Low Stock Alert vs StockGuard Alerts
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 13, 2026 for Low Stock Alert, Aug 18, 2026 for StockGuard Alerts.
The short answer
- Only StockGuard Alerts lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.90/month for Low Stock Alert and $9.99/month for StockGuard Alerts.
- Low Stock Alert lists 6 features StockGuard Alerts’s listing doesn’t mention, including Email notifications, Forecasting, Low stock alerts.
Head to head
Basic
- · 1 email recipient
- · Email digest every 10 minutes
- · Up to 50 products monitored
Pro
- · 15 email recipients
- · Automated stock report
- · Near real-time delivery
- · Unlimited products
Ultimate
- · Advanced report scheduling
- · SMS alerts (coming soon)
- · Unlimited recipients
Most popular
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureReal-time stock alerts via Shopify webhooks — no polling, no delays. The moment inventory drops below your threshold, your team gets notified instantly. Alerts are bundled into a digest every 10 minutes instead of flooding your inbox. Set individual thresholds per variant and SKU, configure your whole catalog in one click, and get automatic Stock Reports with sales velocity and days of stock remaining.
StockGuard Alerts helps Shopify merchants stay ahead of inventory shortages with real-time low stock monitoring. Set custom stock thresholds, receive email notifications when products run low, and quickly identify items that need restocking. Export inventory reports to CSV and manage stock more efficiently with a clean, easy-to-use interface designed for everyday workflows.
- Fires instantly via webhook when inventory drops below your threshold.
- Days of stock remaining based on real sales data. Auto-scheduled reports.
- Double opt-in & one-click unsubscribe. Lands in inbox, not spam.
- Per-variant thresholds — set individual alert levels per SKU.
- Real-time low stock alerts for products and variants
- Custom stock thresholds with email notifications
- Export low inventory reports to CSV in one click
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 |  Low Stock Alert |  StockGuard Alerts |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Low Stock Alert | StockGuard Alerts |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Low Stock Alert | StockGuard Alerts |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $4.90/month(ahead) | $9.99/month |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 3 | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | Low Stock Alert | StockGuard Alerts |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #604 | Not enough data |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Aug 24, 2026 | Jul 3, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | white-room.de | Star App |
FAQ
Low Stock Alert and StockGuard Alerts: common questions
- Is Low Stock Alert or StockGuard Alerts cheaper?
- Only StockGuard Alerts lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.90/month for Low Stock Alert and $9.99/month for StockGuard Alerts. 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?
- Low Stock Alert lists 6 the others don’t mention, such as Email notifications, Forecasting, Low stock alerts, Real-time updates. StockGuard Alerts lists 3 the others don’t mention, such as Auto-restock, Inventory tracking, Restock notifications. 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 13, 2026 for Low Stock Alert, Aug 18, 2026 for StockGuard Alerts; 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 13, 2026 for Low Stock Alert, Aug 18, 2026 for StockGuard Alerts. 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.