A recurring purchase that renews on a schedule until the customer cancels.
What is a subscription
In ecommerce, a subscription is a purchase that repeats automatically. The customer picks a delivery frequency, pays at checkout and then receives and pays for each renewal without ordering again. They manage it in a customer portal.Main types of subscriptions
- Replenishment: products customers run out of, such as coffee, supplements or pet food. Usually sold as subscribe and save.
- Curation: a subscription box chosen by the merchant or built by the customer.
- Access: a membership with perks instead of products.