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Paid Trials
GetPaid Paid Trials is a WordPress add-on by GeoDirectory Team that extends the GetPaid invoicing plugin. It lets you charge customers a reduced fee for a limited trial period, then moves them onto the standard subscription price once the trial ends.
- Version
- 2.0.0
- Released
- Jan 23, 2023
- Developer
- GetPaid
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Requires
- GetPaid
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 a year on its own
What’s new in Paid Trials 2.0.0
Version 2.0.0
Latest
- NewInitial release.
What it does
Free trials give people full access at no cost, which can invite misuse when your content or service has real value. This add-on offers a middle option: customers pay a small, reduced amount for a set number of days before the regular subscription starts. Asking for an upfront payment tends to attract people who are seriously considering your offer, and it discourages users who sign up only to take advantage of free access.
The add-on works inside your existing GetPaid setup, so you configure trials alongside the subscription items you already sell. You choose the trial price and how long the trial lasts, from a few days to a week or longer, and you can add a one-time sign-up fee on top of regular subscription charges. When the trial ends, billing switches to the full subscription automatically. It fits SaaS tools, high-value digital products and specialized services sold on subscription.
Best for
- SaaS platforms selling subscriptions through GetPaid
- Sellers of high-value digital products on recurring plans
- Specialized services wanting committed trial users
Features
Reduced-price trial periods
Charge a lower fee for a set number of days so customers can try your service before the regular subscription price takes effect.
Custom trial lengths
Set the trial duration to match your product, whether that is a few days or a week-long experience for new subscribers.
One-time sign-up fee
Add a fixed sign-up fee on top of regular subscription charges, collected once at the start of the customer's subscription.
Automatic switch to full billing
When the paid trial ends, the subscription moves to the standard price automatically, so customers keep access without a break in billing.
Deters trial abuse
Because trials carry a charge, users are less likely to sign up repeatedly just to get free access to your content or service.
Works within GetPaid
Configure paid trials inside your existing GetPaid and WordPress setup without writing code.
Questions about Paid Trials
What do I need to use this add-on?
It is an extension for the GetPaid invoicing plugin, so you need GetPaid running on your WordPress site. The paid trial settings then work with the subscription items you sell through GetPaid.
How is a paid trial different from a free trial?
With a free trial, customers get access at no cost. A paid trial charges a small, reduced fee for a limited time before the regular subscription price begins. That upfront payment helps filter out casual sign-ups and discourages people from exploiting free access.
Can I charge a sign-up fee as well as a trial price?
Yes. Along with reduced-price trials, you can add a one-time fixed sign-up fee on top of the regular subscription charges, giving you more ways to structure how customers start paying.
What happens when the trial period ends?
Billing switches from the trial price to the full subscription price automatically. Customers continue their subscription without interruption, and you do not need to move them over manually.
Is Paid Trials free?
The code of Paid Trials is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Paid Trials is this?
Version 2.0.0, released Jan 23, 2023. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Paid Trials?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Paid Trials automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
What does Paid Trials need?
Paid Trials needs GetPaid installed and active.
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