Inventory Management Software for Shopify: 23 Best Apps [2026]

 

• Shopify admin tracks stock for your Shopify store. Dedicated multichannel inventory management software puts every channel on one stock count.
• Shopify admin handles basic purchase orders. Dedicated software adds forecasting, so you know what to reorder and when.
• Shopify admin works best for one location and a small catalog. Dedicated software connects your warehouses and 3PLs, which is where e-commerce inventory management gets serious.

Inventory Management Software for Shopify at a Glance

App	Best For	Starting Price	Free Tier?	Multichannel Sync?
Cin7	Scaling multichannel sellers	$349/month (Core); Omni custom pricing	No	Yes
QuickBooks Online	Managing cash flow	$38/month (inventory needs Plus at $140/month)	Limited free plan (no inventory tracking)	No
Extensiv Order Management	Order fulfillment	Pricing available on request	No	Yes
Katana Cloud Inventory	Manufacturing	Free plan (30 SKUs); paid plans custom-priced	Yes (30 SKUs)	Not a core focus
Thrive Inventory Management	Physical plus online stores	$59/month, billed monthly	No	Yes
ShipBob Fulfillment	Expedited fulfillment	Free to install; fulfillment available on request	No	Order sync only
Assisty	Stock analytics reports	$19/month	Yes	No
LitCommerce	Multichannel listings	$29/month	No (7-day trial)	Yes
ShipHero Fulfillment	Load-balancing between locations	Pricing available on request	No	Locations, not channels
Inventory Planner by Sage	Demand forecasting	Pricing available on request	No	Forecasting only
syncX Stock Sync & Importer	Syncing inventory with sales	Free; paid from $7/month	Yes (2,000 products)	Yes
Sellbrite	Reaching new marketplaces	Free	Yes (30 orders/month)	Yes
Brightpearl by Sage	Warehouse management	Pricing available on request	No	Yes
Prediko	AI forecasting and purchasing	$49/month	No (14-day trial)	Forecasting only
Zoho Inventory	Starting on a free plan	Free (50 orders/month)	Yes	Check current plans

"Multichannel Sync?" shows whether the app keeps stock in sync beyond your Shopify storefront, based on our reviews below. With hundreds of apps available, picking the right one can feel daunting. Stay with us as we break down the 23 best inventory management apps for Shopify and their use cases.

The 23 Best Inventory Management Apps for Shopify

1. Cin7
2. QuickBooks Online
3. Extensiv Order Management
4. Katana Cloud Inventory
5. Thrive Inventory Management
6. ShipBob Fulfillment
7. Assisty
8. LitCommerce
9. ShipHero Fulfillment
10. syncX Stock Sync & Importer
11. Sellbrite
12. Inventory Planner by Sage
13. NetSuite ERP Connector
14. Brightpearl by Sage
15. EasyScan SKU & Barcode
16. STOQ Preorder & Back in Stock
17. syncX Easy SKU & Barcode Scan
18. SC Order Tags & Flows
19. SkuHarmony
20. SimpleSync
21. Trunk Stock Sync & Bundling
22. Zoho Inventory
23. Prediko

How We Picked the Best Inventory Apps for Shopify

Shopify's App Store is bursting at the seams (hundreds of inventory apps and counting), so we narrowed the field using five must-haves:

• Feature depth: We looked for tools that solve everyday inventory headaches, not just shiny add-ons.
• Pricing transparency: We favored published, scalable tiers and flagged every app that only quotes on request.
• Multichannel and POS fit: We checked how well each app keeps stock in sync beyond your Shopify storefront.
• Scalability: We weighed fit for every business size, from garage start-ups to multi-warehouse brands.
• Setup and integrations: We considered how quickly each app connects to Shopify and what else it talks to.

We checked prices against Shopify App Store listings, vendor pricing pages, or pricing trackers where neither was available. Full disclosure: Cin7 is our product, so we've been upfront about where it costs more. No app aces every test, so we've called out where each one falls short.

1. Cin7: Best for Scaling Multichannel Sellers

Cin7 makes selling products through Shopify a breeze. We automate Shopify processes and send orders straight to your warehouses and 3PLs, so stock stays in sync across every channel and location. Our AI-powered features take even more manual work off your plate as you scale.

Cin7 is an inventory management system (IMS) that connects your inventory management with your online marketplace, sales channels, stock locations, warehouse management systems, and more. With all of it in a single source of truth, it's easy to grow, regardless of where and what you sell. That means your Shopify store, Shopify POS, Amazon, and wholesale orders all share one stock count, so a sale on one updates the rest.

