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Subscription System (SVOD) for Streaming Platforms

Sell access by the day, month or year. Vodlix handles plans, trials, renewals, failed payments and the awkward parts automatically.

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Subscription System (SVOD) for Streaming Platforms

Failed Card Payments Handled With Grace Periods

Vodlix handles failed subscription payments gracefully. When a charge fails, the account moves into a grace period instead of losing access mid episode, so a genuine subscriber is not punished for an expired card or a temporary decline. Payment retries run on the schedule you set, through your chosen gateway, giving 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.


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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 win backs. Vodlix manages plans, trials, renewals and recovery together, so recurring revenue runs without manual intervention. For OTT operators, this is what makes subscriptions a stable income rather than a monthly reconciliation task.


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Auto renew

Recurring revenue with no chasing.

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Any period

Daily, monthly, annual, side by side.

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Grace and retries

Failed cards handled gracefully.

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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.


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Any Billing Period, Side by Side

Vodlix supports any billing period, side by side, within the same catalogue. You can offer a weekend pass, 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, annual and custom billing periods, and they can run side by side in the same catalogue, such as a weekend pass next to a discounted annual plan.
What happens when a subscriber's card fails on Vodlix?
The subscription enters a grace period so access continues, and payment retries run on the schedule you set through your gateway, giving the subscriber time to update their card before access is affected.
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. A subscriber who reinstalls the app or switches device can use Restore Purchase to get their access back.
Can subscribers pay from a wallet balance instead of a card?
They can. Viewers can hold a balance, add to it when it suits them, and let renewals draw against it. 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.