inventory.horse

What It Is

Horse Inventory Management is inventory management software built specifically for Shopify stores. It explicitly states that it serves Shopify only and will not build apps for BigCommerce, Etsy, eBay, Walmart, or Amazon, making its positioning highly focused. The product was founded by a Shopify store owner and emphasizes consistency with Shopify’s terminology, interface, and user habits.

Core Capabilities

Horse is not just about recording inventory. Its focus is on providing replenishment recommendations, including what to buy, how much to buy, when to buy, and how to arrange pricing and inventory locations. It offers demand forecasting, sales trend analysis, purchase order generation, stockout prevention, overstock identification, slow-moving item analysis, Quicktakes for fast stock counts, CSV import/export, and inventory value checks for any date. According to the site, it can also handle businesses with many SKUs, multiple suppliers, multiple locations, and seasonal demand.

Pricing and Fees

Its pricing model is fairly clear: all plans include all features, and tiers are mainly based on monthly sales volume. The free Yearling plan is permanently free, but the page shows two different limits: “up to 50 orders/month” and “up to 100 orders/month.” Adolescent costs $20/month for up to 400 orders/month; Adult costs $30/month for up to 1000 orders/month; Stallion costs $50/month with unlimited sales volume. No revenue share or transaction commission is mentioned, and payment methods are not disclosed.

Pros and Cons

The advantages are its strong focus on Shopify, simple installation, and the claim that store data can be imported in two clicks. The interface should feel familiar, which lowers the learning curve. Pricing is relatively lightweight, and features are not restricted by plan tier. CEO Marc provides support via phone and email, giving the service a more personal support feel. The limitations are also clear: it is not suitable for multi-platform sellers; there is no visible information about integrations with carriers, warehouses, ERP systems, accounting tools, or APIs; and with a team of only 2 people, its enterprise-level stability and long-term support capacity still need further validation.

Best Fit and Access from China

Horse is better suited to small and medium-sized merchants that use Shopify as their only or primary sales channel, especially stores that frequently face stockouts, overstocking, experience-based replenishment decisions, or complex multi-location inventory. It is not suitable for sellers that need unified inventory management across Amazon, eBay, Walmart, and other channels. The main content does not mention access from China. In practice, using the Shopify ecosystem from China may also involve issues with network connectivity, international payments, and admin access experience, so hands-on testing is recommended. Alternatives to consider include Shopify’s native inventory features, Stocky, Inventory Planner, Cin7, Katana, and others.