Our Shopify integration takes the manual effort out of inventory management so you can sell more and grow faster. It does so by:

• Automatically downloading customer information and orders
• Updating stock in real time
• Batching orders into single transactions

Need more muscle as you grow? You can add:

• ForesightAI for reorder recommendations based on your sales history and supplier lead times
• 3PL Connect to route orders straight to your fulfillment partners
• A B2B Portal so wholesale buyers can order from your live stock
• More than 700 integrations, including QuickBooks, Xero, Amazon, Walmart, and Faire

Heads-up: ForesightAI, B2B Portal, POS, and API access are paid add-ons on top of your plan.

Customer Story: Dean Davidson

Jewelry brand Dean Davidson skips brick-and-mortar entirely. It sells direct to consumers through Shopify and to wholesale buyers through Cin7. Before Cin7, its biggest headache was incorrect inventory numbers across sales channels.

The team kept showing stockouts even when product was on hand, and those phantom stockouts cost them sales. With accurate stock counts across channels, Dean Davidson estimates the benefit at around $71,000 per year in increased sales.

Pros	Cons
Automatically updates with latest purchases	Higher starting price than single-purpose apps
Automatically imports orders into Xero or QBO	Forecasting, B2B Portal, and POS cost extra
Allows you to sell stock from all branches or only specific branches

Price: Cin7 Core starts at $349/month for the Standard plan, with Pro at $599/month and Advanced at $1,199/month. Core prices are in USD, exclude taxes, and apply to new customers.

Cin7 Omni: Custom pricing

2. QuickBooks Online: Best for Managing Cash Flow

Like Cin7, QuickBooks Online lets you bring orders and payouts from your Shopify store into one place. That way, you don't have to manually track incoming and outgoing stock and sales.

Just know it's accounting software first. According to Techspawn, inventory tracking is bundled with the Plus and Advanced plans only, so the entry plan won't cover it.

Pros	Cons
Automatically updates	Can take time to learn if you're new to accounting software
Prioritizes products based on traffic	Lacks the functionality of a full inventory management software solution
Manages payouts across sales channels	Inventory tracking requires a higher-tier plan

Price: From $38/month (Simple Start); Plus, which includes inventory tracking, is $140/month

3. Extensiv Order Management: Best for Managing Order Fulfillment

Formerly Skubana (and later Extensiv Order Manager), Extensiv Order Management is designed to give you a "central hub" for inventory, sales, fulfillment strategies, and more. Extensiv lets you automate monotonous inventory tasks so you can dedicate more time to sales and growth.

Extensiv's integration also lets you expand to other marketplaces while syncing inventory across platforms. The catch? Extensiv doesn't publish a price list, so you'll need a demo to get a quote.

Pros	Cons
Allows custom order manipulation rules	No published pricing, so you'll need a demo for a quote
Includes real-time dashboards with analytics

Price: Pricing available on request

4. Katana Cloud Inventory: Best for Manufacturing Businesses

Used largely by manufacturing companies, Katana helps Shopify users avoid stockouts by offering a centralized view of your inventory processes in a single platform.

Katana helps create scalable inventory processes by issuing purchase orders based on material requirements and reorder points. You can also integrate Katana with software like QuickBooks to connect inventory management, sales, and accounting all together.

Pros	Cons
Easily manages manufacturing and production planning	Can cost more as you add features
Automatically creates work orders from sales	Reporting may feel basic if you need deep analytics
Free plan for up to 30 SKUs	Paid plans are custom-priced, so you'll need a quote

Price: Free plan for up to 30 SKUs; paid plans custom-priced

5. Thrive Inventory Management: Best for Connecting Physical and Online Stores

Thrive (formerly Thrive by Shopventory) can be an effective solution for small businesses looking to connect a brick-and-mortar location with a Shopify store. With Thrive, you can manage inventory at both your online store and physical storefronts. Thrive also connects with Square, Clover, and Google Shopping, so you can reach new customers with your e-commerce store.

Pros	Cons
Equipped with reporting by location	Pricing climbs as you add transactions and locations
Allows you to connect multiple Shopify accounts	Advanced features sit on higher-priced plans

Price: From $59/month (Starter), billed monthly; Standard is $129/month

6. ShipBob Fulfillment: Best for Expediting Shipping

For e-commerce brands, ShipBob's Shopify app lets both DTC and B2B brands easily pick, pack, and ship orders to customers all over the world.

