Subi is a subscription management platform built for Shopify stores. With Subi, you can easily launch, manage, and grow recurring revenue models such as subscribe & save, subscription boxes, and memberships. This article explains how you can get started with Subi, outlines key features, and provides a step-by-step setup guide.
What can you create with Subi?
With Subi, you can offer a variety of subscription-based models to meet your business needs:
Subscribe & Save
Offer customers the option to subscribe to products with a discount. This approach encourages customer retention and predictable recurring revenue.
Example: Set up a monthly coffee subscription, so your customers receive fresh beans at a discount every month.
Subscription Box
Deliver curated or themed products to customers on a regular basis, helping increase average order value (AOV) and offer a unique experience.
Example: Build a skincare bundle box where customers receive their skincare packs each month at the best possible price.
Membership Programs
Give subscribers exclusive access to content, perks, or discounts, ideal for fitness, education, or wellness brands.
Example: Launch a multi-tier club with monthly, quarterly, or yearly memberships, giving members access to exclusive content.
How do you create your first subscription plan?
Follow these steps to launch your first subscription offering with Subi:
Step 1: Access the Plans tab
Go to the Plans tab in Subi’s left-hand navigation.
Click Create Plan to begin.
Step 2: Select your subscription plan type
Subi supports three main subscription plan types: Subscribe & Save, Membership, and Subscription Box.
Choose the plan type that best fits your business model.
Click Learn more next to each option to view examples and detailed descriptions.
For Subscription Box: You’ll be prompted to choose a subtype:
Fixed bundle: Customers get the same products in every box.
Mystery box: Customers get a surprise assortment each delivery.
Step 3: Select your products
Choose which products will be included in your new subscription plan.
Step 4: Define billing frequency and discounts
Click Edit under the Selling Plan to set billing intervals (e.g., weekly, monthly, quarterly).
Add discounts to incentivize subscriptions.
Step 5: Save and enable the widget
Save your new subscription plan.
Enable the Subi subscription widget in your store by following these steps:
In Shopify admin, navigate to Online Store > Themes.
Click Customize on your active theme.
In the theme editor, select App Embeds.
Find Subi Subscription Widget and toggle it on.
Click Save.
Once enabled, the widget will appear on eligible product pages. If it’s not displaying, review our Eligibility Requirements guide or Widget Troubleshooting article.
Step 6: Customize your subscription widget
Go to the Widget tab in Subi.
Adjust appearance and text to fit your brand using built-in templates.
Advanced users can further customize the widget with HTML/CSS.
How do I test my subscription plan?
Before launching, test your subscription flow to ensure a smooth customer experience.
Using Shopify Payments Test Mode
In Shopify admin, go to Settings > Payments.
Click Manage next to Shopify Payments.
Enable Test mode and save.
Place a test subscription order using Shopify’s test credit card numbers.
Verify the test order appears in Orders and check the subscription contract in Subi.
Tip: After testing, disable test mode by unchecking Enable test mode and saving changes.
Placing a real transaction (if test mode isn’t available)
Place a real order with your credit card, then refund the payment to yourself after verifying the subscription flow.
Next Steps
You’re ready to launch your new subscription offering! For in-depth tutorials, best practices, and expert support, visit Subi Academy.