Creating a Subscription Based Store for Digital Downloads

[hptree]

Hello all,

I am looking for a recommendation for an app that would allow me to create a subscription-based store that allows customers to pick out and download PDF images from my uploaded library. Once the customer signs up for a PREMIUM subscription, the downloads are to be free of charge and unlimited. 

Basics needs:

1. Select multiples PDFs and download all as one PDF
2. If possible, I would like to have tiers of subscriptions (For example: FREE basic tier only allows for 10 downloads a month while PREMIUM paid tier allows for unlimited downloads) 
3. The store will be able to offer physicals products as well

Any suggestions are much appreciated!

[biznazz101 · Accepted solution]

What you are describing can be done with the following apps:
-Appstle Subscriptions (subscription system, allows for free trials, multiple tiers etc)

-Digital Downloads (download management app made by shopify, works but a paid app for the same purpose would be better)
-Locksmith (Not 100% needed, but will control access to all the pages on your website based on different conditions you set, which could be very useful in your scenario)


Essentially, the customer would purchase a subscription plan, which allows access to specific pages in your store which contain the downloads, they click a link and are taken to the download.

Not exactly what you describe but here is an example: canvenia.com

Hope that is useful! Don't hesitate to reach out for more help.
@biznazz101 

[hptree]

Hi Biznazz101,

I appreciate the suggestions. It looks like Appstle might be the best choice for me. Instead of the Subscription, I found that the Membership plugin has options more aligned to what I am looking for. 

Off topic, but do you have experience with integrating QuickBooks with Shopify store?

Thank you!

[biznazz101]

I do, but it is very poorly rated by store owners it seems. I would steer clear if possible. This is the app designed to be used with Shopify:
https://apps.shopify.com/quickbooks%20

It would be easier to export the transaction information, them upload into quickbooks or another program. It depends on your specific needs though I suppose.

Feel free to message me to discuss further or if you have questions on anything else!
@biznazz101