With the Shopify integration, ShipBob focuses on getting orders out the door quickly. You also get a personalized customer experience within the app and in-house managed B2B/EDI compliance.

Pros	Cons
Connects directly to your Shopify store	You hand warehouse operations to an outside partner
Supports both DTC and B2B fulfillment	Pricing is quote-based, so it's harder to compare up front

Price: Free to install; fulfillment pricing available on request

7. Assisty: Best for Stock Analytics Reports

Quick heads-up: Shopify has retired its longtime Stocky app (inFlow has a rundown), and inventory now lives in Shopify admin and Shopify POS. Per Shopify's Help Center, Stocky was delisted on February 2, 2026, and stopped working on August 31, 2026. If Stocky was your go-to for reporting, Assisty is a currently available replacement in the same niche.

Assisty gives you 300-plus inventory and sales reports, so you can spot bestsellers, flag slow-movers, and catch dead stock before it ties up your cash. You can schedule custom reports straight to your inbox and layer in demand forecasting and reorder suggestions as you grow. If you want detailed analytics reports showing how your products perform, it's an easy pick.

Pros	Cons
300-plus prebuilt and custom inventory reports	Advanced forecasting sits on higher tiers
Free plan and responsive support	The depth of reporting can feel like a lot at first

Price: Free plan available; paid plans from $19/month, depending on your Shopify plan

8. LitCommerce: Best for Syncing Orders Across Multiple Channels

LitCommerce connects your Shopify store to marketplaces like TikTok Shop, Amazon, Etsy, Google Shopping, eBay, Temu, and Walmart, all from a single dashboard. That's a whole lot of eyeballs on your products without the copy-paste chaos.

Channel count depends on your plan. LitCommerce says its entry plan covers up to 3 channels and 1,000 listings, with a 7-day free trial.

Pros	Cons
Listing templates so you can easily create product listings	Focused on listings, not full inventory management
Lets you easily edit product listings	Entry plan caps you at three sales channels

Price: From $29/month, with a free trial

9. ShipHero Fulfillment: Best for Load-Balancing Inventory Between Locations

ShipHero's Shopify fulfillment app helps e-commerce brands gain pre- and post-shipment visibility into shipments. It also helps you manage inventory across multiple locations.

Beyond that, ShipHero uses product data to make load-balancing decisions for your brand. With an emphasis on strategic order fulfillment, ShipHero's platform can benefit small businesses looking to grow quickly and reduce waste.

Pros	Cons
Includes a native iOS app	Some G2 reviewers report slow support responses
Connects to USPS, FedEx, and more	No published pricing

Price: Pricing available on request

10. syncX Stock Sync & Importer: Best for Syncing Inventory With Sales

Formerly Stock Sync, syncX: Stock Sync & Importer helps you manage inventory by syncing stock levels across sales channels and automating inventory updates. The result? You save time overall.

While it won't create detailed inventory reports, it lets you easily import and export inventory data to CSV, XLS, Google Sheets, and more. You just won't get the deep product insights you'd get from a more robust solution.

Pros	Cons
Centralized dashboard for performance tracking	Limited reporting
Automated scheduling for inventory updating	Free plan caps you at 2,000 products

Price: Free plan (manual updates) for up to 2,000 products; paid plans from $7/month

11. Sellbrite: Best for Branching Out to New Marketplaces

Sellbrite is another Shopify app that helps product sellers reach large online marketplaces, like Amazon, eBay, Etsy, and Walmart. With Sellbrite's Shopify app, you control your products within Shopify but sell them on other online marketplaces.

Sellbrite has a free plan to get you started. Just know the free plan is limited to 30 orders a month.

Pros	Cons
Automatic syncing across sales channels	Paid plans are billed annually
Allows you to include inventory from all warehouse locations	Free plan caps you at 30 orders a month

Price: Free plan for up to 30 orders a month, with a free trial on paid plans

12. Inventory Planner by Sage: Best for Demand Forecasting

Inventory Planner by Sage (formerly Inventory Planner Forecasting) gives multichannel sellers forecasting and product analysis, so you can make smarter reordering decisions.

It helps you meet customer demand and limit excess inventory by syncing sales history with vendor lead times and sales channels. It can be an effective choice for product sellers in industries with seasonal demand.

Pros	Cons
Automatically creates reports based on inventory performance	Some reviewers report long onboarding
Sets automatic reorder alerts	Focused on forecasting, so you'll need other tools for fulfillment

Price: Pricing available on request

13. NetSuite ERP Connector: Best for Connecting Inventory With Finance and Accounting

The NetSuite ERP connector is designed for enterprise-level product sellers. It connects accounting and finance with inventory management and syncs product, customer, and inventory data.

