Stock Sentry: Low Stock Alerts 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 Stock Sentry, Aug 18, 2026 for StockGuard Alerts.
The short answer
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99/month for Stock Sentry and $9.99/month for StockGuard Alerts.
- Stock Sentry lists 2 features StockGuard Alerts’s listing doesn’t mention, including Real-time updates, Stock replenishment.
Head to head
Free
- · Access to alert history
- · Low-stock email alerts
- · Monitor up to 3 products
Pro
- · Analytics dashboard
- · Analytics dashboard
- · Faster checks (15 min)
- · Monitor unlimited products
- · Priority support
- · Slack
Most popular
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureStock Sentry helps you monitor product inventory and get notified when stock reaches your chosen threshold. Create watches for the products you care about and receive email and Slack alerts when inventory changes. Manage alert settings in-app, including thresholds and notification preferences. View alert history and use analytics to understand which products trigger the most alerts and keep tracking organized.
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.
- Instant email alerts when products hit your custom low-stock threshold.
- Smart "Spam Prevention" blocks duplicate alerts to keep your inbox clean.
- Visual Analytics Dashboard: Track inventory health & most-alerted items.
- Slack Integration that allows alerts to show directly on your channel
- 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 |  Stock Sentry |  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 | Stock Sentry | 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 | Stock Sentry | StockGuard Alerts |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $4.99/month(ahead) | $9.99/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 2 | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | Stock Sentry | StockGuard Alerts |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #388 | Not enough data |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Mar 2, 2026 | Jul 3, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Stock Sentry | Star App |
FAQ
Stock Sentry and StockGuard Alerts: common questions
- Is Stock Sentry or StockGuard Alerts cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99/month for Stock Sentry 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?
- Stock Sentry lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as Real-time updates, Stock replenishment. StockGuard Alerts lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as Auto-restock, 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 Stock Sentry, 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 Stock Sentry, 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.