SVOD Subscription System for OTT Platforms

Failed Card Payments Handled With Grace Periods

Vodlix handles failed subscription payments gracefully. When a renewal does not go through, the grace period you set adds extra days after the billed period instead of cutting access mid episode, so a genuine subscriber is not punished for an expired card or a temporary decline. One setting covers every package and every billing interval, and it gives the subscriber time to update their details. This recovers revenue that would otherwise be lost to involuntary churn, which is often the largest source of subscriber loss.

The subscription grace period setting, enabled with 3 grace period days added after each billed period, applying to every subscription package

Cancellation Settings with the Cancellation Form flow selected and a preview of the form subscribers see, asking why they are cancelling: not worth the price, found a better alternative, missing content, too confusing, or not watching enough

Subscriptions as Billing Infrastructure

The Vodlix subscription system treats SVOD as billing infrastructure rather than a price on a page. Choosing a monthly price is the easy part; what determines whether subscription revenue works is how the platform handles free trials, expiring cards, mid cycle plan changes and cancellations. Vodlix manages plans, trials, renewals, grace periods and cancellations together, and a cancellation form can ask subscribers why they are leaving, so recurring revenue runs without manual intervention. For OTT operators, this is what makes subscriptions a stable income rather than a monthly reconciliation task.

Auto renew

Recurring revenue with no chasing.

Any period

Daily, monthly, annual, side by side.

Grace period

Extra days to fix a failed card.

Two subscription tiers side by side: Basic at $5.99 a month with HD on one screen, and Premium at $14.99 a month with Ultra HD on four screens, both with a 7 day free trial

Subscription Tiers Viewers Can Understand

Vodlix lets you build subscription plans viewers can understand at a glance. Tiers can be differentiated by video quality, number of simultaneous screens or access to specific slices of the catalogue, so the difference between an entry plan and a premium plan is obvious without a comparison table. Clear tiering helps viewers choose confidently and gives you a natural upgrade path. Plan structure is managed in the CMS and applied consistently across every device.

Three billing periods on one plans page: Premium Weekly at $4.99, Premium monthly at $14.99 with a 7 day free trial, and Premium Annual at $149.99 a year

Any Billing Period, Side by Side

Vodlix supports any billing period, side by side, within the same catalogue. You can offer a weekly plan, a monthly plan and a discounted annual tier at the same time, each as its own package, without a separate integration or payment setup. Daily, weekly, monthly and yearly cycles are all handled by the same renewal engine. Offering the right billing period for each audience segment increases conversion and lifetime value without adding complexity for your team.

Free Trials That Convert Automatically

Vodlix subscription trials roll into paid plans automatically, converting more viewers than trials that require a second decision. Offer a first month free, a seven day preview or any length you choose, and the platform converts the trial to the paid term on the end date. Viewers see exactly what they will be charged and when before they sign up, which keeps conversions clean and disputes rare. Trials are configured per package, so different campaigns can run different offers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about taking advantage of this limited-time offer? Check out the FAQ for answers.

What billing periods can I offer with Vodlix subscriptions?

Vodlix supports daily, weekly, monthly, yearly and lifetime intervals with a period length in days, and they can run side by side in the same catalogue, such as a weekly plan next to a discounted annual plan.

What happens when a subscriber's card fails on Vodlix?

If you enable a grace period, the number of days you set is added after each billed period, so access continues while the subscriber updates their card. Renewals themselves run through the gateway's own billing agreement.

Does the Vodlix subscription system work with my payment provider?

Yes. The Vodlix SVOD system works with any of the 23+ integrated payment gateways, and custom gateways can be added, so subscriptions bill through the provider each market prefers.

Can I offer free trials on subscription plans?

Yes. Vodlix lets you set any trial length on a package, with the trial rolling into the paid term automatically and the terms shown clearly to the viewer before signup.

How do I differentiate subscription tiers on Vodlix?

Vodlix tiers can be differentiated by maximum video quality, number of simultaneous screens or access to specific slices of the catalogue, so the difference between plans is obvious at a glance.

Do subscriptions work inside the mobile apps?

Yes. Purchases in the iOS and Android apps run through Apple and Google billing and carry the renewal terms those stores require for review. Each package carries its Apple and Google product identifiers, so the same plan is sold in the apps and on the web.

Can subscribers pay from a wallet balance instead of a card?

They can, where you enable it. Viewers hold a wallet balance, top it up through the gateways you choose, and spend it on subscriptions as well as rentals. This is particularly useful in markets where card ownership is low or where people simply prefer to pay in advance.

Can I run subscriptions alongside rentals and advertising?

Yes. SVOD, TVOD and AVOD can all operate on the same platform at once, and a single title can be free with ads for one audience and behind a subscription for another. See our overview of OTT monetization models for how the three fit together.

Subscription System (SVOD) for Streaming Platforms