What types of subscription models can I create (weekly, monthly, prepaid)?

Introduction

With the Subscriptions feature, you can create flexible plans that match how your customers want to buy. Whether you're offering weekly refills, monthly bundles, or prepaid multi-month deals, you can customize the model to fit your business.

Here’s a breakdown of the most common subscription models you can create.

1. Recurring subscriptions (weekly, monthly, etc.)

This is the most popular setup — customers are billed and shipped automatically based on a set frequency.

Examples:

• Weekly: e.g. Fresh meals or smoothies
• Monthly: e.g. Supplements or skincare
• Every 2–12 weeks: e.g. Household refills, pet supplies

You can customize:

• Delivery frequency (days, weeks, months, years)
• Discount per frequency (optional)

👉 This model keeps customers engaged and simplifies repeat purchases.

2. Prepaid subscriptions

Let customers pay upfront for multiple deliveries. You get the revenue in advance, and they enjoy hassle-free service.

Examples:

• “Pay $90 now for 3 months of deliveries”
• Gift subscriptions (e.g. 6-month coffee plan)

Benefits:

• Improved cash flow for you
• No billing interruptions mid-subscription
• Great for gifts or bundling value

👉 You’ll set the duration (e.g. 3 months) and delivery intervals (e.g. every month).

3. Subscription + one-time purchase options

You can offer both a one-time purchase and a subscription option on the same product page.

Why it’s useful:

• Lowers the barrier to entry for new customers
• Encourages subscription adoption with “Subscribe & Save” discounts

Customers can choose:

• Buy once → full price
• Subscribe → discounted price and auto-delivery

4. Tiered or frequency-based discount models

You can offer multiple delivery frequencies, each with its own discount level.

Example setup:

Deliver everyDiscount1 month10%2 months5%3 monthsNo discount

👉 This encourages shorter cycles and stronger retention.

FAQs

Can I offer free trials or first-month-free deals?

 Yes — just set a 100% discount for the first delivery in your plan.

Can I mix prepaid and recurring plans on the same product?

 Not in one plan — but you can create separate plans for each model and assign them to the same product.

Can I let customers switch between subscription types?

 They can adjust frequency, but switching between prepaid and recurring usually requires creating a new subscription.

Summary

You can create:

• ✅ Weekly, monthly, or custom frequency plans
• ✅ Prepaid multi-month subscriptions
• ✅ One-time vs. subscribe & save options
• ✅ Frequency-based discount tiers

Subscriptions are flexible — build the model that best fits your product and customer habits.