Flexible Subscriptions vs ifthenpay | Payments for MemberPress

★★★★★ A free alternative to the WooCommerce Subscriptions plugin 💡 Fully compatible with the new WooCommerce Checkout Block! Flexible Subscriptions has been updated by our developers to fully support the latest WooCommerce checkout experience. Your subscription products now work smoothly with the new, faster, and conversion-optimized Checkout flow — no extra setup required. Stay compatible with upcoming WooCommerce features and updates. Sell subscriptions in WooCommerce easily Do you want to sell subscriptions in WooCommerce? The Flexible Subscriptions for WooCommerce plugin lets you: – Sell WooCommerce products as subscriptions (choose a simple or variable subscription) – Implement recurring payments in WooCommerce (including Stripe and PayPal) – Offer rental or service-based products with customized billing and shipping plans – Use multiple options with WooCommerce variable subscriptions Key features – Add both tangible and virtual subscription products in WooCommerce – Receive recurring payments and manage subscription renewals automatically – Use a free alternative to WooCommerce Subscriptions – Send email notifications for subscription renewals and expirations – Offer promotions and coupon discounts for subscriptions – Set flexible billing cycles (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly) – Add a sign-up fee or a free trial period – Automatically remove subscriptions when a user account is deleted – Mandatory user registration when purchasing a subscription Advanced options – See all subscriptions on a clear list (status, items, next payments, start/trial/end dates, related orders) – Manage or edit a subscription easily (send notes, change status, payment method, etc.) – Customize button texts: “Add to cart” and “Place order” – Adjust payment frequency and shipping rules (one-time or recurring shipping) – Set expiration dates, billing limits, and more Screenshots → Add-ons for even more flexibility Extend the free core plugin with optional premium add-ons: – Flexible Subscriptions Recurring Shipping – manage shipping separately from billing cycles – Flexible Subscriptions Payment Retry – automatic retries and email notifications after failed payments – Flexible Subscriptions Stock Management – cancel subscriptions based on product stock – Flexible Subscriptions One-Time Payment – enable subscriptions only for selected product variations (size, version, or flavor) – Flexible Subscriptions – API Integration – manage subscriptions from your own systems with direct JSON access to data, orders, and notes – Flexible Subscriptions – Emails – automatically send transactional emails about renewals and subscription status changes to customers and administrators 🛠 Easy setup – no coding required Install the plugin and activate it. Add or edit a WooCommerce product. Select “Simple Subscription” or “Variable Subscription” as the product type. Set subscription prices, billing intervals, expiration, and optional trial or sign-up fee. Publish – and start selling subscriptions instantly! 📚 Documentation & Support Find full documentation here → plugin documentation. For support requests, please use the official plugin forums at WP.org. If you need faster support, consider purchasing All Plugins Bundle to get more plugins and 1-on-1 priority email support. Why choose Flexible Subscriptions for WooCommerce? – 100% free core features forever – Built and maintained by the WP Desk team – Compatible with the latest WooCommerce and WordPress versions – Now ready for the new WooCommerce Checkout Block – Actively developed, reliable, and used by thousands of stores worldwide 🔒 Data use policy Learn more about our Use of Data Policy by WP Desk Plugins Download it for free today and start selling subscriptions in WooCommerce!

ifthenpay does not offer built-in recurring billing. This plugin makes recurring memberships work by creating simple, easy-to-understand payment periods. When a period is paid, the membership continues; if not paid, MemberPress marks that period as “Lapsed” and the system waits for the end-customer to “Update” their subscription by making a manual payment for the next computed period. Periods are computed sequentially so customers never lose paid time — the next period is only created after the previous one is completed. An admin may also change the subscription status if needed. In plain terms you get: * One-time payments and recurring memberships (period engine) * Partial refunds you control * Merchant backoffice (basic sales & refunds) on web + mobile * Secure automatic payment confirmations (no card numbers stored) All settings are made in MemberPress and in your ifthenpay Backoffice. The plugin is built so store owners can manage payments without needing deep technical knowledge. Key Features Period-based recurring (sequential, preserves paid time) One-time payments (standard purchase flow) Automatic payment confirmation (fast access) Lapsed period handling with manual Update action Admin partial refunds (future/unconsumed periods) Multiple local payment types (cards, wallets, transfers) Merchant backoffice (basic sales & refund reports) Security first (signed callbacks, no card data stored) How Period-Based Recurrence Works User purchases a membership with a cycle (e.g. monthly). The plugin creates the first payment period and a payment reference for that period. When payment is received, the period is marked paid and the next period is prepared. Periods are computed sequentially to avoid overlap and preserve any paid time for the customer. Admins can generate or edit periods from the transactions screen. Requirements An active ifthenpay merchant account. A Gateway Key for MemberPress (request this from ifthenpay support/helpdesk). The payment methods you want enabled on that Gateway Key (your ifthenpay backoffice lets you choose). WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.4+, and MemberPress installed. HTTPS (SSL) enabled on your site. Refund Policy Management Scope: refunds apply only to future or unconsumed paid periods (no retroactive time reimbursement). Process: * Admin inputs desired refund amount per transaction/period. * Optional min/max limits can guide consistency. * Approval required before issuing ifthenpay refund or internal credit note. External Services This plugin integrates with the ifthenpay payment platform to process payments for MemberPress memberships. ifthenpay is a third-party service that provides secure payment processing for various methods including cards, wallets, and local bank transfers. ifthenpay Backoffice & Integrations What it is and what it is used for: The ifthenpay Backoffice is the merchant dashboard for managing payment integrations. The plugin uses the ifthenpay API to retrieve account configuration, generate payment links, activate webhooks, and process refunds. What data is sent and when: During setup: Backoffice Key and API Token (stored securely in site settings) to authenticate and retrieve available payment methods. During payment processing: Minimal transaction details including transaction ID, user identifier, amount, and subscription details to generate payment references. During refunds: Backoffice Key, request ID, and refund amount to process partial refunds. End-User License Agreement (EULA): EULA Privacy Policy: Privacy Policy Callbacks / Webhooks What it is and what it is used for: Webhooks (callbacks) are used for automatic payment confirmations. When a payment is completed, ifthenpay sends a signed notification to the plugin to update the transaction status in MemberPress. What data is sent and when: Only upon payment completion: reference IDs, payment status, amount, payment method, and request ID. No sensitive card or bank details are transmitted. All network requests are performed server-side over HTTPS. Sensitive credentials are stored in site options and are not publicly exposed. The plugin does not store raw card numbers or full bank account details. License This plugin is licensed under the GPLv3. Support For assistance use the WordPress.org support forum: Please include: * Backoffice account * Site URL + plugin version * Exact error message + relevant log excerpts/screenshots Pre-checks before posting: * Callback URL reachable over HTTPS & matches settings * Payment method enabled on Gateway Key AND mapped to Integration * Running current recommended versions of WordPress, PHP & MemberPress Commercial helpdesk available (no direct email required): helpdesk.ifthenpay.com ifthenpay support: [email protected] MemberPress docs: MemberPress docs