By automating order fulfillment and simplifying monotonous accounting tasks, the NetSuite ERP Connector offers a more hands-off approach. It's built for large organizations with more complex inventory needs.

Pros	Cons
Automatically sends orders to 3PLs, vendors, or warehouses	Built for larger, more complex businesses
Manages inventory across multiple warehouses	Sold as an add-on to a NetSuite account

Price: From $199.92/month on the Shopify App Store, sold as an add-on to NetSuite

14. Brightpearl by Sage: Best for Connecting Warehouse Management With Inventory

Brightpearl's Shopify app (now Brightpearl by Sage) handles order management, accounting, warehouse management, returns, and more in a single platform.

With the Shopify integration, Brightpearl lets you create a personalized storefront with full visibility into the purchasing process. The app also offers advanced reporting, demand planning, and insight into other consumer trends.

Pros	Cons
Automated inventory management tasks	Interface can take time to learn
Manages product prices in the currency of your specific location	No published platform pricing

Price: Custom pricing available on request

15. EasyScan SKU & Barcode: Best for Barcode Scanning and Reporting

Now listed as 506 EasyScan SKU & Barcode, EasyScan started as a picking, packing, and barcode scanning app. It isn't an end-to-end inventory management software solution like some other apps listed. Still, it now includes purchase orders, forecasting, and stock counts, which makes it a budget option for former Stocky users.

EasyScan lets you scan products, create reports on items scanned, and assign barcodes and SKUs to your products. You can also print custom packing slips and inventory reports, limiting the steps needed to get products out the door.

Pros	Cons
Updates inventory by scanning barcodes or SKUs	Not an end-to-end inventory management app
Allows you to create orders by scanning barcodes

Price: From $9.99/month, with a free trial

16. STOQ Preorder & Back in Stock: Best for Notifying Customers of Restocks

STOQ Preorder & Back in Stock (formerly Back in Stock + Restock Alerts) automatically emails or texts your waitlist when products are back in stock. You can customize the alert emails and buttons, and its analytics show which products customers want most.

It also handles preorders and syncs with Klaviyo, Mailchimp, and Omnisend. Just note it won't automate reordering for you.

Pros	Cons
Automated email and SMS restock alerts	Won't create purchase orders or reorder stock
Analytics on your most-wanted products	Free plan is capped at 30 emails a month

Price: Free plan (30 emails/month); paid plans from $10/month

17. syncX Easy SKU & Barcode Scan: Best for Stocktaking

Formerly Quick Scan, syncX: Easy SKU & Barcode Scan gives you a barcode scanner for creating and fulfilling orders by scanning a product's barcode. You can then use that information to make smarter reordering decisions.

While it uncovers helpful product information with a single scan, you'll still have to set reorder levels manually.

Pros	Cons
Easy to install	Focused on scanning, so features are limited
Speeds up stocktaking and delivery process	Reorder levels are set manually

Price: Free plan listed; paid plans from $5/month

18. SC Order Tags & Flows: Best for Automating Order Workflows

SC Order Tags & Flows automates order management tasks. You create order tags that automatically trigger specific actions, like adding, removing, delaying, or backdating orders.

With SC Order Tags & Flows, you can tailor a personalized dashboard to suit your business needs. You can also connect the app with shipping partners to see your full order management process.

Pros	Cons
Connects with other automation apps, like Zapier	Built for order tagging, not stock tracking
Uses backdate tags to gather product and sales data

Price: Free plan (100 order tags); paid plans from $5.99/month

19. SkuHarmony: Best for Connecting Square and Shopify

SkuHarmony works specifically for Shopify and Square, so you don't have to juggle inventory between the two systems.

Once they're connected, you never have to worry about miscues between the two platforms. When a product sells on Square, it's automatically marked as sold on Shopify.

Pros	Cons
Removes the need to make manual changes on Square and Shopify	Limited to Square and Shopify
Adjusts inventory in real time	Syncs one Square location per vendor site

Price: $49.99/month

20. SimpleSync: Best for Managing Identical SKUs

Like SkuHarmony, SimpleSync works in a specific niche: managing inventory that shares the same SKU. SimpleSync lets you sell physically similar products through different product pages while tracking your stock.

To use it, create two product pages in your Shopify store, give them the same SKU, and SimpleSync handles the rest. It's especially useful for clothing retailers selling unisex items on both men's and women's product pages.

