Streaming Royalty Calculator 2025 – Calculate Your Earnings
Every artist wants to know: what do my streams actually pay?
You’ve probably read different payout numbers across blogs, but the best way to understand it is to calculate it for your own case.
That’s why we built a simple royalty calculator.
Enter your streams, select a platform, and see the estimated payout range.
Streaming Royalty Calculator
How to Interpret These Numbers
These figures are averages. To understand what they mean for your own release, you need to look at context. An U.S. premium subscription stream on Spotify pays more than an ad-supported stream from a free Spotify user in Brazil.
Your actual payout depends on:
- Platform model: pro-rata vs. user-centric
- Territory: local subscription costs and ad rates
- Subscription tier: free users pay less than premium
- Your deal: distributor and label splits cut into the gross payout
The calculator shows gross platform payouts. Your net earnings may be lower, depending on your distribution contract.
When to Use This Calculator
- Release planning: estimate how realistic it is to hit a revenue target.
- Marketing budgets: compare potential earnings against promo costs.
- Label talks: understand what “X million streams” really means in money.
FAQ
How much does Spotify pay per 1,000 streams?
Between $2.50 and $4.00 gross.
Which streaming service pays the most?
Napster and Tidal, but with much smaller audiences.
Do I get the full amount shown?
No. Distributor cuts (often 10–20%) and label splits reduce the net payout.
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