Subscriptions (legacy) vs 2.0
A comparison between Subscriptions (legacy) and 2.0. Fine the right one for you.
Why are there two versions?
Subscriptions (legacy) is the first ever subscription model released on the Sellix platform. It provides basic, simple and fundamental recurring billing features such as accepting daily, weekly, monthly and yearly payments through PayPal, Stripe, Cryptocurrencies and other gateways.
Subscriptions 2.0 on the other hand introduce advanced options for a broader range of business models and many features that are standard in modern subscription management platforms, from upgrades and downgrades to discounts, tiered plans and more.
We recommend all new subscriptions be created using Subscriptions 2.0 to always have the latest features available, however Subscriptions (legacy) will continue to work, be supported and receive bugfixes and security patches along the way.
You can use the table below to understand which one is the best fit for your needs.
Key differences
| Feature | Subscriptions (legacy) | Subscriptions 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Billing Intervals | Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Yearly | Fully customizable |
| Billing Types | Standard | Full or Prorated |
| Payments | At the start of the period | Advanced (start) or Arrears (end) |
| Discounts | Basic | Custom, including discounts for pre-paid plans and pre-paid months |
| Webhooks | Basic events (trial, created, updated, cancelled) | 40+ events for detailed subscription lifecycle tracking |
| Flexible Renewal | Fixed interval only from first payment | Calendar or Anniversary |
| Add-ons & Upgrades | No | Yes |
| Require Card for Trial | No | Yes |
For the full list of Subscriptions 2.0 features, refer to the Subscriptions 2.0 page.
Conclusion
| Choose Subscriptions (legacy) if… | Choose Subscriptions 2.0 if… |
|---|---|
| You need a simple, interval-based recurring billing solution. | You require advanced billing options with flexible intervals. |
| You prefer a straightforward model without add-ons or custom billing cycles. | You need a flexible billing system with discounts and cryptocurrency support. |
| You do not need detailed webhook events for every subscription stage. | You want real-time notifications with over 15 webhook events for lifecycle tracking. |
Still not sure?
If you’re still not sure which one is the best fit for your needs, feel free to contact us and we’ll be happy to help you out.
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