Automat Inventory Analytics vs Opti Forecast AI
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 14, 2026 for Automat Inventory Analytics, Oct 13, 2026 for Opti Forecast AI.
The short answer
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $19/month for Automat Inventory Analytics and $19.99/month for Opti Forecast AI.
- Automat Inventory Analytics lists 11 features Opti Forecast AI’s listing doesn’t mention, including Custom dashboards, Heatmaps, Lifetime value (LTV).
Head to head
Sell more and spend less on inventory.
Free
- · 1 year data retention
- · Single user
- · Unlimited reports and dashboards
- · Up to 500 line items sold per month
Pro
- · Single user
- · Unlimited reports and dashboards
- · Up to 5,000 line items sold per month
Business
- · Custom integrations
- · Multiple users and permissions
- · Unlimited line items sold per month
- · Unlimited reports and dashboards
Free Trial
- · AI Credits: 5 one-time
- · AI Insight Generation
- · Automatic Data Sync
- · Download CSV with History and Forecast
- · Filter and View Forecasts
- · SKU-Level Insights
Starter Plan
- · AI Credits: 100 monthly credits
- · AI Overage Rate: $0.15 per credit
- · Statistical Forecasting: Unlimited
Growth Plan
- · AI Credits: 400 monthly credits
- · AI Overage Rate: $0.12 per credit
- · Statistical Forecasting: Unlimited
Pro Plan
- · AI Credits: 1200 monthly credits
- · AI Overage Rate: $0.08 per credit
- · Statistical Forecasting: Unlimited
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureGet help with planning and forecasting, including purchase recommendations and Open-To-Buy, dead stock and markdown hints. Analyze sales and inventory profitability and make informed decisions in your business: gross margin, product profitability and return on investment. Inbuilt analytics package is designed for closed-loop inventory management: - Diagnose problems (overstock, understock, low margin).
Opti Forecast AI helps merchants plan inventory with AI-powered forecasting that’s powerful yet easy to use. Advanced machine learning detects seasonal patterns and growth trends that spreadsheets miss. Get SKU-level forecasts with AI insights for every variant, with up to 24 months of revenue and quantity predictions to reduce stockouts and overstock.
- Curated sales and inventory report library
- Unlimited custom dashboard layouts and business logic
- Dedicated support and free onboarding with paid plans
- Export and import to and from anything
- AI-powered forecasting identifies patterns and growth trends spreadsheets miss.
- Get SKU-level AI insights with forecasts for every variant.
- Make long-term inventory and cash decisions with up to a 24 month outlook.
- Keep forecasts current with automatic data imports and on-demand reports.
All the numbers
Every figure, side by side
A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.
Adoption
| Measure |  Automat Inventory Analytics |  Opti Forecast AI |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Not published | Not published |
| Top store countries | Not published | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | Automat Inventory Analytics | Opti Forecast AI |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 1 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Automat Inventory Analytics | Opti Forecast AI |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $19/month(ahead) | $19.99/month |
| Longest free trial | 30 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 3 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | Automat Inventory Analytics | Opti Forecast AI |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | Not enough data | #323 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Nov 2, 2021 | May 5, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Targetta | Opti Advanced Tech |
FAQ
Automat Inventory Analytics and Opti Forecast AI: common questions
- Is Automat Inventory Analytics or Opti Forecast AI cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $19/month for Automat Inventory Analytics and $19.99/month for Opti Forecast AI. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Automat Inventory Analytics lists 11 the others don’t mention, such as Custom dashboards, Heatmaps, Lifetime value (LTV), Low stock alerts. Opti Forecast AI lists 9 the others don’t mention, such as AI insights, AI optimization, Benchmarking, Custom reports. A feature missing from a listing may still be supported; this compares what each App Store listing says.
- Where does this comparison’s data come from?
- Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Oct 14, 2026 for Automat Inventory Analytics, Oct 13, 2026 for Opti Forecast AI; estimated figures are labeled.
How Shoplist compares apps
Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Oct 14, 2026 for Automat Inventory Analytics, Oct 13, 2026 for Opti Forecast AI. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.