Back in Stock: Restock Alerts

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Built for Shopify

Back in Stock: Restock Alerts

Rating

79

%

Recommended

(

7

reviews

)

Pricing

Free plan available. Free trial available.

Developer

Launched

18-May-11

Back in Stock: Restock Alerts Logo

Built for Shopify

Back in Stock: Restock Alerts

Rating

79

%

Recommended

(

7

reviews

)

Pricing

Free plan available. Free trial available.

Developer

Launched

18-May-11

Back in Stock: Restock Alerts Logo

Built for Shopify

Back in Stock: Restock Alerts

Rating

79

%

Recommended

(

7

reviews

)

Pricing

Free plan available. Free trial available.

Developer

Launched

18-May-11

Capture Sales with Back in Stock Alerts & Preorder. Trusted by the biggest D2C brands since 2011.

Hundreds of millions of back in stock alerts and notifications delivered reliably across 25,000+ brands. Don't let out of stock products drive customers away. Pre-sell and preorder collections before they drop, and auto-notify shoppers the moment items are back in stock via email, SMS, and push. Replace "Out of Stock" with customizable "Notify Me" and preorder buttons that match your brand, device, and language. Built for high SKU volumes and fast-moving catalogs to boost cash flow fast!

Categories:

Stock alerts, Pre-orders

Integrations:

Shopify Flow, Shopify Admin, Flow, Klaviyo, MailChimp, Upsell by AMP, Zapier

Shopify Flow, Shopify Admin, Flow, Klaviyo, MailChimp, Upsell by AMP, Zapier

Core Features:

Back in stock email, SMS & push alerts · Batch notifications by stock received · Pre-order and pre-sell collections · Customizable notify-me button · Demand reporting · Klaviyo, Mailchimp and Zapier integrations

Back in stock email, SMS & push alerts · Batch notifications by stock received · Pre-order and pre-sell collections · Customizable notify-me button · Demand reporting · Klaviyo, Mailchimp and Zapier integrations

Languages:

English

English

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Is Back in Stock worth it?

One of the clearest ROI cases on our panel — merchants describe it paying for itself many times over, in a barebones package.

Across 7 verified merchants and agency operators, 79% are satisfied with Back in Stock. The return is unusually concrete: one merchant says it pays for itself ten times over monthly, another reports some brands seeing 20% of revenue from restock alerts. The mechanism is simple — capture demand on sold-out products, notify automatically when stock returns — and batching notifications by received stock quantity prevents overselling. A secondary benefit reviewers value is the signal it provides on what customers want you to remake. The criticisms are about polish rather than function. Several describe it as a barebones system with a dated interface, and want more freedom to style the sign-up button to match the brand. Reporting gives high-level numbers without daily signup trends or demand spikes, one merchant hit trigger failures after the app changed hands, and another missed sending opportunities because there was no warning that a plan upgrade was required. There's no account manager, only email support. The verdict: one of the highest-return apps in our data, and rough enough around the edges that you'll notice. Most merchants decide that trade is easy.

SIGNAL FROM THE PANEL

Pros & cons from 7 verified Back in Stock reviews

What merchants like

What merchants like

Reliably recovers lost sales

5

Batch restock notifications

3

Simple and easy to implement

2

Signals what to restock

2

Cost effective

2

Common Complaints

Common Complaints

Dated UI and limited branding

2

Reporting lacks detail

1

Trigger failures after handover

1

No plan upgrade warnings

1

No account manager access

1

COST

How much does Back in Stock cost?

Back in Stock has a free plan, with paid tiers at $19, $29 and $49/month. One operational warning from our panel: at least one merchant missed sending opportunities because the app didn't flag that a plan upgrade was needed — worth monitoring your subscriber volume against your tier rather than assuming you'll be notified.

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Operator reports

79

%

Recommended

(

7

reviews

)

What merchants say about this app

AI SUMMARY

Merchants credit Back in Stock with capturing demand for sold-out products and recovering meaningful revenue; several say it pays for itself many times over, with some seeing 20% of revenue from it. Batch restock notifications and easy setup are highlights. Complaints include limited styling of the sign-up button, a fairly basic UI, weaker reporting breakdowns, and, more recently, some trigger failures and missed sends after a change in ownership, plus a wish for AI-based suggestions.

Photo of Reviewer Filip Djokic

Jennifer E.

Overall satisfaction

Neutral

Role

Other

Shop category

Health & Beauty

Shopify plan

Plus

Reviewed on

Jul 4, 2026

Years of use

More then 3 years

Relationship

User and decision maker

Still using this tool

Yes

Importance

Valuable but not essential

What exceeded expectations

The positive aspects of back in stock restock alerts is that if offers very engaged users to stay loyal and wait for our restocks. This works well for products that only WE carry. But for items that are available “everywhere” customers will just jump ship and find where it’s available NOW.

What was disappointing

For $20 a month Im not sure back in stock restock alerts is worth it. I like how even if not used we are offering to remind folks when we restock this or that, but is it enough to pay $240 a year?

Photo of Reviewer Filip Djokic

Neutral

Jennifer E.

