Tools for Music Professionals

Understanding your streaming revenue starts with the right data. Our free royalty calculators give you region-based earnings estimates for every major platform, so you can forecast income, compare payout rates, and make informed decisions about your music distribution strategy. Whether you manage a single catalog or an entire label, these tools help you plan with confidence.

CALCULATORS

Royalty Calculators

Get accurate, region-based estimates of how much each streaming platform pays per stream.

$0.003–$0.005 /stream

Spotify Calculator

Estimate per-stream payouts across different countries and subscription tiers.

$0.007–$0.01 /stream

Apple Music Calculator

Calculate payouts by region and stream count for Apple’s premium-only platform.

$0.002–$0.005 /stream

YouTube Calculator

Combine YouTube Music and Content ID data to forecast your revenue.

$0.004–$0.007 /stream

Amazon Music Calculator

Estimate earnings from Unlimited and Prime plays across regions.

$0.008–$0.013 /stream

Tidal Calculator

Project payouts from the platform with the highest per-stream rates.

$0.004–$0.007 /stream

Deezer Calculator

Calculate royalties across Deezer’s global listener regions.

CONVERSION

Link Conversion Tool

Need to share or embed Spotify content? Use our converter to switch between Spotify URLs and URIs for easy use in apps, embeds, and backend tools.

COMPARISON

Streaming Royalty Rates (2026)

Not sure which platforms pay the most? Here’s a quick comparison of approximate per-stream rates across major streaming platforms to help you understand your potential earnings.

Platform Per-Stream Rate Streams for $1,000 Free Tier
Tidal $0.008–$0.013 ~77K–125K No
Apple Music $0.007–$0.01 ~100K–143K No
Deezer $0.004–$0.007 ~143K–250K Yes
Amazon Music $0.004–$0.007 ~143K–250K Yes
Spotify $0.003–$0.005 ~200K–333K Yes
YouTube Music $0.002–$0.005 ~200K–500K Yes

Rates are approximate industry averages and may vary by region, subscription tier, and market conditions. Use our individual calculators above for detailed estimates.

UNDERSTANDING PAYOUTS

How Streaming Royalties Work

Most streaming platforms use a streamshare model. Each month, the platform pools all subscription and advertising revenue, then divides it among rights holders based on each track’s share of total streams. This means per-stream rates are not fixed — they fluctuate with overall platform revenue and listening volume.

Several factors affect how much you earn per stream. The listener’s country matters because subscription prices vary by market — a stream from the US generates more revenue than one from a lower-priced region. Subscription tier also plays a role: premium listeners contribute more per play than ad-supported users. Finally, the total number of streams on the platform that month dilutes or concentrates the available pool.

Because of these variables, the best way to forecast your earnings is to use platform-specific calculators that factor in regional multipliers and current rate ranges. Our tools above do exactly that — giving you realistic estimates rather than oversimplified averages.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

Per-stream rates vary significantly by platform. Tidal pays the highest at $0.008–$0.013, followed by Apple Music at $0.007–$0.01. Spotify typically pays $0.003–$0.005, while YouTube Music ranges from $0.002–$0.005. These are averages — actual rates depend on the listener’s country, subscription tier, and market conditions.

Streaming services charge different subscription prices in different markets. A Premium subscription in the US costs significantly more than in regions like Southeast Asia or Latin America. Since royalties come from subscription revenue, streams from higher-priced markets generate more per play. Our calculators include regional multipliers to give you accurate estimates.

Tidal consistently offers the highest per-stream rates, followed by Apple Music. However, total earnings depend on where your listeners are. A large audience on Spotify may earn more overall than a small audience on Tidal, even though Spotify’s per-stream rate is lower. Use our individual platform calculators to compare based on your actual stream distribution.

Most platforms use a streamshare model. Each month, total platform revenue is pooled and divided among all tracks based on their share of total streams. Your per-stream rate depends on the overall revenue that month, total platform streams, and the markets where your listeners are located.

Yes. Enter your total expected streams and select the primary listener region to get gross revenue estimates. For label catalogs with multiple artists, you can run calculations per release or aggregate across your roster. Keep in mind that net revenue will depend on your distribution agreement and any applicable fees.

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