PayWhirl subscription app for Shopify

Shopify subscriptions that feel simple.

PayWhirl helps merchants sell subscriptions in Shopify without making the store harder to run.

Shopify merchant reviewing subscription orders in a bright fulfillment workspace Built for Shopify
Built for Shopify Free to install 13+ years in subscriptions 20,000+ businesses helped

Helping Shopify Merchants For Over a Decade.

We've helped over 20,000 merchants sell subscriptions on Shopify. Here's what some of them have to say.

"PayWhirl is 100% the way to go. Chris held my hand through migrating my subscribers from stripe to shopify, not just support, true collaboration. I received white glove level service!"
Yellow Nook Studio Migration support
"Paywhirl held our hands through the entire migration and we were able to migrate 100% of our subscribers over!!!"
Framed! by Sarah Subscriber migration
"Chris helped me troubleshoot a tech issue which required a lot of back and forth and multiple attempts to solve the problem. He stuck with me each step of the way with prompt responses until it was resolved."
MotherFLY Technical support
"This version includes everything I could have hoped for at the price. The app offers a solid API and smooth Klaviyo integration, and the setup process is straightforward."
Gospel Musicians Shopify setup
"PayWhirl really does it all. Not a stone unturned, which gives me more time to focus on my business. Our sales have nearly doubled after we put all of its features into place."
Jake's StrongGinger™ Subscription growth
"Paywhirl gives you full control of your subscription model, allowing you to customize your workflow and your customers' experience exactly how you want."
Stemcell Science Shop Workflow control
"We have been using the PayWhirl app for the past few years, and it has been incredibly easy to use. It offers full customization for any type of business, making it highly versatile."
Per'La Specialty Roasters Customization
"We've been using PayWhirl for our wine club subscription for the past four years, and it's been the best. They're very reasonably priced, their backend is easy, intuitive, and smooth, and their customer service is second to none."
Field Bar & Bottle Shop Wine club subscriptions
"This is an absolutely brilliant app. I tried Recharge to start with, but it seemed expensive and the support was a bit limited, so i moved over to Paywhirl. The support is great, and so quick and the pricing is very sensible."
Abe & Co Coffee Roasters Recurring coffee orders
"A bit of a learning curve, but once it's set up it works really well. Great analytics for understanding my membership financials."
Brenda Ster Membership analytics
Built For Shopify

Subscriptions built native for Shopify.

A cleaner way to sell subscriptions, support customers, and grow repeat revenue.

Works seamlessly with your store

Looks great with your brand

Easy-to-use for you and your customers

What merchants get

More recurring orders.
Less manual work.

A smoother way for customers to subscribe, manage changes, and keep coming back.

More repeat orders

Give shoppers a reason to come back.

Less support work

Let customers handle small changes themselves.

A cleaner launch

Start subscriptions without a confusing setup.

Help when it matters

Get support for migration, billing, and launch details.

Shopify merchant packing recurring subscription orders in a clean product studio
Customer experience

Less support. Happier subscribers.

Customers can subscribe, update their plan, and keep orders moving without waiting on your team.

Not on your own

Start easier. Switch with help.

Launch subscriptions with a clear path and real people nearby when migration, billing, or setup details matter.

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Set up fast

Start selling subscriptions in Shopify without a complicated build.

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Move with help

Get support for migration, billing, and launch details.

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Keep control

Customers can manage changes while your team stays focused.

Merchant support

Real help when it matters most.

Launch, migrate, and grow with people who understand Shopify subscriptions, billing, and customer experience.

Launch with confidence Get answers before subscriptions go live.
Migrate carefully Move subscription details without feeling on your own.
Keep momentum Get practical help when billing or customer questions come up.
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Merchant success specialist helping a Shopify subscriptions merchant from a bright ecommerce workspace

Frequently Asked Questions

Simple answers for Shopify merchants choosing a subscription app.

Does PayWhirl use Shopify checkout?

Yes. PayWhirl uses Shopify selling plans and works with Shopify checkout, so customers can buy subscriptions and one-time products through the familiar Shopify checkout flow.

What types of subscriptions can I sell?

You can sell subscribe-and-save offers, prepaid subscriptions, fixed-cycle plans, gift subscriptions, memberships, subscription boxes, custom billing intervals, trials, and recurring plans for physical or digital products.

Can customers manage subscriptions themselves?

Yes. When enabled, customers can skip, pause, cancel, reschedule, update payment methods, change addresses, edit products, and manage subscription details from Shopify customer accounts or classic accounts.

Can PayWhirl help me migrate from another subscription app?

Yes. PayWhirl helps Shopify merchants plan supported migrations from apps like Recharge, Appstle, Bold, Seal, and others. Migration help is included at no separate charge and can cover active subscriptions, selling plans, launch timing, and supported customer payment methods.

Will customers need to resubscribe after a migration?

In many supported migrations, PayWhirl can import and map customer payment methods so active subscribers do not need to resubscribe. The exact path depends on your current app, payment provider, Shopify setup, and available data.

How does PayWhirl pricing work?

PayWhirl is free to install and includes 0% PayWhirl transaction fees on your first $5,000 processed. After that, the free plan uses a 3% transaction fee, or you can upgrade to paid plans with lower fees and deeper tools like workflows, integrations, APIs, and priority support.

Which payment gateways does PayWhirl support?

PayWhirl works with Shopify subscription-capable gateways, including Shopify Payments, Authorize.net, PayPal, and Shop Pay. Stripe availability depends on the merchant and Shopify setup.

Can PayWhirl match my Shopify theme and brand?

Yes. PayWhirl includes Shopify app block setup, subscription widget customization, customer portal styling options, email template controls on paid plans, translations, and custom CSS options for stores that need more control.

What happens when a subscription payment fails?

PayWhirl includes payment retries, dunning tools, customer notifications, and failed-payment actions. On higher plans, workflows can react to subscription events with tags, product swaps, gifts, discounts, and other automations.

What kind of support is included?

PayWhirl offers Shopify-specific documentation, tutorial videos, email support, chat support during support hours, and phone support. The team helps with setup, selling plans, customer accounts, failed payments, workflows, migrations, and launch questions.

Start simple

Make subscriptions feeleasy from the first order.