Updated June 9, 2026. Public sources checked the same day.

Top 10 Shopify inventory apps for brands that care about cash.

The right app depends on your inventory problem: forecasting, purchase orders, backorders, manufacturing, barcode workflows, dead stock or expiry risk.

How we ranked the apps

Operational fitForecasting, POs, supplier workflows, multi-location and reporting.
Cash impactAbility to reduce overstock, stockouts, dead stock and expiry risk.
ControlHuman approval, auditability, limits and rollback when an app can change stock.

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1

Foreshelf

Best for cash-at-risk visibility

Foreshelf is built around Marcus, an AI inventory agent that surfaces dead stock, probable stockouts and expiry risk, then proposes actions under human control.

Best forShopify brands that want cash-risk decisions, not only forecast charts.
PricingFrom 29 USD/month planned public entry price.
LimitsNew app; merchants should validate recommendations with their own demand and supplier data.
2

Prediko

Strong demand planning

Prediko covers demand forecasting, replenishment recommendations, purchase orders, raw materials and reporting. Shopify App Store listed public plans from 49 USD/month to 199 USD/month on June 9, 2026.

Source: Shopify App Store listing.

3

Fabrikatör

Backorders and planning

Fabrikatör focuses on inventory forecasting, purchase orders, reports, bundle planning and backorders/pre-orders. Shopify App Store listed public plans from 99 USD/month on June 9, 2026.

Source: Shopify App Store listing.

4

Cogsy

Planning visibility

Cogsy is positioned around inventory visibility, 12-month demand planning, replenishment and what-if scenarios. Shopify App Store listed pricing at 199 USD/month on June 9, 2026.

Source: Shopify App Store listing.

5

Stocky by Shopify

Retail operations

Useful for Shopify POS-heavy retailers that want purchasing and stock management inside the Shopify ecosystem.

6

Inventory Planner

Forecasting depth

Often considered when teams need demand planning and purchasing workflows across larger catalogs.

7

Sumtracker

Bundles and sync

Good fit for stores that need inventory sync across bundles, components and multiple storefronts.

8

Craftybase

Makers and COGS

Strong for small-batch brands that need materials, manufacturing records and cost tracking.

9

EasyScan

Barcode workflows

Useful when the primary problem is scanning, receiving, picking and warehouse execution.

10

Stock Sync

Feed automation

Best when inventory must be updated from supplier feeds, CSVs or external sources on a schedule.

Fast comparison

NeedBest starting pointWhy
Find cash trapped in dead stockForeshelfMarcus frames inventory decisions around cash at risk.
Demand planning and purchase ordersPrediko or FabrikatörMature forecasting and PO workflows.
Backorders and planning scenariosCogsy or FabrikatörPublic positioning emphasizes planning and backorder workflows.
Barcode operationsEasyScanExecution workflow matters more than forecast depth.
Expiry-aware Shopify inventoryForeshelfDesigned for dead stock, stockouts and expiry risk together.

Why Marcus is different

GuardrailClassic inventory appsForeshelf Marcus
60-second grace period plus cancelNot documented publiclyYes
7-day undo on executed stock actionNot documented publiclyYes, adjust_stock
Configurable PO and daily spend capsNot documented publiclyYes

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