Recharge is a software platform designed for ecommerce businesses to manage subscriptions and recurring payments. Its main purpose is to help online stores build a steady, predictable revenue stream by offering products on a subscription basis. The platform allows merchants to create flexible subscription plans, manage customer accounts, and analyze business performance. Founded in 2014 by Oisin O'Connor and Mike Flynn, Recharge has grown to become a leading solution in the subscription commerce space. The company is headquartered in Santa Monica, California, and serves thousands of brands worldwide, from small startups to large enterprises, helping them to increase customer lifetime value and build lasting relationships with their buyers.
Recharge offers a wide set of features to handle all aspects of a subscription business.
Recharge offers several pricing plans to fit businesses of different sizes.
Recharge does not offer a completely free plan. However, its Standard plan has no monthly fee, which means you only pay when you make a sale. This model allows new businesses to start offering subscriptions without any upfront cost. You are charged a fee per transaction. For businesses wanting to test the platform's more advanced features, they may need to subscribe to a paid plan, which sometimes comes with a trial period.
Getting started with Recharge is a straightforward process, especially on platforms like Shopify.
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Recharge integrates with a large number of popular ecommerce applications to create a connected technology stack.
These integrations allow merchants to automate workflows, personalize customer communication, and get a complete view of their business.
Yes, Recharge provides a comprehensive REST API that allows developers to build custom subscription experiences and integrate Recharge with other systems. The API gives you programmatic access to data like customers, subscriptions, orders, and more.
To get an API key, you need to have a Recharge account. You can generate an API token from within your Recharge merchant portal under the 'API tokens' section in your settings. You must keep this key secure as it provides access to your store's data.
Here is a simple example using cURL to fetch a list of subscriptions:
curl -X GET https://api.rechargeapps.com/subscriptions \
-H 'X-Recharge-Access-Token: YOUR_API_KEY' \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json'
Replace YOUR_API_KEY
with your actual API key. This command sends a GET request to the subscriptions endpoint and returns a JSON list of subscription data.
Recharge offers a partner program for agencies, developers, and technology companies. It is not a traditional affiliate program for individuals but is focused on business partnerships. Partners can earn benefits by referring new merchants to Recharge. The program provides resources, support, and revenue-sharing opportunities. The commission rates and structure are typically discussed upon acceptance into the program. To join, you need to visit the 'Partners' section on the Recharge website and fill out an application form. They will review your application to see if your business is a good fit for the partnership. If there is no public application, you can contact their sales or support team to ask about partnership opportunities.
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