Yes, it is possible to have Try Before You Buy role into a subscription! This is possible by adding one item with TryNow and add another with the subscription plan, and you can do this in one cart on Shopify. Currently, while we do not have off-the-shelf logic to support this, we're happy to provide guidance for your development team and subscription app to enable this.
While the steps for setting up subscriptions may differ based on the subscription app used, we wanted to share a high level walkthrough of how other merchants have made it worked:
Configure TryNow Button: Set up the TryNow button for the product in your Shopify store.
Introduce Subscription Option: Ensure or create a new checkbox or button in the product settings to allow shoppers to subscribe
Add Subscription Product: Create a separate product listing for the subscription service with the Subscription App's subscription selling plan.
Link Subscription Option: Configure the subscription option checkbox or button to automatically add the subscription product to the cart when selected.
Check Order Configuration: Verify in the Shopify backend that when both the TryNow product and the subscription service are added to the cart, they appear as separate SKUs in the order details, ensuring accurate tracking and fulfillment.
To ensure a smooth process, implement logic that handles subscription cancellations based on TryNow returns. You can choose to manage subscription cancellations manually or automate the process. If a shopper returns the TryNow item, the subscription should be canceled. Conversely, if the shopper keeps the TryNow item, the subscription should remain active.