Is it possible to offer subscription boxes to customers where the choose from one of two categories each month? The customer would not need to resubscribe, but they would receive an auto-generated email on a certain day each month to choose a category for that month’s subscription box.
Topic summary
A merchant asks whether customers can select from two categories each month for a subscription box without resubscribing, with automated monthly reminder emails for their choice.
Confirmed as Possible:
Multiple respondents confirm this functionality is achievable through third-party Shopify subscription apps.
Recommended Apps:
- Seal Subscriptions – Available in the Shopify App Store with a free trial
- Recharge, Bold Subscriptions, or Skio – Support flexible subscription models with customer selection before renewal
- Driftcharge – Offers personalized subscription journeys, product swaps, skips, and automated monthly emails; currently onboarding early users via waitlist
Key Features to Look For:
- Customer selection capability before each billing cycle
- Automated reminder emails prior to renewal dates
- Default pre-selection option if customers don’t make a choice
- Analytics for retention and LTV optimization
Status: The question is resolved with multiple viable solutions identified. Implementation requires selecting and configuring an appropriate subscription app.
Hello there @Amont2015 I believe there should be ways to set this up but you would most likely need the help of a third party apps. A reliable app you can try for free that I highly recommend is the Seal Subscriptions App you can find in the App Store.
Hi @Amont2015
Yes, you can certainly offer subscription boxes where customers choose from two categories each month! For this, you’ll need a Shopify subscription app like Recharge, Bold Subscriptions, or Skio that supports flexible subscription models.
Look for an app that allows customer selection before each renewal and automated email reminders. Most subscription apps allow you to set up a reminder email before the billing date, which prompts customers to select their preferred category. If they don’t make a selection, you can have a default pre-selected.
Hope this helps 
Yes, offering customizable subscription boxes on Shopify is definitely possible using the right subscription app. Some apps allow customers to choose from different categories each month, receive reminder emails, and enjoy flexibility without the need to resubscribe manually.
Apps like Driftcharge are designed to support this kind of experience. They allow for personalized subscription journeys, product swaps, skips, and automated monthly emails to customers — perfect for subscription boxes where preferences can change monthly.
Additionally, tools like this often include analytics to help improve retention and grow recurring revenue. Driftcharge is currently onboarding early users through a waitlist, and they’re also offering a free guide on increasing subscription customer lifetime value (LTV) — helpful for merchants who want to optimize performance right from the start.
Hope this helps!
Hey @Amont2015
You should use a Build-a-box functionality.
This feature can handle this type of customizable subscription you’re looking for.
You can use RecurrinGO app for offering build-a-box subscription. Here’s the app: RecurrinGO! Subscriptions App - Shopify Subscriptions App RecurrinGO! - Best Choice 2025 | Shopify App Store
With Build-a-box, your customers can create personalized subscription boxes by selecting specific products from categories you choose.
Here’s how to set it up with RecurrinGO:
Step 1: Create a Subscription Rule
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Go to Subscription rules and click Create subscription rule
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Choose Automatic charges as subscription type
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Enter a rule name (e.g., “Monthly Choice Box”)
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Under “Applies to,” select Specific products and choose products from your two categories
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Set your delivery frequency (e.g., “Deliver and charge every 1 Month”)
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Click Save
Step 2: Create Build-a-Box Page
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Go to Build-a-box and click Create Build-a-box page
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Add page name (e.g., “Build Your Monthly Box”)
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Add description explaining the choice system
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Under Products, click Select subscription rule and choose the rule you created
Step 3: Enable Customer Swaps
Enable swap permissions in customer portal so subscribers can change their category selections for upcoming deliveries without resubscribing.
If you enable swap permissions in the customer portal, subscribers can change their selections for upcoming deliveries without resubscribing.
Hope this helps! If you need any help, you can read the step by step guide here: How to create a Build-a-box page | RecurrinGO also write to the support team via live chat, they are super responsive.
Hello @Amont2015 ,
I hope you are well!
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Also, you can use any payment method, all payment method is supported in the app or import the customer as per your need.
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