Subscription Plans
Create and manage recurring billing plans for your customers. Set up subscription products with flexible billing intervals.
Subscriptions Overview
Vaendora's subscription system allows you to:
Recurring Billing
Automatically charge customers on a schedule
Flexible Intervals
Daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly billing
Instant Checkout
Generate shareable checkout links
Customer Management
Track subscribers and their status
Creating Plans
Set up a new subscription plan:
Navigate to Subscriptions
Go to Subscriptions → Plans in your dashboard.
Click Create Plan
Click the Create Plan button.
Enter Plan Details
Fill in the plan information:
- Plan Name - Clear, descriptive name (e.g., "Premium Monthly")
- Description - What the customer gets with this plan
- Price - Amount to charge per billing cycle
- Billing Interval - How often to charge
Configure Options
Set additional options:
- Trial Period - Optional free trial before first charge
- Setup Fee - One-time charge at signup (optional)
Save Plan
Click Save Plan to create it.
Billing Intervals
Choose how often customers are billed:
| Interval | Billing Frequency | Example Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Daily | Every day | Daily news access, per-day services |
| Weekly | Every 7 days | Weekly boxes, coaching sessions |
| Monthly | Every 30 days | Software subscriptions, memberships |
| Yearly | Every 365 days | Annual memberships, yearly services |
Custom Intervals
Plan Pricing
Configure your plan's pricing structure:
Regular Price
The amount charged each billing cycle. Enter the price in Naira.
Trial Period
Offer new subscribers a free trial before their first payment:
- Trial Days - Number of days before first charge (e.g., 7, 14, 30)
- Customer pays ₦0 during trial
- Card or bank authorization may still be required
- After trial, regular billing begins automatically
Setup Fee
A one-time fee charged when customer first subscribes:
- Charged immediately at signup
- Separate from the recurring subscription price
- Useful for onboarding costs, activation fees, or initial materials
Plan Status
Plans can have different statuses:
Plan is available for new subscribers and existing subscriptions continue.
Plan is hidden from new subscribers but existing subscriptions continue.
Plan is completely hidden and no new subscriptions can be created.
Editing Plans
You can modify existing plans, but some changes affect existing subscribers:
Safe to Change (No Impact on Existing Subscribers)
- Plan name and description
- Trial period (only affects new subscribers)
- Plan status
Changes That Affect Existing Subscribers
- Price Changes - Can choose to apply to existing or new only
- Billing Interval - Not recommended to change with active subscribers
Price Changes
Checkout Links
Generate shareable links for customers to subscribe:
View Plan
Click on a plan to view its details.
Copy Checkout Link
Find the Checkout URL section and click Copy Link.
Share with Customers
Share the link via email, social media, your website, or messaging apps.
Checkout Page Features
The checkout page automatically includes:
- Your store branding (logo, colors)
- Plan details and pricing
- Customer information form
- Bank transfer payment option
- Clear billing terms and next charge date
Plan Metrics
Track how your plans are performing:
- Active Subscribers - Current paying customers
- Total Revenue - Lifetime earnings from the plan
- MRR - Monthly Recurring Revenue
- Churn Rate - Percentage of customers who cancel
Best Practices
- Clear Naming - Use descriptive names like "Pro Monthly" or "Basic Annual" so customers understand what they're getting.
- Value Description - Clearly list what's included in each plan to help customers choose.
- Annual Discounts - Consider offering discounts for yearly plans to improve retention.
- Trial Periods - Offer trials for premium plans to let customers experience value before committing.