Free to start
See your reorder risk on a free plan before paying anything. Cogsy is a premium, higher-commitment platform.
DTC ops + cash-flow platform
Restock vs Cogsy
Cogsy is a premium DTC ops platform that ties inventory to cash flow; Restock is a focused, free-to-start forecasting tool. Both tell you what to reorder — the difference is how much platform you take on to get there. Here's the honest comparison.
What Cogsy is
Cogsy is an inventory and operations platform for scaling DTC brands. Alongside demand forecasting and purchase orders, it leans into cash-flow planning and tools to capture revenue during stockouts (backorders and pre-orders). It's positioned as a premium, all-in-one ops system.
Visit CogsyWhere Cogsy is strong
- Cash-flow forecasting tied directly to inventory and POs
- Backorder / pre-order tooling to capture revenue during stockouts
- Purchase-order management and supplier workflow
- Polished, opinionated ops workflow for funded DTC brands
Why switch
Why operators choose Restock
Forecasting without the full platform
If you just want to know what to reorder and when, Restock does that job without adopting an entire operating system.
Live in ~2 minutes
Paste a read-only token and your forecast appears after the first sync — no implementation period.
One-click AI restock plan
A compact, plain-language plan of what to reorder, what's overstocked, and what to do next.
Side by side
Restock vs Cogsy
| Feature | Restock | Cogsy |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan to start | Free forever (up to 100 SKUs) | |
| Transparent self-serve pricing | $0 / $29 / $79 per store | Quote / sales call |
| Setup time | ~2 min — paste a read-only token | Onboarding / data mapping |
| Shopify-native | ||
| Plain-language sell-out date per SKU | Varies | |
| AI restock plan (one click) | ||
| Bundle / kit-aware forecasting | Native + manual | Varies |
| Slack + email reorder alerts | Varies | |
| Read-only, AES-256 encrypted connection | Varies | |
| Cash-flow forecasting | ||
| Backorder / pre-order capture | ||
| Purchase order generation | Saved reorder plans + CSV export | Full PO workflow |
| Best fit | SMB → mid-market Shopify | Funded, scaling DTC brands |
Cogsy details reflect publicly available information as of June 2026 and may have changed — verify current specifics on their site. Restock is read-only and never writes to your store.
Choose Restock if…
- You want sharp forecasting and alerts without committing to a full ops suite
- You'd rather start free and prove value before paying
- You want a fast, plain-language answer to “what do I reorder and when?”
Choose Cogsy if…
- You want cash-flow forecasting built into your inventory planning
- Capturing revenue via backorders and pre-orders during stockouts is a priority
- You're a funded DTC brand ready to adopt an all-in-one ops platform
FAQ
Restock vs Cogsy, answered
What does Cogsy do that Restock doesn't?
Cogsy adds cash-flow forecasting, backorder/pre-order revenue capture, and a fuller purchase-order workflow. Restock stays focused on forecasting, sell-out dates, reorder alerts, and an AI restock plan.
Is Restock cheaper than Cogsy?
Restock has a free plan and transparent paid tiers at $29 and $79 per store per month. Cogsy is positioned as a premium platform with higher pricing.
Can I use Restock alongside Cogsy?
Yes. Restock is read-only and never writes to Shopify, so it's safe to run in parallel while you compare.
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Switching away from Cogsy? See the Cogsy alternative overview.
See your reorder plan in about two minutes.
Connect a read-only Shopify token and see your sell-out risk after the first sync. Free to start — no sales call, no credit card.