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# Out of Stock (OOS) vs Auto Clear Discontinued

Managing your inventory via two ways such as Out of Stock (OOS) and Auto Clear Discontinued. Here's a simple guide to help you understand and choose the right option for your store.

### Out of Stock (OOS)

What It Does:

Sets Stock to Zero: When a product is unavailable, it updates the stock quantity to zero.
Keeps Product Visible: The product stays on your website, showing customers it’s out of stock.


### Auto Clear Discontinued

What It Does:

Removes Products: When a product is permanently discontinued, it’s removed from your store. There are two methods available such as archive the product or remove it permanently. 


Quick Comparison

| Feature | Out of Stock (OOS) | Auto Clear Discontinued |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Visibility** | Product remains on the website | Product is removed |
| **Customer Info **| Shows product as out of stock | Product not visible to customers |
| **Restocking** | Easy to update stock quantity | Product needs to be re-added |
| **Catalog Management** | May cause some clutter | Keeps catalog clean and updated |
| **Best For** | Temporarily unavailable products | Permanently discontinued products |