Pros	Cons
Allows you to sell identical products through different product pages	May not suit larger inventories
Allows you to set stock to product level

Price: $10/month ($15/month for Shopify Plus stores)

21. Trunk Stock Sync & Bundling: Best for Bundling Products Into Single Transactions

Trunk's Shopify app gives you a centralized view of your inventory. It connects sales channels and keeps bundles and SKUs synced in your Shopify store.

Trunk works with Etsy, eBay, Amazon, Square POS, QuickBooks, and more. It works particularly well at bundling.

Pros	Cons
Equipped with bundling and kitting to track components	Built for stock sync and bundling, not full inventory management
Automatically syncs stock levels

Price: See current plans on Trunk's site, with a 14-day free trial

22. Zoho Inventory: Best for Starting on a Free Plan

Zoho Inventory comes from the Zoho family of business apps, and it gets plenty of attention for one reason: a permanent free plan. That plan is limited to 50 orders a month, one user, and one location, so it's best for testing the waters or running a very small store.

When you outgrow it, paid plans start at $29/month, billed annually.

Pros	Cons
Permanent free plan	Free plan caps you at 50 orders a month, one user, and one location

Price: Free plan available; paid plans from $29/month, billed annually

23. Prediko: Best for AI Forecasting and Purchase Planning

Prediko is built for Shopify brands that want forecasting and purchasing in one place. That makes it a natural landing spot for former Stocky users who relied on purchase orders.

Its listing includes AI sales forecasting, a supply planner, unlimited purchase orders, inventory transfers, and bundle management. You also get 20-plus customizable reports and 100-plus integrations with WMS and 3PL partners.

Pros	Cons
Unlimited users, SKUs, and inventory alerts	Price climbs as your store revenue grows
AI forecasting and purchase orders in one tool

Price: From $49/month for stores under $100k in annual revenue, with a 14-day trial.

Can You Manage Shopify Inventory Without an App?

Yes, up to a point. Shopify says you can manage inventory quantities, transfers, and purchase orders directly from your Shopify admin. Whether that's enough depends on how many places you sell and store stock.

A quick definition helps here. Inventory tracking tells you what you have and where it is. Inventory management tells you what to order, when to order it, and where to send it.

What Shopify Handles Natively

With Stocky gone, the Shopify admin and Shopify POS are now home base for native inventory. Shopify's built-in tools have gotten a lot better. Shopify tracks inventory across up to 1,000 locations, and its admin now lets you:

• Track stock by location (you need at least one location to track inventory)
• Adjust quantities and keep a history of changes
• Run stock counts
• Transfer inventory between locations
• Create purchase orders and receive items against them

For a small catalog sold from one location, the native tools might cover you. Shopify is also upfront that some Stocky features work differently or aren't available yet. For example, you can't:

• Email a purchase order from your Shopify admin
• Use weighted-average costing or automatic landed cost allocation
• Move stock between bins or zones inside one location
• Assign more than one vendor to a product

When It's Time to Add an Inventory App

Shopify tracks inventory separately for each location, and stock can't be shared or pooled across locations. That's fine for one shop. It gets tricky fast when you start:

• Selling on more than one channel, like Amazon, Walmart, or a wholesale portal
• Selling bundles or kits that need component-level stock counts
• Managing purchase orders you want to automate, email, or cost accurately
• Running multiple warehouses or working with a 3PL
• Needing landed costs or weighted-average costing for accurate margins

Once your operation outgrows the basics, a dedicated app like Cin7 keeps everything in sync. It also automates the busywork so you can focus on growth.

Benefits of Inventory Management Software for Shopify

If you're growing a business on Shopify, you need a plan for managing your stock as you grow. Enter inventory management software. With a comprehensive solution, you'll be able to:

1. Track Stock Levels

Running out of stock can be a disaster for product sellers. You miss out on sales, and you risk losing repeat customers who can't find their favorite products.

In fact, a 2026 DOSS survey of 1,000 U.S. adults found 82% would try a competitor if their go-to is frequently out of stock, and 62% have already switched brands after a stockout.

Inventory management software tracks stock in real time across every channel where you sell, from your Shopify storefront to Amazon, Walmart, TikTok, and Instagram. You'll get alerts when stock runs low so you can replenish quickly and get back to meeting customer demand.

The same real-time view keeps you from overselling in e-commerce, where two channels sell the same last unit. Nobody wants to send that "sorry, it's gone" email!

