There are three ways to offer free shipping on subscription orders, depending on how much control you need:
Use Shopify automatic discounts - the simplest approach, uses Shopify's native discount system
Set up shipping profiles per selling plan - for more granular control over which plans get free shipping
Set the shipping price directly in a selling plan - to override shipping cost on recurring orders only
Method 1: Use Shopify Automatic Discounts
The simplest approach. Create an automatic free shipping discount that applies to subscription orders. This uses Shopify's native discount system - no extra configuration needed in the app:
Method 2: Set Up Shipping Profiles per Selling Plan
If you need more granular control - for example, free shipping only for specific subscription plans or products - you can assign different shipping profiles to different selling plans. This lets you offer free shipping for one plan while keeping standard rates for another:
Click "Edit" button to configure zones and rates in Shopify's shipping settings. Do not add products directly to the profile - only subscription plans should be assigned.
As you can see in the screenshot below, I've created a shipping zone and set delivery price to Free Shipping:
Method 3: Override Shipping Price in Selling Plans
You can set a shipping price directly within a selling plan for recurring orders. This is useful when you want to override the default shipping rate specifically for renewal orders, without affecting the first order or other selling plans:
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