Role

Other

Shop category

Health & Beauty

Shopify plan

Plus

Reviewed on

Jul 4, 2026

Years of use

More then 3 years

Relationship

User and decision maker

Still using this tool

Yes

Importance

Valuable but not essential

What exceeded expectations

The positive aspects of back in stock restock alerts is that if offers very engaged users to stay loyal and wait for our restocks. This works well for products that only WE carry. But for items that are available “everywhere” customers will just jump ship and find where it’s available NOW.

What was disappointing

For $20 a month Im not sure back in stock restock alerts is worth it. I like how even if not used we are offering to remind folks when we restock this or that, but is it enough to pay $240 a year?

Photo of Reviewer Filip Djokic

Georgina O.

Overall satisfaction

Neutral

Role

Owner

Shop category

Jewelry & Accessories

Shopify plan

Grow

Reviewed on

Feb 12, 2026

Years of use

1-2 years

Relationship

User and decision maker

Still using this tool

Yes

Importance

Valuable but not essential

What exceeded expectations

The app is easy to implement and does a good job capturing demand for sold out products. It helps recover potential lost revenue by notifying customers automatically once items are restocked. I also appreciate how simple it is for customers to sign up and how it integrates directly with product pages without disrupting the shopping experience.

What was disappointing

The activity report email provides high level numbers, but it doesn’t break down new signups by specific dates in a clear, chronological way. There isn’t an easy way to see daily signup trends or isolate demand spikes over time. Instead, the list continues to accumulate without a structured date based breakdown, which makes it harder to analyze performance around specific drops or restocks. Adding clearer date segmentation and daily reporting in the email summary would make the insights much more actionable.

Photo of Reviewer Filip Djokic

Neutral

Georgina O.

Role

Owner

Shop category

Jewelry & Accessories

Shopify plan

Grow

Reviewed on

Feb 12, 2026

Years of use

1-2 years

Relationship

User and decision maker

Still using this tool

Yes

Importance

Valuable but not essential

What exceeded expectations

The app is easy to implement and does a good job capturing demand for sold out products. It helps recover potential lost revenue by notifying customers automatically once items are restocked. I also appreciate how simple it is for customers to sign up and how it integrates directly with product pages without disrupting the shopping experience.

What was disappointing

The activity report email provides high level numbers, but it doesn’t break down new signups by specific dates in a clear, chronological way. There isn’t an easy way to see daily signup trends or isolate demand spikes over time. Instead, the list continues to accumulate without a structured date based breakdown, which makes it harder to analyze performance around specific drops or restocks. Adding clearer date segmentation and daily reporting in the email summary would make the insights much more actionable.

Photo of Reviewer Filip Djokic

Anh V.

Overall satisfaction

Very Satisfied

Role

Operations

Shop category

Fashion & Apparel

Shopify plan

Plus

Reviewed on

Oct 20, 2025

Years of use

More then 3 years

Relationship

User and decision maker

Still using this tool

Yes

Importance

Critical for me to do my job

What exceeded expectations

Some brands see 20% of their revenue come from this app.

What was disappointing

I wish that I would be notified if the app needs to be upgraded. We have missed opportunities to send notifications because we had to upgrade the plan.

Photo of Reviewer Filip Djokic

Very Satisfied

Anh V.

Role

Operations

Shop category

Fashion & Apparel

Shopify plan

Plus

Reviewed on

Oct 20, 2025

Years of use

More then 3 years

Relationship

User and decision maker

Still using this tool

Yes

Importance

Critical for me to do my job

What exceeded expectations

Some brands see 20% of their revenue come from this app.

What was disappointing

I wish that I would be notified if the app needs to be upgraded. We have missed opportunities to send notifications because we had to upgrade the plan.

Photo of Reviewer Filip Djokic

Wendy R.

Overall satisfaction

Very Satisfied

Role

E-commerce Manager

Shop category

Home & Decor

Shopify plan

Advanced

Reviewed on

Mar 28, 2025

Years of use

2-3 years

Relationship

User and decision maker

Still using this tool

Yes

Importance

Critical for me to do my job

What exceeded expectations

The ROI is very high against our other channels. Very cost effective.

What was disappointing

Recent failures with triggers to send notifications once taken over by AMP have been disappointing.

Photo of Reviewer Filip Djokic

Very Satisfied

Wendy R.

Role

E-commerce Manager

Shop category

Home & Decor

Shopify plan

Advanced

Reviewed on

Mar 28, 2025

Years of use

2-3 years

Relationship

User and decision maker

Still using this tool

Yes

Importance

Critical for me to do my job

What exceeded expectations

The ROI is very high against our other channels. Very cost effective.

What was disappointing

Recent failures with triggers to send notifications once taken over by AMP have been disappointing.

Photo of Reviewer Filip Djokic

Jennifer P.

Overall satisfaction

Very Satisfied

Role

Owner

Shop category

Fashion & Apparel

Shopify plan

Plus

Reviewed on

Feb 5, 2025

Years of use

More then 3 years

Relationship

User and decision maker

Still using this tool

Yes

Importance

Critical for me to do my job

What exceeded expectations

This app pays for itself ten times over every month. A lot of my customers use it. Seeing what people want us to remake is very helpful to me when I am making decisions on next production projects.

