Spotify Royalty Calculator
Estimate your streaming royalties across Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Tidal, and more with real per-stream rates.
Cómo Usar Esta Calculadora
Enter your monthly stream count
Select your primary streaming platform
Choose your distributor and royalty split
See your estimated earnings across all platforms
Preguntas Frecuentes
How much does Spotify pay per stream?
Spotify pays approximately $0.003-0.005 per stream on average, though this varies by country and listener subscription type. Premium streams pay more than free-tier streams.
Which streaming platform pays the most per stream?
Tidal pays the highest per stream at roughly $0.0128, followed by Apple Music at $0.0078. Spotify pays around $0.0044 and YouTube Music pays the least at approximately $0.0007.
How many streams do I need to make $1,000?
On Spotify alone, you need approximately 250,000-300,000 streams to earn $1,000. On Apple Music, you need around 128,000 streams. The exact number depends on your distributor and royalty split.
What percentage do distributors take?
It varies: DistroKid, TuneCore, Amuse, and Ditto take 0% of royalties (flat annual fee instead). CD Baby takes 9%, UnitedMasters Select takes 10%, indie labels typically take 20%, and major labels can take 50% or more.
How long does it take to receive streaming royalties?
Most distributors pay 2-3 months after streams occur. For example, January streams are typically reported in February and paid in March or April.
Por Qué Usar Esta Calculadora
- Compare earnings across 7 streaming platforms
- Factor in distributor fees and royalty splits
- See projected yearly earnings
- Calculate streams needed for income goals
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