The Package recurring pricing feature in Subotiz allows merchants to charge based on included units, bundled entitlements, or customer-initiated renewals. This pricing model is designed for usage-based subscriptions such as lessons, downloads, or digital credits, ensuring predictable billing and transparent value delivery.
Best for: lesson bundles, credit packages, or other quantity-based subscriptions.
Creating a Package Recurring Plan
- Open the pricing form: Go to Product > Product pricing, then click Create pricing.
- Select a product: Only products with Active status can be linked.
- Example: Photography 101 – Beginner Online Course
- Choose pricing type: Select Recurring > Package price.
- Confirm currency: Package pricing follows your store’s primary currency.
- Add a pricing name:
- Example: Photography 101 – 10-Lesson Package
- Define billing cycle: Package plans support Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, or Yearly cycles. You can also select Customer-initiated payment, which turns off auto-renewal and requires repurchase at checkout.
- Enter package details:
- Included units: Define number of lessons, downloads, or credits.
- Price: Enter the charge for each cycle.
- Example: 10 lessons included per monthly cycle = $200.00.
- Add description and features:
- Description: Enter a short summary shown to customers at checkout and on invoices.
- Example: Monthly subscription for beginner-friendly lessons with videos and resources.
- Features: Add or adjust plan entitlements. These settings inherit from the product level but can be customized per package plan.
- Quantitative features: Enter a number (e.g., Course videos = 20, Downloadable resources = 5).
- Qualitative features: Select Included or Not included (e.g., Community access = Included, 1-on-1 coaching session = Not included).
- Save as draft: Review all details before saving. Draft plans are read-only and cannot be edited. You can review and activate them later from the dashboard.
Activating the Pricing
- Open the Product pricing dashboard: After saving, you’ll be redirected to the dashboard. Locate the pricing entry marked as Draft, then click to open its details.
- Activate the pricing: Review all fields again. Click Activate at the top right to publish the plan. The plan will now be live and usable in checkout and invoice links.
Package recurring pricing is best for products where value depends on usage or quantity. It supports flexible unit definitions, bundled entitlements, and customer-initiated renewals, ensuring predictable billing for merchants and transparent value for customers.