Shopify shut down Stocky in February 2026. Fabrikatör positions itself as the natural replacement at $99/mo. Foreshelf offers more at $79/mo.
| Criteria | Fabrikatör $99 to $199/mo depending on annual revenue |
Foreshelf $79/mo (Growth) |
|---|---|---|
| AI sales forecasting | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic purchase orders | Yes | Yes |
| Pre-order & backorder | Yes (+$0.75/order beyond 50/mo) | No |
| Expiry date tracking | No | Yes |
| Automatic FEFO | No | Yes |
| Conversational assistant | No | Marcus included |
| Entry price | $99/mo (up to $500K annual revenue, then $149 and $199 per tier) | $29/mo, fixed regardless of volume |
If pre-order and backorder handling are critical to your business from day one, or you already bill through QuickBooks/Xero and want direct accounting integration, Fabrikatör (4.8 stars, 105 reviews) covers that need -- Foreshelf does neither pre-orders nor accounting integration today.
If you manage products with expiry dates, Foreshelf tracks your lots (FEFO) and projects your 90-day cash flow -- two things not listed among Fabrikatör's public features. And if your revenue grows, your price doesn't: $29/mo, no revenue-based tier.