2. Forecast Demand

When you identify and prepare for periods of shifting demand, you get an edge over competitors stuck with too much or too little inventory. A good inventory management app helps you stock up ahead of busy seasons or ease off reorders to avoid manufacturing waste.

Getting it wrong is pricey: IHL Group's 2026 Inventory Distortion Study measures the combined cost of out-of-stocks and overstocks. It puts that cost at $1.7 trillion a year, equal to 6.2% of global retail sales. That's global retail, not Shopify-specific, but the lesson travels.

Today's top tools go a step further with AI-driven demand forecasting, weighing your sales history, seasonality, and supplier lead times. That's exactly what Cin7 ForesightAI does. It turns past sales and supplier timelines into data-backed reorder recommendations, so you're planning ahead instead of scrambling to catch up.

3. Stay on Top of Cash Flow

Managing inventory across multiple sales channels is hard enough. When business is booming, you also have to manage the cash flowing in from your Shopify store. By connecting sales and inventory with accounting software, you can stop updating spreadsheets and spend more time selling products.

With integrated inventory management, your stock and accounting data stay connected, so you always know what your inventory is worth. No more month-end guesswork!

4. Keep Operations Moving

When you always know exactly what's on hand, pick-pack-ship runs like clockwork. Real-time visibility means fewer surprises on the warehouse floor and faster deliveries to your customers.

Many inventory apps also automate routine tasks, like restocking alerts, hiding out-of-stock products from your storefront, or routing orders to the nearest warehouse. Less manual busywork means your team can focus on the stuff that actually moves the needle.

How to Choose the Best Inventory Management System for Shopify

Your budget, company size, and specific inventory needs will all shape which app is right for you. If you run a smaller store, our guide to the best inventory management systems for small business is a helpful starting point. With hundreds of options in the Shopify App Store, it also helps to know which features separate the great apps from the so-so ones.

What Features Should I Look For in a Shopify Inventory App?

Start with a checklist like this:

• Real-time stock updates: Every sale, return, and transfer shows up right away.
• Automatic order routing: Orders flow to the right warehouse, store, or 3PL on their own.
• Multi-location support: You get one view of stock across every place you store and sell.
• Purchase order creation: The app helps you reorder before you run out.
• Barcode scanning: Picking, packing, stock counts, and receiving all get faster.
• Reporting and forecasting: You can see sales trends, low-stock risks, and future demand.
• Solid integrations: The app connects to accounting, shipping, POS, marketplaces, and 3PLs.

Don't forget user reviews and responsive support. You'll need both when things get busy.

Match the App to How You Sell

Selling everywhere? Pick an app that keeps every location, warehouse, store, 3PL, and channel in one dashboard.

Think Shopify, Amazon, Walmart, eBay, B2B portals, and social channels like TikTok and Instagram. Our guide to multichannel inventory management goes deeper.

Running a physical store too? Look for an app that syncs your point of sale (POS) with Shopify, so in-person and online sales share one stock count. Thrive is a strong fit for POS-to-Shopify syncing, while Cin7 adds stores, warehouses, and 3PLs to the same view. Our guide to retail inventory management covers the in-store side in more detail.

If forecasting is your main focus, a dedicated tool like Inventory Planner by Sage or Prediko fits the bill. If you want forecasting baked into a broader platform, Cin7 combines it with purchase orders, warehouse stock visibility, and sales channel connectivity.

Quick Picks: The Best Shopify Inventory Management Tools by Business Type

Short on time? Here's your cheat sheet:

• Selling across multiple channels and 3PLs: Cin7
• Making your own products: Katana
• Running a physical store and an online store: Thrive
• Needing forecasting only: Inventory Planner by Sage or Prediko
• Working with a tight budget: Zoho Inventory or syncX Stock Sync
• Outsourcing your shipping: ShipBob

Check Integrations Before Price

Most apps install from the Shopify App Store: approve the permissions, and you're set. The app taps into Shopify's built-in connection to pull orders and push stock levels in real time. For extra automation, Shopify Flow can trigger inventory workflows, like restocking alerts or hiding out-of-stock products.

Before you compare prices, make sure the app talks to your accounting software, shipping partners, and every channel you sell on. When you use Cin7, we handle the heavy lifting. Your products, orders, and locations sync in minutes, with no coding needed.

How Much Does a Shopify Inventory Management App Cost?

