> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.newie.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Service Types & Setup

> Choose Subscription, One-Off Purchase, or Instalment Plan when creating a Newie service.

## Overview

Every Newie service starts with a payment shape. Choose Subscription, One-Off Purchase, or Instalment Plan based on how the customer pays, then configure the service around that choice.

## Choose a Service Type

When you create a service, Newie asks you to choose one of three setup paths.

| Service Type         | How customers pay                                                | Best for                                                                                      |
| -------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Subscription**     | Customers are charged at regular intervals                       | Memberships, retainers, coaching, classes, support, fixed-term programs, and ongoing services |
| **One-Off Purchase** | Customers are charged once                                       | Single sessions, appointments, workshops, downloads, one-time fees, and upfront packages      |
| **Instalment Plan**  | Customers pay scheduled instalments until a total amount is paid | High-ticket packages, annual programs, larger setup projects, or fixed totals split over time |

With BNPL, the customer pays through Afterpay/Clearpay, Affirm, or Klarna and you receive the purchase amount upfront, less applicable fees.

With a Newie instalment plan, you receive each scheduled payment as it is collected.

## Create a Service

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Services">
    Go to **Sell → Services**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create a new service">
    Tap **New Service**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose the service type">
    Choose **Subscription**, **One-Off Purchase**, or **Instalment Plan**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter the basics">
    Add the service name, price, billing period and number of payments for service types that use them, and any optional features.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Turn on **Available for Sale** when the service is ready for customers to buy, then save.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Main Fields by Service Type

| Field              | Subscription       | One-Off Purchase | Instalment Plan |
| ------------------ | ------------------ | ---------------- | --------------- |
| Service Name       | Required           | Required         | Required        |
| Price              | Per billing period | One payment      | Total amount    |
| Billing Period     | Yes                | No               | Yes             |
| Number of Payments | Unlimited or fixed | No               | Yes             |
| Billing Starts     | Yes                | No               | Yes             |
| Available for Sale | Yes                | Yes              | Yes             |

For setup fees, intro pricing, BNPL, Terms of Service, Welcome Email, Digital Downloads, customer controls, and Overdue Assistant, see [Service Features](/guides/service-features).

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*