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:
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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
How to Create a Subscription Discount #
Step 1: Open the App Dashboard #
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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
Step 2: Access Subscription Plans #
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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
Step 3: Define Plan Details #
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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
Step 4: Configure the Subscription Discount #
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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
Step 5: Save the Subscription Plan #
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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
Discount Types Explained #
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Percentage Off -:
Applies a fixed percentage discount (for example, 5% or 18%) on each subscription order.
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Amount Off -:
Deducts a fixed monetary value from the subscription price.
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Flat Rate -:
Sets a fixed price for the subscription product, regardless of the original price.
Best Practices #
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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.
