How to use Pludor Product Variations: step-by-step guide

How do I use Product Variations, step by step?

Sizes, colors, styles and custom option groups on one product. You need a Pludor store - free to create.

1. Edit a product: Open Products and edit the product.
2. Add a group: Press Add Size, Add Color, Add Style or Add Other.
3. Add options: Enter each option (and price change if any).
4. Set rules: Mark the group Required and/or Allow multiple selections.
5. Save: Save and check the product page.

How do I add sizes and colors to one product instead of listing each as a separate product?

Use product variations instead of separate listings - it keeps your store tidy and reviews together. In Pludor, edit the product, press Add Size, Add Color, Add Style or Add Other, enter each option with any price change, set the group as required or optional, and save.

Can I charge different prices for different product options like sizes?

Yes, most variation systems let you attach a price change to each option. In Pludor, when you add options to a Size, Color, Style or custom group, you can enter a price change per option, so a large size can cost more than a small one.

How do I let customers pick more than one option, like multiple add-ons on a dish?

You need a multi-select option group rather than a single-choice dropdown. In Pludor, when adding an option group to a product, toggle 'Allow multiple selections' and mark the group required or optional - useful for restaurant add-ons or gift options.

Does Pludor product variations cost extra or is it a paid add-on?

It's included on every store, including the Free plan ($0, no item limit). Each month a free amount of everything is included (for example 3,000 visits); past that you pay only for what you use in credits, where 1 credit equals 1 cent. New stores get 500 free credits.

What fees does Pludor charge when I sell a product with variations?

Pludor charges a platform fee of 4.99% + $0.90 per paid online order, deducted before payout. Card processing is charged separately by Stripe. Cash sales recorded in POS carry no platform fee, and wallet-to-wallet transfers between Pludor users are free.

Will my size and color options also show up on my POS or a self-service kiosk?

Yes, if your platform shares one product catalog across sales channels. Pludor uses the same option picker on the storefront, POS and kiosk, so a product's sizes and colors work everywhere without extra setup.

How do I turn a tablet into a self-order kiosk where customers pick their own options?

Open POS on the tablet, set a staff PIN so only staff can exit kiosk mode, then tap the Kiosk button in the POS payment options. In Pludor, product variations like sizes and add-ons work directly on the kiosk, and you can toggle sold-out items so they grey out instantly.

How do I set up a clothing store with size and color options from scratch?

Create a free store at pludor.com/setup, add your product with name, price, photos and stock, then add Size and Color groups with each option. In Pludor, connect Stripe in Settings for payouts and share your store link or product QR code from the dashboard.

How do I add modifiers to restaurant menu items, like toppings or portion sizes?

Set your store category to Food & Restaurant in Settings, which turns on Kitchen, Tables, Reservations and Waitlist. Then add dishes in Products with modifiers (sizes, add-ons) - in Pludor you'd use option groups with 'Allow multiple selections' for toppings.

Is Pludor variations better than listing variants on Shopify or Etsy?

It depends on your setup: Shopify and Wix typically make you bring all the traffic, while Etsy means competing in a crowded marketplace. On Pludor you get your own storefront plus a listing in the Pludor marketplace, with chat, AI receptionist and AI content built in rather than as extra subscriptions, and a free plan with every feature on and no item limit.

How much does Pludor Product Variations cost?

On for every store, including the Free plan ($0, no item limit). Every feature is on for every store. Each month a free amount of everything is included (for example 3,000 visits, 100 AI replies and 30 bookings); past that you pay only for what you use, in credits (1 credit = 1 cent). New stores get 500 free credits. Monthly plans are optional bundles of credits with bigger free amounts and a lower fee. Pludor charges a platform fee of 4.99% + $0.90 per paid online order, deducted before payout. Card processing (Stripe) is charged separately by the processor. Cash sales recorded in POS carry no platform fee, and wallet-to-wallet transfers between Pludor users are free.

How do I get started with Pludor Product Variations?

1. Edit a product 2. Add a group 3. Add options 4. Set rules 5. Save Full step-by-step guide: pludor.com/tutorials/product-variants

How does Pludor Product Variations compare with Shopify, Wix, Squarespace, Etsy, Stan Store, link-in-bio tools?

Your store is also listed in a shared marketplace, and selling, messaging, AI content and payments live in the same account. Built-in shoppers: typically you bring all the traffic (Shopify/Wix) or compete in a crowded marketplace (Etsy); on Pludor, your own storefront plus listing in the Pludor marketplace. Chat, AI receptionist, AI content: typically apps or other subscriptions; on Pludor, built in. Products, digital downloads and services: typically often split across tools; on Pludor, one catalog and checkout. Free start: typically trial periods on most builders; on Pludor, free plan with every feature on, no item limit, no card.