
We’re getting closer to our first Stripe integration, but before that, we need to set up our database. In this tutorial, we’ll walk through the tables you need to create and how they relate to one another to support your subscription logic.



Understanding why designing the database schema first is essential before building Stripe-based payment features in your application.
Learn how to create a public accounts table with full control that replicates user data while enabling custom columns for Stripe customer IDs and feature entitlements.
The key to flexible monetization: products table defines plan features including allocated credits, export access, and email capabilities that vary by subscription tier.
Discover how account-level feature entitlements enable custom access overrides, allowing you to grant trial features or negotiate special terms with customers beyond their subscription plan.