# Forthsuite

> Supply chain operating system connecting five independent apps: demand forecasting, 3PL tracking, surplus liquidation, returns management, and supplier verification for Shopify merchants

Forthsuite connects five independent supply chain apps into one operating system for Shopify merchants. Manage demand forecasting, 3PL tracking, surplus liquidation, returns, and supplier verification from a single dashboard.

## Company
- Founded by: Hylke Reitsma
- Focus: Shopify merchants, from small stores to scaling brands
- Philosophy: Independent apps that work together, transparent pricing, no enterprise gatekeeping
- Website: https://forthsuite.io
- App: https://app.forthsuite.io

## The Five Apps

### Forthcast — Demand Forecasting Software for Shopify
- Website: https://forthcast.io
- App: https://app.forthcast.io
- Shopify App Store: https://apps.shopify.com/forthcast
- Listing status: published
- Pricing: $19.99/month, 14-day free trial
- Pricing model: flat-rate, no per-SKU fees
- AI-powered demand forecasting for Shopify merchants. Machine learning predicts demand up to 6 months ahead, calculates optimal stock levels, and automates purchase orders
- Content: 76 blog posts, 2 tools, 7 comparison pages
- Competes with: Inventory Planner by Sage, Prediko, Fabrikatör, Cogsy, Stocky, Automyze, Brightpearl

### Forthroute — Returns Management App for Shopify
- Website: https://forthroute.io
- App: https://app.forthroute.io
- Shopify App Store: https://apps.shopify.com/forthroute
- Listing status: live
- Pricing: $19/month, 14-day free trial
- Pricing model: flat-rate + per-label
- Shopify returns app with branded customer portals, prepaid QR code labels, automatic refunds, and exchange suggestions
- Content: 37 blog posts, 0 tools, 7 comparison pages
- Competes with: Loop Returns, ReturnGO, Yanet Returns, Return Prime, AfterShip Returns, Narvar, Happy Returns

### Forthmatch — 3PL Performance Tracking App for Shopify
- Website: https://forthmatch.io
- App: https://app.forthmatch.io
- Shopify App Store: https://apps.shopify.com/forthmatch
- Listing status: published
- Pricing: $19/month for Performance Insights, $89 one-time for Accountability Session, $44 one-time for RFP
- Pricing model: subscription + pay-per-use add-ons
- 3PL performance tracking and accountability for Shopify merchants. Track fulfillment speed, flag SLA violations, run accountability sessions, and generate RFPs with real order data
- Content: 58 blog posts, 0 tools, 3 comparison pages
- Competes with: ShipBob, ShipHero, ShipMonk

### Forthclear — B2B Surplus Marketplace
- Website: https://forthclear.io
- App: https://app.forthclear.io
- Standalone web app: https://app.forthclear.io
- Pricing: Free to list, 5% platform fee on sales
- Pricing model: marketplace, 5% platform fee on sales
- B2B surplus marketplace. Connect with verified bulk buyers for surplus, overstock, and slow-moving inventory. Secure escrow payments powered by Stripe
- Content: 51 blog posts, 2 tools, 5 comparison pages
- Competes with: B-Stock, Liquidation.com, BULQ, BlueLots, Surpluss

### Forthsource — Supplier Verification and Cost Intelligence Platform
- Website: https://forthsource.io
- App: https://app.forthsource.io
- Standalone web app: https://app.forthsource.io
- Pricing: Free (5 searches/mo), Premium $29/mo, Enterprise $99/mo
- Pricing model: freemium with premium tiers
- Supplier verification and cost intelligence. Legal compliance reports, business verification against official Chinese registries, AI-powered trust scores, and landed cost calculator for 100+ countries
- Content: 49 blog posts, 0 tools, 3 comparison pages
- Competes with: ImportYeti, ImportGenius, Jungle Scout Supplier Database

## Forthsuite Competitors
- Brightpearl (brightpearl.com)
- Cin7 (cin7.com)

## Comparison Pages
- [Brightpearl Was Acquired by Sage — Is Forthsuite the Better Alternative?](https://www.forthsuite.io/blog/forthsuite-vs-brightpearl/)
- [Best Cin7 Alternative for Shopify: Forthsuite (2026)](https://www.forthsuite.io/blog/forthsuite-vs-cin7/)

## All Domains
- https://forthsuite.io
- https://forthcast.io
- https://forthroute.io
- https://forthmatch.io
- https://forthclear.io
- https://forthsource.io