Comparison

Foreshelf vs Fabrikatör: the right replacement for Stocky.

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 forecastingYesYes
Automatic purchase ordersYesYes
Pre-order & backorderYes (+$0.75/order beyond 50/mo)No
Expiry date trackingNoYes
Automatic FEFONoYes
Conversational assistantNoMarcus included
Entry price$99/mo (up to $500K annual revenue, then $149 and $199 per tier)$29/mo, fixed regardless of volume

When Fabrikatör is the better fit

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.

When Foreshelf is the better fit

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.