Real forecasting, not just thresholds
Restock uses recency-weighted velocity to project a sell-out date per SKU, instead of only firing when stock dips below a fixed number.
Simple Shopify stock tracker
Restock vs InventoryMate
InventoryMate is a simple stock tracker with low-stock alerts; Restock adds real velocity-based forecasting, an AI restock plan, and multi-warehouse coverage — while staying just as easy to start. Here's how they compare.
What InventoryMate is
InventoryMate is a straightforward Shopify inventory management app focused on stock tracking, low-stock alerts, and basic replenishment. It's a lightweight, affordable option for stores that want simple visibility into stock levels.
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- Simple and easy to understand
- Low cost
- Stock tracking and low-stock alerts
- Lightweight for small catalogs
Why switch
Why operators choose Restock
One-click AI restock plan
A plain-language plan of what to reorder, what's overstocked, and what to do next — beyond simple low-stock pings.
Bundle-aware and multi-warehouse
Kits expand into component demand automatically, and coverage is tracked per location across warehouses.
Still free and fast to start
You don't trade simplicity for power — connect a read-only token and see your forecast in about two minutes.
Side by side
Restock vs InventoryMate
| Feature | Restock | InventoryMate |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Velocity-based sell-out forecast | Basic / threshold alerts | |
| Multi-location warehouse coverage | Varies | |
| AI restock plan | ||
| Best fit | Stores wanting forecasting depth | Stores wanting basic stock tracking |
InventoryMate 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 genuine sell-out forecasting, not just low-stock thresholds
- You want an AI restock plan, bundle-aware demand, and warehouse coverage
- You want depth that's still free and fast to set up
Choose InventoryMate if…
- You want the simplest possible low-stock tracker
- You have a small catalog and don't need demand forecasting
- You want minimal features at the lowest cost
FAQ
Restock vs InventoryMate, answered
How is Restock more than a stock tracker?
InventoryMate focuses on tracking stock and firing low-stock alerts. Restock forecasts demand with recency-weighted velocity, projects sell-out dates, expands bundles into component demand, tracks multi-warehouse coverage, and generates an AI restock plan.
Is Restock harder to set up?
No. Setup is pasting a read-only Admin API token, and your first forecast appears after the initial sync — about two minutes.
Is there a free plan?
Yes — a free forever plan for up to 100 SKUs, with paid tiers for larger catalogs, alerts, and AI features.
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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.