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Configuring Subscription Discounts When Setting Up a Plan

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes

Written by Daniel Stevens

Introduction

Subscription Discounts allow merchants to apply price reductions specifically to subscription-based purchases. This feature supports multiple discount types and helps manage pricing incentives for recurring orders in a structured way.

Merchants can configure discounts directly within Subscription Plans and apply them to selected products.

Why It Matters

Subscription Discounts help merchants:

  • Encourage customers to choose subscriptions over one-time purchases
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  • Maintain consistent pricing rules for recurring orders
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  • Apply flexible discount strategies based on business needs
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How to Create a Subscription Discount

Step 1: Open the App Dashboard

  • Log in to the Shopify admin panel
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  • Navigate to Apps from the left navigation
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  • Click Easy Subscription App
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Step 2: Access Subscription Plans

  • Open the Easy Subscription App Dashboard
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  • From the left-side menu, select Subscription Plan
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  • Click Create Plan from the top-right corner
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Step 3: Define Plan Details

  • Enter the Plan Title
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  • Enter the Plan Name based on internal reference or storefront display
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  • Click Browse Products and select the required product
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Step 4: Configure the Subscription Discount

  • Enable the Offer Discount option
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  • Select one of the following discount types:
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    • Percentage Off
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    • Amount Off
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    • Flat Rate
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  • Enter the discount value as required
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Step 5: Save the Subscription Plan

  • Review the plan and discount configuration
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  • Click Save from the top-right corner
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  • The Subscription Plan with the applied discount is now active
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Discount Types Explained

  • Percentage Off
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    Applies a fixed percentage discount (for example, 5% or 18%) on each subscription order.
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  • Amount Off
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    Deducts a fixed monetary value from the subscription price.
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  • Flat Rate
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    Sets a fixed price for the subscription product, regardless of the original price.
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Best Practices

  • Use Percentage Off discounts for long-term subscriptions
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  • Use Flat Rate discounts for predictable pricing models
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  • Review discount impact on margins before enabling plans
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For additional assistance, contact support at support@easysubscription.io.

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