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Last updated on Aug 27, 2026
A Term Subscription needs a renewal method so it doesn't lapse when its current term ends. Choose Auto-Renewal to renew automatically with no manual work, or Scheduled Renewal for more control over pricing, Products, and Customer interactions, one renewal at a time.
The following table compares their key differences.
| Feature | Description | Scheduled Renewal | Auto-Renewal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same Subscription | A renewal is a new term for the same Subscription, even if its configuration changes. The Subscription ID stays constant, so API integrations with Maxio aren't affected. | Yes | Yes |
| Set New Term Length | For Scheduled Renewal, the term length is set by specifying the end date of the new term. For Auto-Renewal on an individual Subscription, the Renewal Term Length options are 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, or 3 years. | Yes | Yes |
| Set Lock-in Date | The Lock-in Date marks the point at which the renewal is finalized. It also coincides with the creation of financial records. | Yes | Yes |
| Change Products | Product changes are permitted for Scheduled Renewal. For Auto-Renewal, the Product and its Components remain unchanged; only the price can be modified. | Yes | No |
| Add/Remove Components | Components can be added or removed during Scheduled Renewal. Auto-Renewal maintains the original Product and Components, with only the price adjustable. | Yes | No |
| Change Quantity | The quantity of Quantity Based Components can be adjusted during Scheduled Renewal. | Yes | No |
| Renews Perpetually | The Subscription automatically renews at the end of each term and continues indefinitely until the Customer cancels it. | No | Yes |
| Automatic Uplift | The Subscription price can be automatically increased by a fixed percentage during each renewal, using the Renewal Factor. | No | Yes |
Auto-Renewal automatically renews your Subscription at the end of each term, with little to no changes, so you don't have to do anything. See Understand Auto-Renewal for the full concept.
Scheduled Renewal gives you more control over your Subscription's renewal, including its pricing, Products, and Customer interactions, but only one at a time per Term Subscription. See Understand Scheduled Renewal for the full concept.
For how Term and Evergreen Subscriptions compare overall, see Term and Evergreen Subscription Options.
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