Fixed vs variant bundles
Choose the right bundle type based on shopper choice, pricing, and fulfilment needs.
Use Fixed Bundles when you want one exact set.
Use Variant Bundles when shoppers should choose options before adding to cart.
Choose the right bundle fast
Choose Fixed Bundles if you want:
one exact set of products every time
the fastest add-to-cart flow
full control over what ships together
Choose Variant Bundles if you want:
shoppers to choose size, colour, scent, or flavour
mix-and-match bundles
one offer that works across many product options
How each bundle type works
Fixed Bundles
A fixed bundle contains pre-selected items. The shopper buys the set exactly as configured.
Example: shampoo + conditioner in one scent.
Variant Bundles
A variant bundle uses selectors or slots. You define each slot. The shopper chooses the product or variant for each one.
Example: choose any 3 t-shirts, then pick size and colour for each item.
What stays the same after purchase
No matter which type you choose:
Cart and checkout: bundle items stay grouped together.
Shopify orders: the order contains the component products and SKUs.
Fulfilment: your team picks the real items, not a new bundle SKU.
Inventory: stock deducts from the component products.
Best fit by use case
Use Fixed Bundles for:
starter kits
routines
curated gift sets
"buy these together" offers
Use Variant Bundles for:
pick-your-flavour packs
build-your-own sets
multi-buy offers with many variant choices
bundles where products vary in price
Next steps
Need a fixed set? Use Fixed product bundle setup.
Need shopper choice? Use Create a variant bundle in Bundles.
Need order and ERP details? Read Bundle fulfilment & ERP integration.
Need the customer and fulfilment view? Read Shopify bundles that fulfil as SKUs.
Need reporting? Read Bundle sales analytics & exports.
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