It depends on how much firepower you need, but most apps fall into a few pricing tiers (as of October 2026):

• Free or low-cost (under $50/month): syncX Stock Sync (free, then from $7/month) and Assisty (free, then from $19/month)
• Mid-range ($50 to $300/month): Thrive (from $59/month)
• High-end ($300+/month): Cin7 Core (from $349/month) and quote-based platforms like ShipHero
• Free to start, then custom-priced: Katana (free plan for up to 30 SKUs; paid plans custom-priced)

Cost usually comes down to order volume, the number of users, the number of locations, and the features you need. Watch for add-ons, too, since forecasting, B2B, and POS features often cost extra.

Test With a Free Trial

The App Store has several free or freemium tools that cover basics like low-stock alerts. They're great for testing the waters, but most brands outgrow free tiers once they need real-time sync, barcode scanning, or multi-location tracking.

Free trials are your friend here. Test a couple before you commit, and run them on a small set of products first. New to all this? Our guide to small business inventory management walks you through the basics.

Grow Your Shopify Store With Cin7

There's a reason growing product sellers choose Cin7: we're built to help you scale without the chaos.

Take Dock & Bay, the global swimwear brand selling across multiple regional Shopify stores, Amazon, and other marketplaces. See how Dock & Bay nearly eliminated overselling with Cin7 and got through Black Friday.

Juggling sales channels, syncing with warehouses and 3PLs, or updating spreadsheets at midnight? Our Shopify integration makes it all feel manageable.

Start a free trial of Cin7 today, or request a demo and see the difference for yourself!

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is the Best Inventory Management App for Shopify?

Cin7 ranks as our top choice for scaling businesses. It syncs inventory across sales channels, routes orders to warehouses and 3PLs, and updates stock in real time. Cin7 Core starts at $349/month.

Does Shopify Have Built-In Inventory Management?

Yes. Shopify lets you manage inventory quantities, transfers, and purchase orders from your Shopify admin, which works well for single-location stores with small catalogs. It doesn't pool stock across locations, email purchase orders, or handle landed and weighted-average costing, so growing multichannel sellers usually add a dedicated app.

How Much Do Shopify Inventory Apps Cost?

Shopify inventory apps range from free plans to quote-based platforms, with mid-tier options like Thrive (from $59/month, billed monthly). Full platforms start higher, like Cin7 Core at $349/month. The cost breakdown above covers free and quote-based options app by app.

Can Inventory Apps Sync Stock Across Multiple Warehouses?

Yes. Apps like Cin7 automatically sync stock levels across warehouses, retail stores, 3PLs, and sales channels in a single dashboard. That includes Shopify, Amazon, Walmart, eBay, B2B portals, and social channels like TikTok and Instagram, so you avoid overselling and see the same counts everywhere.

Which Shopify App Works Best for Brick-and-Mortar Stores?

Thrive Inventory Management specializes in connecting physical retail locations with online Shopify stores, syncing inventory with Square, Clover, and Google Shopping from $59/month, billed monthly. If you also run warehouses or 3PLs, Cin7 gives you unified visibility across stores, warehouses, and 3PLs in one dashboard.

Do Inventory Apps Help Prevent Stockouts?

Yes. Inventory management apps use historical sales, seasonal trends, and supplier lead times to forecast demand and send reorder alerts before stock runs out. Inventory Planner by Sage focuses on forecasting (pricing available on request), while Cin7 pairs forecasting with purchase orders and warehouse visibility.

What Is the Best Free Shopify Inventory App?

syncX Stock Sync (free for up to 2,000 products) and Zoho Inventory (50 orders a month) both offer free plans. They're great for testing the waters, but most businesses outgrow them once they need real-time multi-location syncing, barcode scanning, or automated purchase orders.

Which Inventory App Is Best for Manufacturing Businesses?

Katana Cloud Inventory handles manufacturing workflows by creating work orders from sales, managing material requirements, and setting reorder points. It offers a free plan for up to 30 SKUs, with paid plans custom-priced.

How Do Inventory Apps Connect to Shopify?

Inventory apps install directly from the Shopify App Store and use Shopify's API to pull orders and push stock levels in real time. Setup takes minutes and requires no coding. You can also use Shopify Flow to trigger workflows like restock alerts or hiding out-of-stock products.

Can I Use an Inventory App to Sell on Amazon and Walmart?

Yes. Multichannel apps like Cin7, LitCommerce, and Sellbrite sync inventory between Shopify and marketplaces like Amazon, Walmart, eBay, and Etsy. When products sell, stock levels update automatically everywhere.

What Happened to Shopify's Stocky App?

