Bold has recently released a new version of the Subscriptions app. This article will help you identify which version you have installed on your store.
Bold Subscriptions V2 was released November 2nd, 2020. If you installed Bold Subscriptions before November 2nd, 2020, you likely have Bold Subscriptions V1.
Alert
- Bold Subscriptions V1 is no longer available for new installations.
- If you already have Bold Subscriptions V1 installed on your store, there is no requirement to move to V2—we will continue to support V1.
If you are interested in migrating from Bold Subscriptions V1 to V2, please visit Migrating to Bold Subscriptions V2. It's important to note that Bold Subscriptions V2 is not an upgrade from V1—it's a completely different app.
Determine Your Store's Version
Within the Bold Subscription app, the version information will appear on the top left corner. This will be displayed above the Dashboard section of the sidebar menu.
To determine the version your store is currently on for Bold Subscriptions, please follow these steps:
- From the Shopify admin, select Apps.
- Select Bold Subscriptions.
- On the top left corner, view the header of the menu.
- See the Version information, here:
Version Differences
Version 1 |
Version 2 |
Pricing: Bold Subscriptions V1 has two built-in price plans for different types of offers being created. Essentials - $39.99/Month + 1% Transaction Fee Advanced - $199/Month + 1% Transaction Fee These two plans allow you to offer different types of Subscriptions on your store. The Advanced plan also provides priority support, Full API's and webhooks, and Build-A-Box functionality. |
Pricing: Bold Subscriptions V2 has one price plan for all the included features:
Essentials - $49.99/Month + 1% transaction Fee This plan has everything that your store will need to create Subscriptions built right in. For more information on the price plan and what it includes, please visit our Bold Subscriptions Version 2 Overview. |
Setup & Features: Bold Subscriptions V1 allows you to manage your customer information directly within the app. This includes pausing, cancelling, and adjusting order information. |
Setup & Features: Bold Subscriptions V2 allows you to manage your customer information in Shopify. This includes pausing, cancelling, and adjusting order information.
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Payment Gateways: Has a list of third party payment gateways that can be connected through Bold Subscriptions, such as Stripe and Braintree. |
Payment Gateways: Version 2 of Bold Subscription relies on the Shopify checkout. Your store must use Shopify Payments, PayPal Express, or Authorize.net to process your customer's payments. |
Subscription Types: Use the Bold Subscriptions app to create different offers on your store. This is done by navigating through a list of settings to determine the order frequency, discount, and products that will be offered within each subscription group. |
Subscription Types: Build a standard subscription, with the additional ability to create custom recurrence rules (RRULES) coming soon. This is generally used for calendars. |