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Checkout Layout - Feature Comparison

Chargebee offers Checkout in two layouts: in-app and full-page. The in-app layout displays checkout as a pop-up within a web page, while the full-page layout opens a stand-alone page dedicated to checkout. Learn more about layout options and switching between them.

This document compares the two layouts: in-app and full-page. Review the features below to understand compatibility differences.

Differences in capabilities

Here are the major differences between the two layouts. Refer to the descriptions and screenshots for details:

  1. Product images support: Only the full-page layout supports rendering product images on the checkout page. Add product images to enhance the full-page checkout experience, as shown below:

  2. HTML flexibility for product descriptions: The full-page layout supports HTML rendering for detailed product descriptions, enriching the customer experience. The in-app layout does not support this feature. Use HTML to create visually appealing descriptions that capture customer attention.

    The screenshot below demonstrates HTML flexibility in the full-page layout:

  3. Customizing layouts: Customize the full-page checkout layout to match your website's fonts, colors, and design guidelines for a consistent look and feel. This feature is exclusive to the full-page layout.

    Learn more about layout customization.

  4. Gift subscriptions: Gift subscriptions are supported only in the in-app layout.

Differences in payment options

The in-app layout supports all payment methods offered by Chargebee. The full-page layout supports a curated set of payment methods:

  1. Cards
  2. Wallets: Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal
  3. Direct debit:
    • ACH via Stripe and GoCardless
    • SEPA via Adyen, Stripe, and GoCardless
    • Autogiro and BACS via GoCardless

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