A discounted plugin and a membership benefit are two separate things to check.
Plugin Boutique’s published programme has a free account tier and spending-based Silver and Gold tiers. A separate paid Discovery Bundle offers subscription access to a plugin collection. These are different routes into the programme, so start with the one that matches how you shop.
Membership, at a glance
- Member: the free account tier lists 5% Virtual Cash, purchase gifts, a plugin bundle and app access.
- Silver: adds partner perks, subject to qualifying spend over the preceding twelve months.
- Gold: lists 7.5% Virtual Cash and a monthly mystery-plugin claim, alongside other tier benefits.
- Discovery Bundle: a separate recurring subscription to a plugin catalogue; annual membership can unlock Gold subject to the stated trial conditions.
Virtual Cash is a future-purchase benefit
It is account credit for later purchases, rather than an automatic reduction in the price of the plugin you are viewing. Read its current earning, redemption and eligibility terms in your account.
Check your account before checkout
Confirm your tier, qualifying spending window, current gifts and the rules for claiming them. For a subscription, read the renewal price, cancellation terms and what access you retain afterwards. Do not assume every plugin deal includes every reward.
Make the purchase work on its own merits
Start with the tool you need, compare its current price and check compatibility. Then consider the rewards that apply to your account. A benefit you will not use should not decide the purchase for you.
Source: Plugin Boutique’s membership page, checked 26 October 2026. Benefits, thresholds, included plugins and subscription terms can change. bmusiq may earn commission from qualifying purchases.