Fixed recurring pricing

Set up a subscription plan with a fixed base charge — simple for straightforward billing or configurable for complex, multi-period commitments.

Fixed recurring pricing is Recurly's most straightforward billing model — a set charge billed at regular intervals, with the flexibility to support add-ons, multiple billing periods, and quantity control. Whether you're running a simple monthly subscription or a complex multi-term commitment, this model gives you a reliable foundation.

Available on all Recurly plans

1Definition 2Key benefits 3Key details 4Set up fixed recurring pricing

Definition

Fixed recurring pricing is a billing model where subscribers pay a set amount at regular intervals for access to a product or service. It supports optional or required add-ons, multiple billing periods, and quantity controls — making it adaptable to a wide range of subscription structures without sacrificing predictability.

Key benefits

Simplicity Easy to set up — all you need is a base charge to get started. No complex configuration required for straightforward subscriptions.

Add-on flexibility Attach optional or required add-ons to any plan to offer additional services or features at an extra cost — increasing revenue without creating new plans.

Customization Supports simple single-period subscriptions and complex, long-term commitments with multiple billing periods — all within the same model.

Quantity control Choose whether subscribers can set their own quantity at sign-up or lock it to a fixed amount — giving you full control over the billing process.

Key details

Fixed recurring pricing works by anchoring every subscription to a base charge that repeats on a schedule you define. Add-ons extend the model naturally: an optional "premium support" add-on, for example, bills each month on top of the base charge without requiring a separate plan.

Industry examples

Industry	Example
Streaming media	Twitch charges $4.99/month
Consumer goods	Bark charges $5/month for their Junior Subscription
Services	FitForMe charges $11.65/month

Set up fixed recurring pricing

Set up the base charge

Create a plan with a base charge — this is the foundation of your subscription. Navigate to Configuration → Plans and select New Plan.

Set subscription terms

Define whether your subscription is a simple single-period plan or a longer-term commitment with multiple billing periods. See Subscription Billing Terms for full configuration details.

Incorporate add-ons

Add optional or required add-ons to offer additional services at an extra cost. For example, a "premium support" add-on bills each month on top of the base charge. Add-ons can also support hybrid pricing strategies for more complex customer needs.

Control quantity selection

If you're using Recurly Checkout, go to the checkout configuration page and set the Quantity field to editable or fixed. Locking quantity ensures consistency in billing; allowing it lets subscribers choose their own quantity at sign-up and can increase revenue.

Updated about 2 months ago

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