> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.kibocommerce.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Subscription Commerce

> Automated recurring purchases with flexible billing models for predictable revenue

# Subscription Commerce Solution

Kibo's Subscription Commerce solution enables automated recurring purchases with flexible billing models, self-service management, and seamless integration with your existing commerce operations for predictable, recurring revenue streams.

## Overview

Build subscription programs that work alongside your existing catalog and checkout experience. Kibo's unified approach means subscriptions share the same product data, inventory, pricing, and fulfillment capabilities as one-time purchases, simplifying operations while maximizing customer lifetime value.

## Key Capabilities

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  <Card title="Subscription Management" icon="repeat" href="/concept-guides/subscriptions">
    Complete lifecycle management from signup through renewal
  </Card>

  <Card title="Flexible Frequencies" icon="calendar" href="/pages/configure-subscriptions">
    Configurable delivery schedules to match customer needs
  </Card>

  <Card title="Self-Service" icon="user-gear" href="/pages/subscription-dashboard">
    Customer-controlled pause, skip, and modification options
  </Card>

  <Card title="Automated Billing" icon="credit-card" href="/concept-guides/subscriptions">
    Recurring payment processing with retry logic
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Subscription Lifecycle

### Configuration

| Feature                  | Documentation                                                             |
| ------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Subscription overview    | [Subscriptions](/concept-guides/subscriptions)                            |
| Subscription frequencies | [Subscription Frequencies](/pages/configure-subscriptions)                |
| Product eligibility      | [Subscription Products](/pages/manage-product-subscriptions)              |
| General settings         | [General Settings - Subscriptions](/pages/general-settings#subscriptions) |

### Customer Management

| Feature                | Documentation                                              |
| ---------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------- |
| Self-service portal    | [Subscription Self-Service](/pages/subscription-dashboard) |
| Pause and resume       | [Subscriptions](/concept-guides/subscriptions)             |
| Skip deliveries        | [Subscriptions](/concept-guides/subscriptions)             |
| Update payment methods | [Subscriptions](/concept-guides/subscriptions)             |

### Order Processing

| Feature                    | Documentation                                           |
| -------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------- |
| Continuity orders          | [Subscriptions](/concept-guides/subscriptions)          |
| Order now options          | [Order Subscription Now](/pages/order-subscription-now) |
| Next order updates         | [Update Next Order Only](/pages/update-next-order-only) |
| Subscription order history | [Subscriptions](/concept-guides/subscriptions)          |

## Pricing Models

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  <Card title="Subscribe & Save" icon="piggy-bank" href="/concept-guides/pricing">
    Discounted pricing for subscription commitments
  </Card>

  <Card title="Fixed Pricing" icon="lock" href="/pages/price-lists">
    Lock in prices at subscription creation
  </Card>

  <Card title="Tiered Pricing" icon="layer-group" href="/concept-guides/pricing">
    Volume-based discounts for subscription quantities
  </Card>

  <Card title="Promotional Pricing" icon="tag" href="/concept-guides/promotions">
    Apply discounts and promotions to subscriptions
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Integration with Commerce

Subscriptions integrate seamlessly with core commerce capabilities:

### Catalog & Products

| Feature               | Documentation                                   |
| --------------------- | ----------------------------------------------- |
| Product catalog       | [Catalog](/concept-guides/catalog)              |
| Product configuration | [Configure Products](/pages/configure-products) |
| Bundles and kits      | [Product Types](/pages/product-types-overview)  |

### Inventory & Fulfillment

| Feature                | Documentation                                  |
| ---------------------- | ---------------------------------------------- |
| Inventory management   | [Inventory](/concept-guides/inventory)         |
| Order routing          | [Order Routing](/concept-guides/order-routing) |
| Fulfillment operations | [Fulfillment](/concept-guides/fulfillment)     |
| Ship to home           | [STH](/concept-guides/sth)                     |

### Customer Experience

| Feature            | Documentation                                        |
| ------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------- |
| Customer accounts  | [Customers Overview](/pages/customers-overview)      |
| Cart & checkout    | [Cart & Checkout](/concept-guides/cart-and-checkout) |
| Payment processing | [Payments](/concept-guides/payments)                 |

## Email Notifications

Configure subscription-specific email communications:

| Email Type        | Description                                      |
| ----------------- | ------------------------------------------------ |
| Activated         | Sent when subscription is created or reactivated |
| Paused            | Notification when subscription is paused         |
| Cancelled         | Confirmation of subscription cancellation        |
| Order Reminder    | Advance notice before continuity order           |
| Payment Updated   | Confirmation of payment method changes           |
| Frequency Updated | Notification of delivery schedule changes        |

See [General Settings - Subscription Emails](/pages/general-settings#subscription-emails) for configuration details.

## Developer Resources

For developers building subscription experiences:

| Guide                                           | Description                                 |
| ----------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------- |
| [Subscriptions](/developer-guides/subscription) | Create and manage subscriptions             |
| [Commerce & Orders](/developer-guides/commerce) | Process subscription orders                 |
| [Customer](/developer-guides/customer)          | Manage subscriber accounts                  |
| [Cart](/developer-guides/cart)                  | Cart and checkout for subscription products |

## Business Metrics

Track subscription program performance:

* **Subscriber growth** - New subscriptions over time
* **Churn rate** - Cancellation and pause rates
* **Lifetime value** - Revenue per subscriber
* **Order frequency** - Average orders per subscription
* **Skip rate** - Frequency of skipped deliveries

## Related Solutions

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  <Card title="B2C Commerce" icon="user" href="/solutions/b2c-commerce">
    Combine subscriptions with full storefront capabilities
  </Card>

  <Card title="B2B Commerce" icon="building" href="/solutions/b2b-commerce">
    Enable recurring B2B purchases and contracts
  </Card>

  <Card title="Order Management" icon="boxes-stacked" href="/solutions/order-management">
    Optimize fulfillment for subscription orders
  </Card>
</CardGroup>