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!