Lokad vs StockTrim (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 12, 2026, StockTrim grades higher than Lokad: 2.2 against 1.4 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
Lokad grades higher on features. StockTrim grades higher on value for money, the free plan, ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
StockTrim
Demand forecasting and reorder planning for inventory
Which one is for you
Pick Lokad if
- Fits if you want an outside team to build your forecasting
- Works for large catalogues with heavy supply chain decisions
Look elsewhere if
- Not for you if you want a self-serve app, as it is a managed project
- Skip it if you want a price, because none is published
- Skip it if you run a small stockroom
- Watch out: in-house modelling means learning the Envision language
- Skip it if you want to try free, as no trial is listed
Pick StockTrim if
- Fits if you already run an inventory system and want better reorder dates
- Works for small stores under $100K of revenue, where it costs $49 a month
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want one product that holds stock, since it only plans purchasing
- Pricey if you grow: the price follows revenue, and $5M to $10M is $373 a month
- Tight if you make things, because raw materials and multi-level BOMs cost extra
- Watch out: cancelling is done by emailing support, and an annual plan cannot go back to monthly until the term ends
- Watch out: onboarding under $5M of revenue is a paid package
How we grade them
| 1.4GPALokadWeak | 2.2GPAStockTrimFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CNo price is published; it is sold through a demo and a project implementation. | B$49 a month billed annually for under $100K of revenue matches the cheaper quarter of inventory tools, but the price steps up with revenue to $373 at $5M to $10M. |
| Free plan and trial | FNo free plan and no trial on record in the listing, and a money-back guarantee would not count as one. | CA 14-day free trial needs no card, and there is no free plan. |
| Features | CProbabilistic forecasts, replenishment, industry modules, pricing and assortment. It is a managed engagement, not a tool you configure alone. | DForecasts, order plans and purchase orders are all it does. Stock, orders and the warehouse stay in the connected system. |
| Ease of use | DNo store rating on record. Modelling in-house means learning the Envision language, which counts as code. | CNo store rating is on record, and you connect your inventory system and check the forecasts before you rely on them. |
| Platforms and integrations | CWeb only, with no integrations or apps on record. | BWeb only, with Katana, Fishbowl, NetSuite, inFlow, Cin7, QuickBooks and Xero links. No phone or computer app is on record. |
| Best for | forecasting as a managed project | stores that need demand forecasts and reorder plans |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Lokad and StockTrim. How we grade
Where they differ
At a glance
| Lokad | StockTrim | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Paid | Free trial |
| Starts at | Not published | $49 per month, billed annually ($67 billed monthly) |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | None listed | 14-day free trial, no credit card required |
| Web | ||
| Made by | Lokad Inc. | StockTrim Software Ltd |
| Price read from | Not confirmed | stocktrim.com |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Lokad
- No prices are published; it is sold through a demo and a project implementation with Lokad's team.
- It is a managed engagement, not a self-serve app you configure alone.
- Customers who want to model in-house must learn Lokad's Envision language.
StockTrim
- It plans purchasing only; stock, orders and warehouse work stay in the connected system.
- The price follows annual revenue, so growth moves a customer up a step.
- Cancelling is done by emailing support, and an annual plan cannot be switched back to monthly until the term ends.
- Raw materials forecasting and multi-level BOMs cost extra, and dedicated onboarding under $5M revenue is a paid package.
Key features
Lokad
- Probabilistic forecasts
- Quantifies the probability of future demand scenarios and ties recommendations to financial impact.
- Automated replenishment
- Calculates reorder quantities, multi-echelon allocations, lead time adjustments and repair schedules.
- Industry modules
- Solutions for retail networks, aerospace, automotive, fashion, oil and gas, and manufacturing.
- Supply Chain Scientist
- A named Lokad expert handles data processing and keeps the customer's forecasting recipe running.
- Data extraction pipeline
- Pulls data from the customer's systems into the platform, where the Envision language is used to model it.
- Pricing and assortment
- Modules cover pricing and promotion, assortment, planning and scheduling, and asset and stock management.
StockTrim
- Machine-learning demand forecasts
- Forecasts are built from sales history with seasonality modeling, and the vendor says it shows how each forecast was calculated.
- Order plan and reorder schedule
- Calculates suggested order quantities from forecasts, stock on hand and supplier lead times, and lays out future reorders at a chosen frequency.
- Forecasts for new products
- Can forecast demand for items that have no sales history, and forecast by category or custom product group.
- Multi-location planning
- Plans stock needs separately for each store or warehouse, with variable supplier lead times.
- Purchase order workflow
- Generates purchase orders from its recommendations, then sends them to a supplier or returns them to the connected inventory system.
- Raw materials and BOM forecasting
- An add-on converts finished-product demand into component and ingredient needs across multi-level bills of materials.
Plans
Lokad
Pricing could not be confirmed. See lokad.com.
StockTrim
Under $100K revenue$49
per month, billed annually ($67 billed monthly)
Entry step for businesses under $100K in annual revenue. Adding raw materials forecasting and multi-level BOMs costs $99 a month on annual billing.
$500K to $1M revenue$133
per month, billed annually ($177 billed monthly)
Same feature set; the price follows annual revenue. The raw materials and BOM add-on brings it to $193 a month on annual billing.
$2M to $3M revenue$223
per month, billed annually ($297 billed monthly)
Same feature set at a higher revenue step. With the raw materials and BOM add-on it is $323 a month on annual billing.
$5M to $10M revenue$373
per month, billed annually ($497 billed monthly)
Plans above $5M include a dedicated customer success manager. The raw materials and BOM add-on brings it to $473 a month on annual billing.
$15M to $20M revenue$748
per month, billed annually ($997 billed monthly)
Same features. With the raw materials and BOM add-on it is $1,048 a month on annual billing.
$30M to $50M revenue$2,248
per month, billed annually ($2,997 billed monthly)
Highest step with a listed price; the raw materials and BOM add-on brings it to $2,648 a month on annual billing.
Ways to pay less
Lokad
No public discounts listed.
StockTrim
- Annual discount
3 months free on annual billing
Paying for a year upfront gives 3 months free, a 25% saving against monthly pricing. Annual plans are a 12-month commitment.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Lokad or StockTrim?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Lokad has no price we could confirm, and StockTrim starts at $49 per month, billed annually ($67 billed monthly).
Which has a free plan, Lokad or StockTrim?
As of Nov 12, 2026, neither Lokad nor StockTrim has a free plan. StockTrim has a free trial.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.