Shopify retired Stocky: it was delisted from the App Store on February 2, 2026, and stopped working on August 31, 2026. Former users get read-only access to export data for at least 90 days afterward, but purchase order history doesn't migrate and suppliers can't be exported. Merchants who need forecasting, advanced purchase orders, or multi-location analytics moved to a dedicated app.

Can I Use More Than One Inventory Management App at the Same Time?

Yes, and plenty of merchants do, like pairing a restock-alert app with a forecasting or full inventory platform. Just avoid running two apps that both change your Shopify stock levels at once, since that can cause conflicts. When you can, let a single source of truth (like Cin7) own your inventory numbers.

How Do I Switch or Migrate From One Shopify Inventory App to Another?

Start by exporting product data, purchase order history, and supplier details from your current app. Install the new app, test it on a small set of products, and run both in parallel for a week or two. Some apps won't let you export everything, so record anything critical manually before you cancel.

Which Inventory App Is Best for Shopify Plus Stores?

Shopify Plus stores usually run higher volumes and more complex operations. They need robust forecasting, purchase order automation, multi-location tracking, and B2B or manufacturing support. Cin7 fits enterprise-level needs with multichannel sync, 3PL connections, and B2B features; just weigh your channels and workflows against what each app does well.

Are There AI-Powered Inventory Apps for Shopify That Forecast Demand?

Yes, AI-driven tools analyze your sales history, seasonality, and supplier lead times to predict what you'll need and when. Cin7 ForesightAI pairs demand forecasting with purchase orders and warehouse visibility, so it's connected, not a standalone guess. Inventory Planner by Sage and Prediko are dedicated forecasting options.

How Do You Track Inventory in Shopify?

Start by setting up at least one location, since Shopify needs a location to track inventory. From there, you can adjust quantities, run stock counts, and receive purchase orders right in your Shopify admin. If you also sell on Amazon, wholesale, or in person, an IMS like Cin7 keeps those counts in sync everywhere.

How Do I Manage Inventory at Multiple Locations in Shopify?

Assign each product to the locations that stock it, and Shopify tracks inventory separately for each one. Stock can't be pooled across locations, so you'll move it with transfers between locations instead. Once you add warehouses or a 3PL, a dedicated app gives you one view of stock across every site.

When Should I Switch From Shopify's Native Inventory to a Dedicated App?

It's time when you sell on more than one channel, sell bundles, run multiple warehouses or a 3PL, or need landed costs. Shopify itself notes that you can't email a purchase order from your admin and suggests third-party apps for weighted-average or landed costing. If you're spending more time fixing stock counts than selling, that's your sign!

Can I Use Excel or Google Sheets for Shopify Inventory?

You can, and plenty of sellers start there. The catch is that spreadsheets don't update when an order comes in, so you're always one manual entry away from overselling. Once you're juggling more than a handful of SKUs or channels, it's worth replacing spreadsheets with an inventory app that syncs in real time.

What Is the 80/20 Rule for Inventory?

The 80/20 rule, or Pareto principle, says a small share of your products usually drives most of your sales. In inventory, it's often applied through ABC analysis: "A" items are your top sellers, "B" items sit in the middle, and "C" items move slowly. You give "A" items the closest attention on reorders and stock counts, so your best sellers never run dry.

Is Shopify an Order Management System?

For basic orders, yes. Your Shopify admin lets you view and fulfill orders placed in your Shopify store. Once you're routing orders across multiple channels, warehouses, and 3PLs, you'll usually need an IMS like Cin7 to keep everything moving.

Is Zoho Inventory Really Free?

Yes, with limits. According to Zoho's pricing page, the free plan covers up to 50 orders a month, one user, and one location. When you need more room, paid plans start at $29/month, billed annually.

Is Inventory Management Software the Same as an ERP for Shopify?

No. An IMS focuses on stock, orders, purchasing, and warehouses, while an ERP covers a much wider range of business functions. Cin7 is an IMS (think ERP Lite), so you get serious inventory muscle and connect it to accounting tools like QuickBooks and Xero.

Does Shopify POS Sync Inventory With My Online Store?

Yes. Shopify POS and your online store draw from the same Shopify inventory, so an in-store sale updates your online stock count. Selling on more channels too? Cin7's Shopify integration syncs Shopify POS and your online store with your other channels, warehouses, and 3PLs.

Can I Connect More Than One Shopify Store to One Inventory System?

Yes! Swimwear brand Dock & Bay sells across multiple regional Shopify stores, Amazon, and other marketplaces with Cin7. With one inventory system behind every store, the brand nearly eliminated overselling.