Subscriptions Overview
Bill customers automatically on a recurring basis.
What Are Subscriptions?
Subscriptions let you charge customers automatically:
- Weekly, monthly, or yearly
- Fixed or usage-based pricing
- Automatic payment collection
- Customer self-service portal
Use Cases
Subscriptions work great for:
- SaaS products
- Membership sites
- Content subscriptions
- Service retainers
- Box subscriptions
- Gym/studio memberships
Key Concepts
Plans
A plan defines what you're selling:
- Name and description
- Price
- Billing frequency
- Trial period (optional)
Subscriptions
A subscription connects a customer to a plan:
- Customer's payment method
- Start date
- Current status
- Billing history
Billing Cycle
When and how customers are charged:
- Monthly on signup date
- Monthly on 1st of month
- Yearly on anniversary
How It Works
- Create a plan — Define pricing and terms
- Customer subscribes — They enter payment details
- Automatic billing — We charge on schedule
- Manage as needed — Handle changes, cancellations
Getting Started
- Go to Subscriptions in your dashboard
- Click Create Plan
- Set up your first plan
- Share the subscription link
Subscription Dashboard
Monitor everything in Subscriptions:
- Active subscribers
- Monthly recurring revenue (MRR)
- Churn rate
- Upcoming renewals
- Failed payments
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