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How can I offer volume discounts on subscriptions?

Set up automatic volume discounts for subscription products using Quick Checkout Links, Fast Bundle, or the ADU app.

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Why offer volume discount subscriptions?

Volume discounts on subscription bundles reward customers for subscribing to larger quantities, boosting average order value and retention. Subi supports multiple volume-discounting methods—choose the one that fits your setup and goals.


Before you begin

  • Access to Subi dashboard and Shopify admin required.

  • Some options require integrations with Fast Bundle or ADU – Automatic Discount.

  • Please check your plan details for feature availability.

Method 1: Quick Checkout Links + Subscription Discount Codes

Use Quick Checkout Link to create subscription bundles with volume discounts:

  1. Add a selling plan in Subi to the product to enable subscriptions.

  2. Generate a Quick Checkout Link including the product.

    • For different subscription frequencies (e.g., weekly vs. monthly), create separate links.

  3. Set the bundle quantity in the link.

    • To offer multiple volume tiers, create individual links for each quantity.

  4. Attach a Shopify discount code:

    • Use a single-word code (no spaces)

    • Set to apply to subscription purchases

  5. Share the link via call‑to‑action buttons on product/landing pages or promotional emails.

Optional hide‑subscription strategies:

  • Set default widget to “one‑time purchase” (Subi panel > Widget > Customize)

  • Contact support to hide subscription widget via CSS

  • Duplicate product, apply subscription plan to duplicated version, hide duplicates from storefront

Method 2: Use Fast Bundle Integration

Create flexible mix‑and‑match subscription bundles:

  1. Integrate Subi with Fast Bundle app.

  2. In the app, create a Product Mix‑and‑Match bundle.

  3. Add all eligible products.

  4. Set a minimum selection threshold in Discount Options.

  5. Enable the bundle on your store via the app’s menu.

  6. Customize the bundle landing page in Shopify (Online Store > Pages).

This setup encourages customers to choose their items, while applying automatic volume discounts on subscriptions

Method 3: ADU – Automatic Discount App for Subscription Discounts

Apply automatic discounts when the cart contains a minimum subscription quantity:

  1. Create a subscription plan in Subi including all qualifying products.

  2. In Shopify Discounts, create discount codes:

    • Set Purchase Type to “Subscriptions”

    • Define minimum quantity required

    • Enable “Discount applies to all recurring payments”

  3. Install ADU app, create a new promotion:

    • Select “Shopify Discount” type

    • Add the discount code, remove other triggers, activate and save

When customers meet the quantity threshold (e.g., 3+ items), the discount is applied automatically on subscription purchases.

Quick comparison

Method

Pros

Cons

Quick Checkout Links

No app needed, easy to implement individual links

Requires manual setup for each tier

Fast Bundle integration

Flexible mix‑and‑match bundles, good UX

Requires app integration and setup

ADU Auto Discounts

Fully automatic at checkout

Depends on Shopify/ADU setup

Tips & best practices

  • Use consistent subscription selling plans for all bundled products to avoid conflicts

  • Monitor promotion performance and refine thresholds for best results

  • Combine modest volume discounts with branding and retention messaging for stronger loyalty


Need help?

If you have questions about setting up volume discount subscriptions, want to troubleshoot specific scenarios, or need support with custom integrations:

We’re here to help you make the most of your subscription discount strategy.

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