Pushy vs StockIQ: Out-of-Stock Push-Down Compared (2026)
Pushy and StockIQ – Out-of-Stock Manager both help you keep sold-out products from dominating your collection pages, but they aim at different things. StockIQ is a broader out-of-stock suite (push down, hide, restock alerts, low-stock alerts); Pushy is a focused push-down tool. Here’s how they compare.
Details below are accurate as of May 2026. StockIQ’s real-time terms in particular can change, so check the App Store listing before deciding.
The Short Version
- Choose StockIQ if you want an all-in-one suite that also sends back-in-stock and low-stock alerts and exports reports.
- Choose Pushy if you want focused push-down with real-time sorting included by default (not as a paid add-on) on a Built for Shopify app.
Side by Side
| Pushy | StockIQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5.0★ (7 reviews) | 4.8★ (126 reviews) |
| Built for Shopify | ✅ Yes | — |
| Free plan | ✅ Up to 5 collections | ✅ Up to 49 products |
| Paid plans /mo | $3.99 / $7.99 / $14.99 | $5.99 / $11.99 / $16.99 |
| Push to bottom | ✅ | ✅ |
| Real-time re-sort | ✅ Included + hourly safety sync | ⚠️ Paid add-on (free tier isn’t real-time) |
| Back-in-stock alerts | — (focused on sorting) | ✅ |
| Low-stock alerts / reports | — | ✅ |
| Exclude by tag | ✅ | Per-collection rules |
| Theme code required | No | No |
Where StockIQ Is Strong
StockIQ is the broader product, and that’s the point. A few things it does well:
- It does more than sort. Push-down and hide, plus back-in-stock notifications, low-stock alerts, and inventory reports, all in one app.
- You can set visibility rules per collection, including options like delayed hiding.
- It has a solid track record: 4.8★ across 126 reviews as of May 2026.
If you want one app to tidy your collections and also run your restock and low-stock notifications, StockIQ covers all of that.
Where Pushy Is Different
Pushy does one job, and the speed you’d want for that job is included rather than sold as an add-on. Here’s where it differs:
- Real-time sorting is on every plan, not a paid extra. Pushy re-sorts within moments of an inventory change, backed by an hourly safety sync. On StockIQ, real-time updates require a paid add-on (check current terms on the listing).
- It carries Shopify’s Built for Shopify badge.
- You can exclude products by tag to keep them pinned in place.
- For push-down alone it’s simpler and cheaper, since you’re not paying for an alerts suite you won’t use.
Pricing Compared
Pushy’s paid plans ($3.99–$14.99/month) sit below StockIQ’s, which start at $5.99/month and up, and both have a free tier. What matters more than the sticker price is what each plan includes. Real-time sorting is part of every Pushy plan. On StockIQ it’s an add-on, so the real cost of fast push-down can be higher than the base price suggests. Confirm the current add-on terms before deciding.
Which Should You Choose?
- Want focused, real-time push-down without paying for extras? Go with Pushy.
- Want a suite that also sends restock and low-stock notifications? StockIQ fits.
Both keep products on the page and restore them on restock, so the SEO fundamentals are sound either way.
Switching to Pushy
Setup takes about two minutes and needs no theme code: install the app, choose your collections, and toggle auto-push on. Pushy re-sorts immediately and keeps the order maintained from then on.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is StockIQ real-time on the free plan?
As of May 2026, StockIQ lists real-time updates as a paid add-on, so the free tier is not real-time. Pushy includes real-time re-sorting (plus an hourly safety sync) on every plan. Verify current terms on the App Store listing.
Does Pushy send back-in-stock notifications?
No. Pushy focuses on sorting — pushing sold-out products to the bottom and restoring them on restock. StockIQ bundles back-in-stock and low-stock alerts if you need those in the same app.
Which is cheaper for push-down only?
For sorting alone, Pushy is typically the lower-cost choice: paid plans are $3.99–$14.99/month with real-time included, versus StockIQ at $5.99/month and up plus a real-time add-on.
Do both apps work without theme edits?
Yes. Both Pushy and StockIQ operate at the Shopify API level and require no theme code changes.
Get Started
Want fast, focused push-down with real-time included? Install Pushy for free and keep in-stock products front and center.