storq.io vs Shopify Inventory

Shopify handles your storefront. storq.io handles your warehouse. See where Shopify's inventory falls short and how storq.io fills the gaps.

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Shopify Inventory vs storq.io

A side-by-side look at what each option gives you.

Shopify Inventory

× Basic inventory tracking - no lot numbers, serial numbers, or expiry dates

× No barcode scanning for goods-in, picking, or stock takes

× No purchase orders or supplier management

× No B2B portal for wholesale customers (Plus only at $2,300/month)

× Limited reporting - no stock valuations or movement history

× Built for retail storefronts, not warehouse operations

storq.io

✓ Up to 3 warehouses with zone, aisle, shelf, and bin locations

✓ Full lot and serial tracking with expiry date alerts

✓ Phone-based barcode scanning for every warehouse operation

✓ Purchase orders with supplier management and auto-suggestions

✓ Branded B2B portal where trade customers order 24/7

✓ Detailed reports - inventory, orders, movements, and VAT

Feature comparison

A feature-by-feature breakdown.

Feature	Shopify Inventory	storq.io
Multi-warehouse inventory	✓	✓
Barcode scanning (phone camera)	✓	✓
Lot and serial tracking	—	✓
Expiry date management	—	✓
B2B customer portal	—	✓
Automated invoicing	—	✓
VAT reverse charge	—	✓
Purchase orders	✓	✓
REST API and webhooks	✓	✓
CSV import/export	✓	✓
Free Starter plan	✓	✓
No per-user pricing	✓	✓

The verdict

Shopify is a great storefront. It is not a warehouse management system. If you are managing wholesale orders, multiple warehouses, or products with lot numbers and expiry dates, you need dedicated inventory software. storq.io connects to your workflow while giving your warehouse the tools Shopify was never built to provide.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use storq.io alongside Shopify?

Yes. storq.io has a REST API and webhooks that let you sync inventory between storq.io and Shopify or any other ecommerce platform.

Does storq.io handle DTC and wholesale orders?

storq.io is designed for wholesale and B2B ordering. If you also sell DTC through Shopify, you can use the API to keep stock levels in sync across both systems.

Can I scan barcodes with storq.io?

Yes. storq.io uses your phone camera for barcode scanning during goods-in, picking, packing, and stock takes. No dedicated hardware is needed.

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