Product types: subscription, digital, physical, and service

The 4 NoCode.shop product types: recurring subscription, digital product, physical product, and service. Which one to pick.

Subscription: recurring revenue on autopilot

Subscriptions are the go-to for predictable revenue. Set a billing frequency (monthly, annual, weekly, or custom) and NoCode.shop handles everything — charges, invoices, retries on failed payments.

Available options:

  • Free trial period (in days)
  • Setup fees (one-time charge at start)
  • Fixed commitment or open-ended

Best for: online courses, SaaS, monthly boxes, premium content, recurring coaching.

Digital product: one-time sale, instant delivery

A digital product is a one-time sale. Customer pays once, gets instant access.

Best for: ebooks, templates, music, downloadable courses, PDFs, photo presets.

Physical product: stock and shipping

Physical products unlock stock management and shipping fields. One-time payment. Track quantities and manage delivery from the order page.

Best for: handmade goods, merch, printed books, equipment.

Service: selling one-off work

Services are for one-time gigs. Single payment, no stock, no shipping. Customer pays, you get notified.

Best for: consultations, audits, one-off coaching, custom work, technical services.

Can you change the type later?

No. Product type is permanent. It sets the underlying data structure (billing, stock, shipping) — can’t be changed after creation. Need a different type? Create a new product and set the old one offline.

FAQ

Can I offer a free trial on subscriptions?
Yes. When creating or editing a subscription, enable the trial and set how many days it lasts. No charge until the trial ends.
Can I change a product’s type after creation?
No. It’s permanent. Create a new product with the right type, move the info over, set the old one offline.
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