track incoming warehouse shipments line-by-line with complete delivery logs.
- Partial receiving support for split deliveries
- Pipeline statuses: Draft -> Sent -> Confirmed -> Received
- Line-by-line ordered vs. received progress tracking
- Historical receipt logs & warehouse arrival notes
Stocky Migration CSV Import Tool
Migrate off Stocky or spreadsheets seamlessly ahead of Stocky’s August 31, 2026 shutdown.
- Upload supplier & SKU CSVs up to 1,000 rows
- Auto-detected column header mapping & manual override
- Pre-import validation preview before committing rows
- Instant error CSV export for invalid rows
Operations Dashboard & Alerts
Quick operational snapshot showing synced variants, stock levels, suppliers, and open POs.
- Low stock alerts & stockout risk summaries
- Active open purchase order status tracking
- Contextual empty states guiding fast setup
- One-click manual inventory sync refresh button
100% Read-Only Safety Assurance
Sync store data securely. PODesk does not write inventory changes back to Shopify during beta.
- Embedded inside Shopify Admin workflow
- GDPR compliance webhook handlers
- Zero inventory write-backs to live Shopify store
- Secure session tokens & encryption
August 31, 2026 Deadline
Stocky migration readiness checklist
Shopify is deprecating Stocky on August 31, 2026. Test your migration readiness with our interactive workflow checklist below.
Migration Progress40% Complete
Export Stocky CSV files
Export your suppliers, supplier contacts, and SKU wholesale cost mappings from Stocky before August 31, 2026.
Upload to PODesk CSV Import
Drag & drop up to 1,000 CSV rows into PODesk. Column headers for vendor name, SKUs, unit cost, and lead times auto-detect.
Review Auto-Calculated Velocity & Reorder Alerts
PODesk links your Shopify products, syncs sales velocity, and flags critical stockout risks.
Issue 1-Click Purchase Orders
Generate draft POs with auto-formatted supplier mailto emails or printable PDF export layouts.
Track Shipment Receiving Line-by-Line
Log partial warehouse receipts and keep complete delivery history records.
Comparison
How PODesk compares to Stocky, spreadsheets, and ERPs
Clear side-by-side comparison of PODesk vs Stocky, Google Sheets, and Enterprise ERPs.
| Feature / Capability | PODesk (Free Beta) | Stocky | Google Spreadsheets | Enterprise ERP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Starting Price | Free Beta ($0/mo) | Free (Ending Aug 2026) | Free (High Labor) | $500 - $2,000+/mo |
| Setup Time | 2 Minutes (Shopify OAuth) | Native (Deprecated) | Days of formula setup | 3-6 Months onboarding |
| Stockout Risk Calculation | Daily Velocity + Lead Time + Buffer | Basic Reorder Point | Manual formula updates | Complex setup needed |
| Supplier SKU Cost Mapping | Primary & Secondary Vendors | Yes | Fragile VLOOKUPs | Yes |
| 1-Click PO & Supplier Email | Yes (Mailto & Printable PDF) | Yes | Manual copy-paste | Yes |
| Line-by-Line Receiving | Partial Receiving Tracking Log | Limited | Manual tracking | Yes |
| Store Inventory Write Safety | 100% Read-Only Safety during beta | Write Access | High manual error risk | Direct DB integration |
Feature proof
Complete Supplier Database
Store vendor contacts, payment terms, lead times, and SKU mappings in one searchable database. Never lose supplier details again.
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Feature proof
Smart Reorder Planning
See low-stock warnings early with auto-calculated suggested quantities based on how fast you sell. Stop overstocking or running out of stock.
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Feature proof
Full Purchasing & Receiving Workspace
From 1-click CSV import to receiving tracking and printable POs — everything you need to keep inventory moving without headache.
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Read-only Shopify sync
No inventory write-back
Clear purchasing workflow
Built for Shopify merchants
Transparent Pricing
Simple, predictable plans for every Shopify store
Choose the plan that fits your purchasing workflow. All plans include 14-day free trial and Stocky CSV migration support.
StarterFree Beta
Starter Plan
For new & emerging Shopify stores
$0/ mo
Essential purchase order and supplier setup for emerging Shopify stores.
- Up to 3 Suppliers
- Basic Shopify Read-only Inventory Sync
- Manual Purchase Order Generation
- Standard Email Support
Most Popular 🔥
GrowthRecommended
Growth Plan
For fast-growing Shopify brands
$9.99/ mo
Complete purchasing & reorder automation for growing Shopify brands.
- Unlimited Suppliers & Purchase Orders
- Smart Reorder Calculator & Stockout Risk Alerts
- Line-by-Line Partial Receiving Tracking
- Formatted Email Drafts to Suppliers
- Priority Email & Founder Support
Pro / ScaleEnterprise
Pro / Scale Plan
For high-volume & multi-location stores
$19.99/ mo
Advanced features, Stocky migration tool & 1-on-1 dedicated support.
- All Growth plan features included
- Stocky CSV Bulk Migration Tool
- Custom Payment Terms & Multi-Location Stocking
- Priority 1-on-1 Founder Support & Onboarding
FAQ
What can I use instead of Stocky?
Clear answers about Shopify purchase orders, supplier data, and Stocky migration.
Does PODesk write inventory levels back to Shopify?
No. PODesk reads your Shopify inventory and order history to plan purchasing, but it does not write inventory changes back during the beta period.
Can I import my Stocky data into PODesk?
Yes. PODesk includes a CSV import tool built specifically for Stocky exports and spreadsheet migrations. You can upload suppliers, SKU mappings, wholesale costs, and lead times.
How does PODesk calculate suggested reorder quantities?
PODesk calculates suggested reorder quantity using: (target days of stock × daily sales velocity) − current stock + safety buffer.
Can I link products to specific suppliers and set wholesale prices?
Yes. You can assign any Shopify product or variant to a supplier, set wholesale unit costs, minimum order quantities (MOQ), vendor lead time days, and payment terms like Net 30 or COD.
How do I send Purchase Orders to my suppliers?
Once your PO is created, one click generates a pre-formatted email draft ready to send to your vendor, or a printable layout ready for PDF export.
What happens if a supplier delivers a partial shipment?
PODesk supports line-by-line partial receiving. You can record received quantities, track remaining balances, and keep the PO status as Partially Received.
How much does PODesk cost?
PODesk offers flexible plans to fit your store size: Starter Plan at $0/mo (Free Beta), Growth Plan at $9.99/mo (Most Popular), and Pro / Scale Plan at $19.99/mo. All plans include a 14-day free trial during the Stocky migration period.
Ready to organize Shopify purchasing?
Use PODesk during free beta to connect supplier records, reorder planning, purchase orders, and receiving in one operational workspace.