How do product variants work?

Overview

Variants let you track different versions of the same product — like sizes, colors, or materials — each with its own price and SKU. Variants are available for all product types.

For Physical Goods, each variant also tracks its own stock level independently. For other product types (services, digital, rentals, gift cards), variants let customers choose options without inventory tracking.

Use variants when you need distinct options per product. For add-ons that don't need their own entry (like toppings or gift wrapping), use Modifiers instead.

Adding Variants to a Product

1. Open the product form (create or edit)
2. Scroll to the Variants section
3. Toggle Enable Variants on
4. Tap + Add Option to define a variant dimension (e.g., "Size")
5. Enter the Option Name (e.g., "Size")
6. Add values by typing them separated by commas (e.g., "Small, Medium, Large")
7. Repeat for additional dimensions (e.g., "Color" with values "Red, Blue") — up to 3 dimensions

Suki automatically generates all combinations. For example, Size (S, M, L) and Color (Red, Blue) creates 6 variants: S-Red, S-Blue, M-Red, M-Blue, L-Red, L-Blue.

Setting Variant Details

Tap any variant in the combinations grid to expand it and configure:

• SKU — a unique identifier for this specific variant (you can scan a barcode or auto-generate SKUs from the menu)
• Price Override — leave empty to use the base product price, or enter a custom price for this variant
• Cost — the purchase cost for this variant (optional, used for margin calculations)

Variant Stock

Each variant tracks its own stock quantity independently. When you sell a product with variants, stock is deducted from the specific variant the customer purchased.

You can view each variant's stock level directly in the variant combinations grid, or adjust stock through the Manage Stock button.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add variants to an existing product?

Yes. Open the product, enable variants, and configure your options. If the product has existing stock, a stock distribution dialog will appear automatically, letting you choose how to allocate stock across the new variants — assign all to the first variant, distribute evenly, clear stock, or enter amounts manually.

What happens if I deactivate a variant?

Deactivated variants are hidden from the POS screen and cannot be sold, but their inventory movement records are preserved. You can reactivate them at any time.

How many variant dimensions can I have?

Up to 3 dimensions per product (e.g., Size, Color, Material).