Drip
Release content on a schedule.
Best for
- Course & ebook creators
- Membership communities
- Newsletters & video series
- Fitness & coaching programs
Use cases
Three ways to sell digital content.
Pick the one that fits your catalog.
Content Vault supports three subscription modes — drip, library, and content pass. This page shows who each one is for, how it works in practice, and how to decide.
↓ Jump to: Which mode fits me?Pick your mode
Best for your catalog.
Many merchants run two or all three side-by-side.
Library
Unlock the whole catalog the moment they pay.
Best for
- Music & audio producers
- Template & asset shops
- Software & plugins
- Stock asset libraries
Content Pass
Subscribers spend a credit pool that resets monthly.
Best for
- Stock media stores
- Mixed catalogs
- Download-quota tiers
- Premium download stores
● Drip · Over time
Release on schedule.
The mode for anything serialized — courses, fitness programs, newsletters, video series. Set a cadence once, let Content Vault unlock content automatically while subscribers keep paying.
- Cadence options. Weekly, monthly, every-N-days, or fixed calendar dates.
- Timezone-aware. Drop at 09:00 in each subscriber's timezone — no 3 AM alerts.
- Email notifications. Branded emails the moment content unlocks.
- Cancel options. Keep access to unlocked content on cancel, or revoke immediately — your choice.
Release schedule
12-Week Body Transformation
WK 01Released
Foundations · Form & mobility
Released Mar 31 · 412 views
WK 02Released
Core conditioning
Released Apr 07 · 398 views
WK 03Next
Kettlebell progressions
Unlocks Mon 09:00 ET · 412 subs notified
WK 04Locked
HIIT + meal plan
Scheduled · Apr 21
WK 05Locked
Active recovery
Scheduled · Apr 28
● Library · Instant access
Unlock the whole vault.
The mode for template shops, resource archives, and stock asset libraries. Subscribers get the keys the moment they pay — and you get MRR without rationing releases.
- Instant access. Every file unlocked the second payment clears.
- In-store streaming. Video + audio plays on your theme, no external player.
- Per-file access rules. Gate premium items behind higher tiers while keeping the base catalog open.
- Download limits (optional). Per-cycle caps protect your margin on enormous assets.
Search 528 files…
● Unlockedbrand-guide-v4
3.2 MB
dashboard-kit
8.4 MB
icon-pack-lg
22 MB
poster-mocks
48 MB
logo-suite
4.5 MB
logo-reveal
14 MB
ui-icons-pro
480 KB
sfx-pack
12 MB
528 files · 12.4 GB · streaming enabledLast synced 2 min ago
● Content Pass · Gated quota
Credits that renew monthly.
The mode for stock media, download stores, and mixed catalogs. Subscribers buy a pass — say, 10 downloads per month — and choose what to spend them on. You earn steady revenue without giving away the farm.
- Credit pools. Set X downloads per billing cycle. Roll over, expire, or reset — your rule.
- Across the catalog. Customers browse your whole store and redeem credits anywhere.
- Usage analytics. See which products drive redemption, which tiers over/under-use.
Content Pass · Pro tier
Unlimited creative pass
6/ 10 downloads
This cycle · resets Apr 30
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Common pattern: 10 downloads/mo on Basic, 50 on Pro, unlimited on Studio. Most subscribers end up between Pro and Studio — which is where the margin lives.
Decide quickly
Which mode fits my store?
Tell us what you sell. We'll tell you where to start. You can always run multiple modes side-by-side as your catalog grows.
Recommendation
Start with a Content Pass
Stock catalogs are built for quota — subscribers want to browse and grab assets on demand without worrying about total-access bills. Launch with a 10/month Basic and a 50/month Pro; add Library tier for power users later.
Alternate: Run Library Access as your top tier for pro subscribers.
Any mode, one app, native to Shopify .
Install Content Vault free, pick your mode, publish. Switch modes or add new ones whenever you want — subscribers stay put.