What was disappointing

I would like to have an account manager I can talk too. They are responsive by email but i really like to be able to talk to someone regarding our account every so often.

Photo of Reviewer Filip Djokic

Very Satisfied

Jennifer P.

Role

Owner

Shop category

Fashion & Apparel

Shopify plan

Plus

Reviewed on

Feb 5, 2025

Years of use

More then 3 years

Relationship

User and decision maker

Still using this tool

Yes

Importance

Critical for me to do my job

What exceeded expectations

This app pays for itself ten times over every month. A lot of my customers use it. Seeing what people want us to remake is very helpful to me when I am making decisions on next production projects.

What was disappointing

I would like to have an account manager I can talk too. They are responsive by email but i really like to be able to talk to someone regarding our account every so often.

Photo of Reviewer Filip Djokic

Asher S.

Overall satisfaction

Neutral

Role

Owner

Shop category

Sports & Recreation

Shopify plan

Plus

Reviewed on

Feb 3, 2025

Years of use

More then 3 years

Relationship

User and decision maker

Still using this tool

Yes

Importance

Valuable but not essential

What exceeded expectations

Simple, barebones system but it works and has generated a lot of sales for us in the last few years

What was disappointing

Could have a better UI/UX occasionally we need to download data to klaviyo and send restocks manually instead

Photo of Reviewer Filip Djokic

Neutral

Asher S.

Role

Owner

Shop category

Sports & Recreation

Shopify plan

Plus

Reviewed on

Feb 3, 2025

Years of use

More then 3 years

Relationship

User and decision maker

Still using this tool

Yes

Importance

Valuable but not essential

What exceeded expectations

Simple, barebones system but it works and has generated a lot of sales for us in the last few years

What was disappointing

Could have a better UI/UX occasionally we need to download data to klaviyo and send restocks manually instead

Photo of Reviewer Filip Djokic

Diana F.

Overall satisfaction

Neutral

Role

Owner

Shop category

Health & Beauty

Shopify plan

Advanced

Reviewed on

Jul 19, 2024

Years of use

1-2 years

Relationship

User and decision maker

Still using this tool

Yes

Importance

Valuable but not essential

What exceeded expectations

(not sure if right app btw I searched KB Back In Stock nothing came up and that's the name of the one I use) Great to get more emails and notifies customers as intended

What was disappointing

Wish it would send similar restocks using AI perhaps? Example when a flavour is not in stock but we get another flavour back of the same product

Photo of Reviewer Filip Djokic

Neutral

Diana F.

Role

Owner

Shop category

Health & Beauty

Shopify plan

Advanced

Reviewed on

Jul 19, 2024

Years of use

1-2 years

Relationship

User and decision maker

Still using this tool

Yes

Importance

Valuable but not essential

What exceeded expectations

(not sure if right app btw I searched KB Back In Stock nothing came up and that's the name of the one I use) Great to get more emails and notifies customers as intended

What was disappointing

Wish it would send similar restocks using AI perhaps? Example when a flavour is not in stock but we get another flavour back of the same product

FD

Adam S.

Overall satisfaction

Very Satisfied

Role

Owner

Shop category

Sports & Recreation

Shopify plan

Advanced

Reviewed on

May 3, 2024

Years of use

More then 3 years

Relationship

User and decision maker

Still using this tool

Yes

Importance

Valuable but not essential

What exceeded expectations

It's nearly perfect as a back in stock notification app. The ability to send notifications in batches based on received stock is amazing.

What was disappointing

More freedom to display the sign up button in a way that better fits the brand/site would be ideal.

FD

Very Satisfied

Adam S.

Role

Owner

Shop category

Sports & Recreation

Shopify plan

Advanced

Reviewed on

May 3, 2024

Years of use

More then 3 years

Relationship

User and decision maker

Still using this tool

Yes

Importance

Valuable but not essential

What exceeded expectations

It's nearly perfect as a back in stock notification app. The ability to send notifications in batches based on received stock is amazing.

What was disappointing

More freedom to display the sign up button in a way that better fits the brand/site would be ideal.

Frequently asked questions about Back in Stock

Is Back in Stock worth it?

79% of 7 verified Shopify merchants are satisfied. Reviewers report exceptionally strong ROI, with one noting some brands see 20% of revenue from restock alerts.

Does Back in Stock have a free plan?

There's a free plan, with paid tiers at $19, $29 and $49/month. Reviewers consistently describe it as cost effective relative to the revenue recovered.

What are the main complaints about Back in Stock?

A dated interface with limited branding control on the sign-up button, reporting that lacks daily signup trends, some trigger failures after a change of ownership, and no plan upgrade warnings.

Does Back in Stock integrate well with Shopify?

Yes — it works with Shopify Flow and the admin, and connects to Klaviyo, Mailchimp and Zapier, though one reviewer exports data to Klaviyo to send restock campaigns manually.

What is the best Back in Stock alternative?

Preorder, Back In Stock ‑ Stoq is the alternative merchants on our panel use, scoring 80% satisfaction in our data.

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