Overview
A pay-per-delivery subscription charges customers for each individual delivery instead of requiring a long-term prepayment. Customers are billed before each delivery is shipped. This model offers flexibility and cost transparency, making it ideal for consumable or perishable products where customers want control over when and how often they receive items.
Benefits of pay-per-delivery subscriptions
Flexibility: Customers can choose a delivery frequency that suits their needs.
Transparency: Customers know exactly what they’ll pay for each delivery.
Retention: Lower commitment can help convert new customers who are hesitant to subscribe long-term.
How it appears on the product page
Subi adds a subscription widget to your product page so customers can:
Select from multiple pay-per-delivery frequency options you define.
Compare the per-delivery price with other available subscription options.
See the exact amount they’ll pay for each delivery in the price section.
Example widget showing pay-per-delivery pricing:
How to create a pay-per-delivery subscription in Subi
In the Subi app panel, go to Subscription Plans.
Create a new subscription plan or select an existing one.
Click Add/Edit Selling Plan.
In the selling plan modal, set your preferred Order Frequency (e.g., every 1 month, every 2 weeks).
Make sure the Prepaid feature is disabled.
Adjust any other selling plan settings as needed.
Click Done, then Save your changes.
Selling plan modal with order frequency and prepaid settings:
Example:
If you set Order Frequency to “Every 1 month” and leave Prepaid disabled, Subi will automatically charge your customer each month before delivery. Each order will contain one fulfillment section for that month’s shipment.
See also
Prepaid subscriptions – Learn how to let customers pay upfront for multiple deliveries at once.
Need Help?
Feel free to contact our support team. We're here for you anytime:
Live Chat: Message us from within the Subi app or your Shopify Admin.
Email: Reach us at [email protected].