Sublium lets you create flexible subscription models to support different business needs.
There are three subscription plan types you can set up, each with different pricing and delivery strategies.
- Recurring
- Subscribe & Save
- Installments
1. Recurring Subscription Plans
A recurring subscription plan charges customers automatically on a fixed schedule (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, or yearly). With recurring plans, you can:
- Set customizable billing cycles
- Choose when billing starts, including proration
- Add optional signup fees
- Offer optional free trials
This model is ideal for products or services that customers need continuous access to.
Examples / Practical Use Cases
- Digital content and e-learning subscriptions
- Streaming platforms like Netflix or Spotify
- Membership communities or premium tool access
Guide:
To learn how to create a recurring subscription in Sublium, refer to the
setup documentation.
2. Subscribe and Save Plans
Subscribe and Save plans encourage customers to commit long-term by offering discounts on repeated deliveries of physical products. With Subscribe and Save, you can:
- Offer percentage-based discounts for each delivery
- Allow flexible delivery schedules
- Automatically apply discounts as subscriptions renew
- Add optional signup fees if needed
- Apply the plan to specific products, categories, tags, or even exclude certain products (based on your WooCommerce setup)
This model is ideal for consumable or regularly purchased physical products.
Examples / Practical Use Cases
- Weekly or monthly grocery replenishment
- Coffee or tea subscriptions
- Personal care products like shampoo, skincare, or toiletries
- Household essentials such as detergents or cleaning supplies
Guide: To learn how to create a Subscribe and Save plan in Sublium, refer to the setup documentation.
3. Installment Plans
Installment plans allow customers to split a high-ticket product into smaller payments made over time.
With installment plans, you can:
- Define the number of installments and the interval
- Add optional down payments
- Offer interest-free payment options
- Clearly display payment breakdown before checkout
This model is perfect for expensive products or services that become more accessible with smaller payments.
Examples / Practical Use Cases
- Splitting a $1,000 online course into monthly installments
- Furniture, fitness equipment, or electronics
- Events, retreats, or holiday packages paid in multiple parts
Guide: To learn how to create an installment plan in Sublium, refer to the setup documentation.
