Lightning Inventory for Shopify App Store
Lightning Inventory is the #160 ranked inventory optimization app on Shopify, with a 4.3 average rating from 11 reviews, with a free plan available, as of July 8, 2026.
Lightning Inventory is a Shopify App Store app by Automate Commerce, launched July 2021. With a rating of 4.3★ from 11 reviews, it currently ranks #160 in the Inventory optimization category.
AppRanks data: Lightning Inventory ranks #160 in Inventory optimization on Shopify App Store, placing it in the top 45% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
Generated from live marketplace data — refreshed daily
Lightning Inventory is a well-rated Shopify app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Inventory optimization category on Shopify App Store, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 11 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. The free tier lets you trial the entry feature set without committing a payment method. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical Shopify App Store listing.
Pros
- +Free tier available — no card required to evaluate
- +Published by Automate Commerce — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (11) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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About Lightning Inventory
How Lightning Inventory works
The Lightning-fast way to manage inventory. Keep stock levels accurate with real-time, multi-user stocktaking, optimized for mobile and desktop. Scope your stocktakes by location, vendor, product type, tag, or bay/bin locations stored in metafields. Move inventory between locations with instant or send/receive transfers, make adjustments on the go, and receive inventory from suppliers into your store. Plus CSV import/export, barcode and QR scanning, and much more.
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Key features
- Real-time, multi-user scoped stocktakes & cycle counts
- Comprehensive stocktake report — review quantity variances and financial impact
- Inventory transfers — transfer instantly or send and receive later
- Inventory receipts — receive inventory from suppliers into your store
- Barcode/QR scanning | CSV import/export | mobile & desktop optimised
Standardized capabilities
Normalized capabilities detected for this app, comparable across the marketplace.
- Barcode SupportEnable barcode scanning for efficient inventory and checkout processes.Differentiator
- CSV Import/ExportImport and export data using CSV files for easy management and integration.Niche
- Inventory ManagementTrack and manage your inventory levels and stock efficiently.table-stakes
- Multi-Location SupportManage operations across multiple locations seamlessly within the platform.table-stakes
- ScanningUtilize scanning technology for efficient data capture and inventory management.Differentiator
- SKU ManagementOrganize and manage your product SKUs efficiently.table-stakes
- Stock ReplenishmentAutomatically reorder products to maintain optimal stock levels.table-stakes
- Stock TransferTransfer stock between different locations or warehouses.Common
- Barcode ScanningScan barcodes and QR codes for quick inventory management and tracking.Common
Pricing plans
LIGHTNING15.95/month
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Category rankings
As of Jul 8, 2026- Inventory optimization#160of 363Top 45%
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Keyword rankings
Lightning Inventory ranks for 4 keywords across Shopify App Store. Here are the top 3:
- Rank #186
- Rank #188
- Rank #234
Competitors & alternatives
Lightning Inventorydoesn't have curated competitor matchups yet. Other tracked inventory optimization apps on Shopify:
Frequently asked questions
What is Lightning Inventory?
Lightning Inventory is an app for Shopify. It currently holds a 4.3-star rating from 11 merchant reviews, and it has been listed on the marketplace since 2021. It is listed under the Inventory optimization category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by Automate Commerce.
Is Lightning Inventory free?
Lightning Inventory does not offer a permanent free plan on Shopify. Pricing starts at 15.95, and the listed tiers are LIGHTNING. Trial availability and exact billing terms are mirrored from the live Shopify listing and may change between refresh cycles, so always confirm the headline price on the source marketplace before installing.
Who uses Lightning Inventory?
Lightning Inventory is actively installed across Shopify stores tracked by AppRanks. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Inventory optimization category on Shopify.
Where does Lightning Inventory rank on Shopify?
Lightning Inventory currently sits at position #160 in the Inventory optimization category on Shopify. That places it in the top 44% of 363 apps tracked in the same category. Category positions are read from the live marketplace ranking and refresh on each scrape, so the number you see here reflects the most recent crawl rather than a long-running average.