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

# Bundle types overview

> Choose the right bundle type for your merchandising strategy

Product Bundles by Appfox offers five bundle types, each designed for different merchandising strategies. Choose the type that best matches how you want to group and discount your products.

## Available bundle types

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Classic Bundle" icon="box" href="/bundles/classic">
    Fixed set of products sold together with a discount
  </Card>

  <Card title="Fixed Bundle" icon="boxes-stacked" href="/bundles/fixed">
    Buy a specific quantity of products, get a percentage off
  </Card>

  <Card title="Mix & Match Bundle" icon="layer-group" href="/bundles/mix-and-match">
    Customers choose products from a selection to build their bundle
  </Card>

  <Card title="Volume Discount" icon="arrow-trend-up" href="/bundles/volume-discount">
    Buy X quantity of a single product, get a discount
  </Card>

  <Card title="Buy One Get One (BOGO)" icon="plus" href="/bundles/bogo">
    Buy product(s) X, get product(s) Y at a discount or free
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Comparison

| Bundle Type | Best For | Discount Type | Customer Choice |
| - | - | - | - |
| **Classic Bundle** | Complementary products | Percentage or fixed | None (fixed products) |
| **Fixed Bundle** | Flexible product sets | Percentage | None (fixed products) |
| **Mix & Match** | Variety packs, samplers | Percentage or fixed | Choose from selection |
| **Volume Discount** | Stock-up offers | Percentage | Quantity only |
| **BOGO** | Cross-selling, upselling | Percentage or free | None (fixed products) |

## Choosing a bundle type

### Use Classic Bundle when

* You want to bundle specific complementary products together
* Products naturally go together (phone + case + screen protector)
* You want to control exactly which products are in the bundle
* Example: "Complete Workout Set" (dumbbells + resistance bands + yoga mat)

### Use Fixed Bundle when

* You want customers to buy a specific number of items together
* Products are from the same category but you want to enforce quantity
* You're offering a "buy X, save Y%" deal on specific products
* Example: "Buy these 3 skincare products together, save 20%"

### Use Mix & Match Bundle when

* You want customers to build their own combination
* You have many variants or flavors
* You're creating variety packs or sampler sets
* Example: "Choose any 5 teas for \$25" or "Build your own 6-pack"

### Use Volume Discount when

* You want to discount a single product purchased in quantity
* You're encouraging bulk purchases or stockpiling
* You want tiered pricing (buy 2 save 10%, buy 3 save 20%)
* Example: "Buy 3 protein bars, get 20% off"

### Use BOGO when

* You want to encourage adding a second product
* You're promoting new products alongside bestsellers
* You want classic BOGO deals (buy 1 get 1 free/50% off)
* Example: "Buy any dress, get a belt 50% off"

## How discounts apply

All bundle types use Shopify Functions to apply discounts automatically at cart and checkout:

* **No discount codes needed**: Discounts apply when customers add qualifying products to their cart
* **Cart visibility**: Customers see the discount line item in their cart
* **Checkout visibility**: Discounts carry through to checkout
* **Order tracking**: Bundle discounts appear in order details

## Creating a bundle

<Steps>
  <Step title="Choose your bundle type">
    From the home page or Bundles page, click **Create a bundle** and select the bundle type that matches your strategy.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure products and pricing">
    Select products, set bundle name, choose discount type (percentage or fixed amount), and enter discount value.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Customize appearance">
    Adjust colors, labels, and preview how the bundle appears on your storefront.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Activate the bundle">
    Click **Activate** to make the bundle live. It will appear on product pages for included products.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Bundle limits

* **Products per bundle**: No hard limit (recommend 2-10 products for best customer experience)
* **Active bundles**: Unlimited
* **Products in multiple bundles**: Yes, a product can be in multiple bundles
* **Bundle combinations**: Multiple bundle types can be active simultaneously

<Tip>Start with one or two bundles to test performance, then expand based on results. Most successful stores run 3-8 active bundles.</Tip>