Switch from Stocky to Assisty
Switching from Stocky to Assisty — Your Complete Guide
Shopify's Stocky app is shutting down on August 31, 2026. If you're a Stocky user looking for a seamless replacement, Assisty has you covered — with everything Stocky offered and much more.
Why Assisty?
Assisty is the most complete Stocky replacement on the Shopify App Store. We cover all the core workflows you rely on — purchase orders, supplier management, inventory transfers, demand forecasting — plus powerful features Stocky never had.
Feature Comparison: Stocky vs Assisty
Purchase Order Management
Feature | Stocky | Assisty |
|---|---|---|
Create POs manually | Yes | Yes |
Create POs from reorder suggestions | Yes | Yes |
Automated PO generation (scheduled) | No | Yes — daily/weekly scheduling with approval workflows |
Duplicate/clone PO | Yes | Yes |
CSV import items into PO | Yes | Yes |
Email PO to supplier (PDF/CSV) | Yes | Yes |
Print PO as PDF | Yes | Yes |
Partial receiving | Yes | Yes |
Over-receiving | Yes | Yes |
CSV bulk receiving | No | Yes |
Receive without updating Shopify | No | Yes — control when inventory syncs |
"Receive All" one-click | Yes | Yes |
Return items to supplier | No | Yes — with reasons and Shopify sync toggle |
Revert Confirmed back to Draft | No | Yes |
29+ configurable columns | Limited | Yes — MasterData, Custom, and Metafield columns |
File attachments on PO | Yes | Yes |
Activity & transaction history | Yes | Yes |
Departure date tracking | Yes | Yes |
PO Financial Features
Feature | Stocky | Assisty |
|---|---|---|
Unit price per line item | Yes | Yes |
Tax rate & tax type per line | Yes | Yes |
Shipping cost on PO | Yes | Yes |
Adjustments & discounts | Yes | Yes |
Landed cost calculation | Yes (1 method) | Yes — 2 methods (ratio + proportional) |
Profit margin display | Yes | Yes — with color-coded margin indicators |
Payment terms & due date | Yes | Yes |
Invoice number & date | Yes | Yes |
Average cost on receive | Yes | Yes — weighted average with Shopify sync |
Supplier Management
Feature | Stocky | Assisty |
|---|---|---|
Supplier profiles | Yes | Yes |
Supplier lead time | Yes | Yes |
Supplier MOQ & min/max values | Limited | Yes — full min/max at supplier and product level |
Product-supplier assignment | Yes | Yes |
Preferred supplier toggle | No | Yes |
Supplier performance tracking | No | Yes — on-time delivery and accuracy metrics |
Import suppliers from CSV | Yes | Yes |
Import suppliers from Shopify vendors | No | Yes |
Hierarchical settings (Global > Supplier > Product > Variant) | No | Yes |
Demand Forecasting & Replenishment
Feature | Stocky | Assisty |
|---|---|---|
Sales velocity suggestions | Basic | Yes — AI/ML forecasting with multiple models |
"Last X days" demand calculation | Yes | Yes |
"Same period last year" comparison | Yes | Yes |
Reorder point calculation | Basic | Yes — sales/day x lead time, fully configurable |
Case/pack quantity rounding | Yes | Yes |
Automated PO generation | No | Yes — scheduled daily/weekly with smart filters |
300+ analytics reports | ~10 reports | Yes |
Inventory Transfers
Feature | Stocky | Assisty |
|---|---|---|
Create transfers between locations | Yes | Yes |
AI-driven transfer suggestions | No | Yes — 3 strategies with priority scoring |
Transfer routes configuration | No | Yes — source to destination with lead times |
Full transfer lifecycle | Basic | Yes — Pending > Shipped > Partial Received > Completed |
Partial receiving on transfers | No | Yes |
Multi-location inventory report | Yes | Yes |
How to Migrate from Stocky
Assisty offers a built-in migration tool that pulls your data directly from Stocky — no CSV exports, no manual re-entry.
Migration Flow
What gets migrated:
- All your suppliers — names, contact details, addresses
- All your purchase orders — every status (draft, confirmed, partial, received, archived)
- Tax types — your custom tax configurations
- Line items — automatically matched to your Shopify products
How it works:
- Install Assisty from the Shopify App Store
- Go to the Migration Tool in Assisty settings
- Enter your Stocky API key — Assisty connects and shows a summary of your data
- Preview & resolve conflicts — review suppliers, choose how to handle duplicates
- Import — watch the progress bar as your data comes over
- Done — your suppliers, POs, and tax types are now in Assisty
The entire process takes about 15 minutes.
Important: Stocky's API is available until August 31, 2026. We recommend migrating early so you have time to get comfortable with Assisty before the shutdown.
How to find your Stocky API key:
- Open Stocky in your Shopify admin
- Go to Settings
- Your API key is listed under API Access
- Copy the key and paste it into Assisty's migration wizard
What You Get That Stocky Never Had
Assisty isn't just a Stocky replacement — it's a significant upgrade:
- AI-Powered Demand Forecasting — Multiple forecasting models (SMA, Computing Model, Smart AI) predict what you'll need before you run out
- Automated Purchase Orders — Set it and forget it. Assisty generates POs on a schedule with approval workflows
- 300+ Analytics Reports — Deep insights into sales, inventory, suppliers, and profitability
- Smart Transfer Suggestions — AI recommends which stock to move between locations and why
- Advanced Return Workflow — Return items to suppliers with 5 reason types and optional Shopify inventory sync
- Supplier Performance Tracking — Monitor on-time delivery rates and order accuracy per supplier
- Hierarchical Replenishment Settings — Set rules at Global, Supplier, Product, or Variant level
- 29+ Configurable PO Columns — Customize your view with MasterData, Custom, and Metafield columns
- Two Landed Cost Methods — Ratio method (Stocky-compatible) plus proportional allocation for more accurate costing
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will I lose any data when switching from Stocky?
A: No. Assisty's migration tool imports your suppliers, purchase orders, tax types, and line items. Your Shopify product and inventory data stays untouched.
Q: Do I need to export CSVs from Stocky?
A: No. Assisty connects directly to Stocky's API, so there's no need to export or upload files. Just enter your API key and the tool handles the rest.
Q: How does Assisty match my products?
A: We use Shopify's inventory_item_id for precise matching — more reliable than SKU matching since many Stocky products don't have SKUs.
Q: What happens to my open/draft POs?
A: All PO statuses are migrated — draft, confirmed, partially received, received, and archived. They'll appear in Assisty with the same status.
Q: Can I try Assisty before committing?
A: Yes. Assisty offers a free trial so you can migrate your data and explore the app before choosing a plan.
Q: What if I need help migrating?
A: Our support team is here to help. Reach out via the in-app chat and we'll walk you through the process.
Q: Will Assisty work with my barcode scanner?
A: Yes. Assisty supports barcode scanning for receiving and stock counts — USB scanners, Bluetooth scanners, and camera-based scanning.
Q: I use Stocky's barcode label printing. Does Assisty have that?
A: Yes. Assisty supports barcode label printing directly from PO receives — compatible with Dymo, Zebra, and browser-based printing.
Ready to Switch?
- Install Assisty from the Shopify App Store
- Open the Migration Tool and connect your Stocky account
- Import your data in minutes
Questions? Chat with us — we're happy to help you make the switch.
Updated on: 05/03/2026
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