Shopify Subscription App Pricing

Start free. Scale when it pays off.

Launch subscriptions without a monthly plan. Upgrade only when lower fees or stronger tools help your store save time, recover revenue, or grow faster.

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Free launch $0/mo
Save on volume from $9/mo
Automate more from $29/mo
Plan options

Subscription pricing that pays for itself.

Start small, keep what works, and upgrade when the next plan gives your team a clear return.

0% on first $5,000
Start here

Free

$0 /mo

3% transaction fee

Best when you want to test subscriptions without adding another monthly bill.

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  • Free to install
  • Unlimited subscriptions and orders
  • Subscription options on product pages
  • Customer portal
  • Analytics and exports
  • Migration help
Install PayWhirl
Lower fees

Pro

$9 /mo

2% transaction fee

Best when subscription orders are coming in and you want lower fees plus more polish.

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  • Everything in Free
  • Branded email templates
  • Automatic address updates
  • Faster support
  • 14-day free trial
Install PayWhirl
Lowest listed fee

Scale

$149 /mo

0.75% transaction fee

Best when subscription volume is high and support speed matters.

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  • Everything in Traction
  • Lowest listed transaction rate
  • Dedicated account manager
  • First-priority support
  • 14-day free trial
Install PayWhirl

Transaction fees apply only to orders that include subscription items. Check the Shopify App Store listing for current plan details before installing.

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Let us help you grow.

The right subscription app should help you launch cleanly, recover more payments, reduce support work, and keep your team moving.

Diverse merchant team getting help to grow subscriptions

Start without pressure

Install PayWhirl for free and prove your subscription offer before you commit to a monthly plan.

Upgrade when it helps

Move up when lower fees, workflows, integrations, or priority support save more than they cost.

Keep the work manageable

Customer self-service, retries, exports, and automation help your team avoid repetitive subscription tasks.

Get migration help

PayWhirl can help plan supported migrations from other subscription apps at no separate migration-help fee.

Merchants stay because PayWhirl keeps subscription work manageable.

Real Shopify App Store reviews from teams using PayWhirl to migrate, customize, automate, and grow recurring revenue.

"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
Complete feature list

If the other guys don't support it, we probably do.

Browse the full matrix by job, from billing and recovery to customer control, analytics, automations, and support.

Free Pro Traction Scale

General Subscription Features

Auto-billing for subscriptions

Subscriptions renew automatically.

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Mixed-cart subscriptions w/one-time products

Subscribers can check out with subscription and one-time items together.

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Prepaid subscriptions

Charge upfront for multiple deliveries.

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Manual subscriptions

Create subscriptions manually when your team needs control.

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Recurring invoices and auto-charging

Keep repeat billing and Shopify orders moving.

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Custom billing intervals

Offer the schedule that fits your products.

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Payment retries and recovery tools

Recover failed payments without chasing every customer.

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Customer portal (mobile-friendly)

Give subscribers a clean place to manage their plans.

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Subscription widget customization

Keep subscription options aligned with your storefront.

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Multi-language support

Support more shoppers in their language.

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Multi-currency support

Keep subscriptions aligned with international selling.

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Secure payment vaulting

Handle payment methods securely through supported subscription flows.

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Payment processor support (Stripe, Authorize.net, etc.)

Work with supported payment providers.

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Payment method support (credit cards, PayPal, etc.)

Let customers pay with supported methods.

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Retry failed payments (dunning)

Give failed payments a path to recover.

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20+ email notifications

Keep customers informed at key subscription moments.

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Customize Email Templates

Make subscription emails fit your brand.

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Auto Address Updating

Reduce delivery problems when addresses change.

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Merchant Tools

Merchant admin portal

Manage subscriptions from one operating view.

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Bulk subscription management

Update many subscriptions without repetitive edits.

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Hosted Customer Accounts

Give customers an account path for subscription management.

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Inventory Management Tools

Keep recurring orders aligned with stock and fulfillment.

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Integration library (Klaviyo, etc.)

Connect subscriptions to the rest of your stack.

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API Developer Access

Build deeper subscription workflows when needed.

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Real-Time Webhook Access

React to subscription events in external systems.

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Klaviyo SMS & Email Integration

Send better lifecycle messaging from subscription events.

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Analytics & Reporting

Subscription overview (active, canceled, paused, etc.)

See the health of your subscription base.

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Payment calendar and schedule

Know what is billing and when.

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Revenue overview and KPIs

Track recurring revenue at a glance.

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12-month retention cohort

Watch how subscriber retention changes over time.

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Churn analysis and customer retention metrics

Understand where customers drop off.

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Product performance (product and variant analysis)

See which subscription products perform best.

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Projected customer value analytics

Estimate the value of your subscriber base.

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Customer Management Features

Passwordless customer login

Make account access easier for subscribers.

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Self-service customer portal for subscription management

Let customers manage subscriptions without waiting on support.

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Pause, skip, cancel, reschedule, or modify subscriptions

Give customers control over real-life changes.

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Product swaps and upgrades

Let subscribers adjust what they receive.

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Gift subscriptions or shipments

Support gifting and special shipments.

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Integrated customer portal

Keep the subscriber experience connected to your store.

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Add one-time products to subscriptions

Increase order value without creating a separate flow.

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Personalized customer journeys (e.g., rewards, loyalty programs)

Create a more tailored subscriber experience.

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Subscriber rewards and referral programs

Give subscribers reasons to stay and share.

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Support Features

US-based customer support

Get help from people who understand subscriptions.

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Chat support

Reach support when questions come up.

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Phone support

Talk through setup, billing, migration, or launch details.

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Priority support (premium)

Move faster when support matters more.

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First priority support (fastest)

Get the fastest available support path.

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Pricing questions

Know what you pay for before you upgrade.

Clear answers for Shopify merchants choosing the right PayWhirl plan.

How much does PayWhirl cost to start?

PayWhirl is free to install. You can launch without a monthly fee and get 0% PayWhirl fees on your first $5,000 processed before the free-plan rate applies.

When should I move to a paid plan?

Upgrade when the plan pays for itself through lower transaction fees, or when your team needs branded emails, automation, Klaviyo, APIs, webhooks, or faster support.

Do paid plans have a trial?

Yes. Paid plans include a 14-day free trial on Shopify.

How are app charges billed?

Paid plans and app charges are billed through Shopify in USD on the normal Shopify app billing cadence.

When do transaction fees apply?

PayWhirl transaction fees apply to orders that include subscription items. Orders with only one-time products are not charged PayWhirl transaction fees.

Which plan includes workflow automation?

Traction is the first listed plan with workflow automation, failed-payment actions, inventory tools, Klaviyo, APIs, and webhooks.

Can PayWhirl help with migration?

Yes. PayWhirl can help plan supported migrations from other subscription apps at no separate migration-help fee.

Can I test before going live?

Yes. You can install PayWhirl, build your subscription setup, and review the customer flow before you launch publicly.

No pressure launch

Launch free. Upgrade whenthe plan pays for itself.