In the previous article, we looked at how to use Stripe Connect to take a cut from a one-time payment. But what if you are building a platform like Patreon, Substack, or a SaaS marketplace?

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A step-by-step guide to implementing recurring subscription payments with Stripe Connect in a Rails app, covering the key differences from one-time payments. Uses `subscription_data` with `application_fee_percent` and `transfer_data` in a Stripe Checkout session to automatically split monthly charges between a platform and sellers. Also covers webhook handling for background payment events and subscription cancellation via the Stripe API.

Taking a Monthly Cut: Rails, Stripe Connect, and Recurring Billing