Streaming Revenue Calculator
Estimate what your streams earn on each platform, or how many streams you need.
| Platform | Streams | Rate low ($) | Rate high ($) | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spotify | $300 – $500 | |||
| Apple Music | $120 – $200 | |||
| YouTube Music | $30.00 – $120 | |||
| Amazon Music | $32.00 – $80.00 | |||
| Tidal | $8.00 – $12.50 | |||
| Deezer | $9.00 – $19.20 |
Total streams
147,000
Estimated earnings
$499 – $932
Default rates are approximate public averages in US dollars, not exact figures. Rates vary by country, subscription type, distributor and month, so edit them to match your own statements. These are estimates, not payouts.
Approximate rates per stream
Public averages in US dollars. Your own rates will differ.
Spotify
$0.003–0.005
About $3 to $5 per 1,000 streams.
Apple Music
$0.006–0.01
About $6 to $10 per 1,000 streams.
YouTube Music
$0.002–0.008
About $2 to $8 per 1,000 streams.
Amazon Music
$0.004–0.01
About $4 to $10 per 1,000 streams.
Tidal
$0.008–0.0125
About $8 to $12.5 per 1,000 streams.
Deezer
$0.003–0.0064
About $3 to $6.4 per 1,000 streams.
Why rates vary
Country
A stream from a listener in the US usually pays more than one from a country with cheaper subscriptions.
Free or paid listener
Streams from paying subscribers pay more than streams from free, ad-supported accounts.
Pro-rata pools
Most services share a monthly money pool by share of total streams, so the rate per stream changes each month.
Minimum thresholds
Spotify does not pay recording royalties on tracks with fewer than 1,000 streams in the past 12 months.
Distributor fees
Some distributors take a share of your earnings. Enter it in the fee box to see what reaches you.
Questions about streaming revenue
How much does Spotify pay per stream?
Commonly reported figures are around $0.003 to $0.005 per stream. The real rate depends on the listener's country, their plan and the month.
Are these exact payouts?
No. The rates are approximate public averages. Your statements from your distributor show your real rates, and you can type them in.
Does this include songwriting royalties?
No. This estimates master recording income paid through your distributor. Use the royalty calculator to estimate publishing and splits.
How do I turn monthly listeners into streams?
Multiply listeners by how many times each one plays your music a month. The Monthly listeners mode does this for you.
How many streams do I need to earn $1,000?
Use the Income goal mode. At $0.004 per stream with no fee, it is about 250,000 streams.