Create Subscription Plan
Set up recurring subscription plans for your products
Sell products on a recurring basis - customers subscribe and receive deliveries automatically.
Why Subscriptions
Recurring Revenue
Predictable cash flow from automatic repeat orders
Customer Loyalty
Subscribers engage with your brand regularly
Higher Lifetime Value
Subscribed customers spend more over time
Flexible Options
Offer one-time, subscription, or both
Best for: Consumables and repeat-use products - beauty, supplements, pet care, household goods, coffee.
Setup Guide
Create New Plan
Go to Subscribfy → Subscription Plans → Create Subscription Plan.
Select Regular Subscription as the plan type.
Name your plan clearly, e.g., "Subscribe & Save - Monthly Delivery"
Select Products
Choose which products to include in this subscription plan.
| Option | When to use |
|---|---|
| One-time and Subscription | Let customers choose how to buy |
| Subscription Only | Force subscription-only purchase |
You can add multiple products to the same plan - they'll share the same frequencies and discounts.
Set Delivery Frequencies
Configure how often customers can receive products.
| Frequency | Example use case |
|---|---|
| Weekly | Fresh food, flowers |
| Every 2 weeks | Coffee, snacks |
| Monthly | Supplements, beauty |
| Every 2 months | Household supplies |
Offer 2-3 frequency options to give customers flexibility without overwhelming them.
Configure Discounts
Reward subscribers with savings on each order.
| Discount Type | Example |
|---|---|
| Percentage | 10% off every order |
| Fixed amount | $5 off per delivery |
| Tiered | 10% off monthly, 15% off weekly |
Discounts apply to the product price only, not shipping (unless you enable free shipping).
Set Shipping (Optional)
By default, recurring orders use your store's shipping rules.
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Store default | Use your normal shipping rates |
| Fixed fee | Charge the same amount every delivery |
| Free shipping | Include shipping in subscription price |
Product Replacement (Optional)
Send a different product on the first order vs. renewals.
Use case: Send a trial-size product first, then full-size on renewals.
| Order | Product |
|---|---|
| First order | Trial size (50ml) |
| All renewals | Full size (200ml) |
Save & Publish
Click Save to activate your subscription plan.
Your product pages will automatically show the subscription option.
Changes take effect immediately on your storefront.
What Customers See
On Product Page
Subscription selector with frequency options and savings.
+------------------------------------------+
| How would you like to buy? |
| |
| ○ One-time purchase - $29.99 |
| ● Subscribe & Save - $26.99 (10% off) |
| |
| Deliver every: [Monthly ▼] |
| |
| [Add to Cart] |
+------------------------------------------+At Checkout
Selected frequency and discount shown clearly.
After Purchase
Orders generate automatically. Customers manage from their portal:
- Skip next delivery
- Pause subscription
- Change frequency
- Swap products
- Cancel anytime
Common Questions
Pro Tips
Start Simple
Begin with 2-3 frequencies, add more based on customer feedback
Highlight Savings
Show the discount prominently - "Save 10%" converts better than "$3 off"
Default to Monthly
Most customers prefer monthly - make it the default selection
Offer Free Shipping
Free shipping for subscribers increases conversion significantly
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