📦 Creating Pricing Plans & Subscriptions

Bookingbird allows businesses to create pricing plans and subscriptions, enabling customers to pay for services on a recurring basis. Whether you offer monthly memberships, yearly passes, or discounted bundles, this feature simplifies automated billing and customer retention.

Why Use Pricing Plans & Subscriptions?

• Recurring Revenue: Ensure steady income with automatic renewals.

• Flexible Billing Cycles: Offer weekly, monthly, or yearly plans.

• Exclusive Perks: Provide discounts and special access to subscribers.

• Automated Payments: No manual invoicing needed.

• Seamless Customer Management: Track active and canceled subscriptions in your dashboard.

How to Create a Subscription Plan in Bookingbird

Step 1: Navigate to Subscription Settings

• Log in to your Bookingbird dashboard.

• Go to Pricing Plans & Subscriptions.

• Click “Create New Plan”.

Step 2: Define Subscription Details

• Plan Name: Choose a clear name (e.g., "Gold Membership").

• Billing Cycle: Select monthly, yearly, or custom intervals.

• Price: Set the subscription fee.

• Discounts: Offer introductory discounts or promotional rates.

• Free Trial (Optional): Allow new users to try the plan before payment starts.

Step 3: Assign Subscription Benefits

• Choose what subscribers get access to:

  • Unlimited or limited bookings for selected services.

  • Discounted rates on certain booking options.

  • Exclusive priority access to high-demand booking services.

Step 4: Enable Payment Processing

• Ensure Stripe is enabled for recurring billing.

• Select Automatic Renewal if you want subscriptions to renew without customer intervention.

• Define failed payment handling (e.g., retry attempts, grace period).

Managing Active Subscriptions

• View active, expired, and canceled subscriptions in the dashboard.

• Allow customers to pause or upgrade their plans.

• Automatically send renewal reminders before billing dates.

Real-world Example: Gym Membership Subscription

• Plan Name: Platinum Gym Membership

• Billing Cycle: $50/month, auto-renewing

• Perks:

  • Unlimited gym access

  • 10% discount on personal training sessions

  • Free towel rental

• Cancellation Policy: Can cancel anytime, no refunds for partial months.

Best Practices for Subscriptions

• Offer flexible payment plans (monthly vs. yearly) to attract more customers.

• Use trials and discounts to increase signups.

• Send automated renewal reminders to reduce churn.

• Monitor failed payments and follow up with customers promptly.

Need Assistance?

If you have any questions about setting up pricing plans and subscriptions, our support team is happy to help!