The simple, reliable Stocky alternative for Shopify purchase orders.
Shopify is discontinuing Stocky on August 31, 2026. PODesk gives merchants a seamless migration path to keep supplier records, SKU cost mappings, reorder velocity alerts, purchase orders, and receiving tracking running smoothly.
Feature Comparison
PODesk vs. Stocky Comparison
See how PODesk replaces Stocky’s core purchasing features with enhanced sales velocity intelligence and read-only safety.
| Feature / Capability | Stocky (Deprecated) | PODesk (Free Beta) |
|---|---|---|
| Availability & Support | Shutting down on August 31, 2026 | Active, actively updated & supported |
| Shopify Inventory Access | Write Access (Risk of stock overrides) | 100% Read-Only Safety during beta |
| Supplier & SKU Cost Mapping | Included | Included (Primary & secondary vendors) |
| Reorder Risk Intelligence | Basic static reorder point | Dynamic velocity + lead time + safety buffer |
| 1-Click CSV Import Tool | Complex export structure | Built-in auto-detection for Stocky CSVs |
| Purchase Order Receiving Tracking | Basic receiving log | Line-by-line partial shipment receiving log |
| Monthly Pricing | Discontinued by Shopify | Free Beta ($0/mo during migration) |
Migration Guide
5-Step Stocky to PODesk Migration Tutorial
Follow these steps to transfer your purchasing workflow before Stocky is retired on August 31, 2026.
Export Data from Stocky
In your Stocky admin or POS setup, export your suppliers list, supplier contacts, and SKU wholesale cost mappings into standard CSV files.
Connect Shopify to PODesk
Install PODesk in under 2 minutes. Official Shopify OAuth syncs your products, variants, SKUs, barcodes, and current stock levels with 100% read-only safety.
Upload Stocky CSV Files
Use PODesk’s 1-Click CSV Import tool. Drag & drop up to 1,000 rows per batch. Auto-detection handles vendor names, SKUs, wholesale unit costs, and lead times.
Review Reorder Alerts & Velocity
PODesk links your catalog data with 30-day sales velocity and flags critical stockout risks before you run out of stock.
Generate Purchase Orders & Track Receiving
Create 1-click purchase orders, generate pre-formatted supplier mailto emails or printable PDFs, and track partial shipment arrivals.
Migrate off Stocky in under 10 minutes
Join the free beta and keep supplier management, reorder planning, and purchase order tracking active for your Shopify store.
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