Streaming Revenue Calculator
Calculate music streaming revenue across platforms with distributor fees and label splits.
Monthly Streams by Platform
Artist receives 50%
DistroKid, TuneCore, etc.
Revenue Breakdown
💡 To earn $1,000/month, you'd need approximately 600K monthly streams at current rates.
How to Use This Calculator
Enter stream counts by platform
Add distributor and label percentages
See gross and net revenue breakdown
Calculate streams needed for income goals
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do artists earn per stream?
Spotify pays $0.003-0.005 per stream, Apple Music $0.007-0.01, YouTube Music $0.001-0.002. Rates vary by country, subscription type, and your distributor deal.
Why is my streaming income so low?
Multiple parties take cuts: the streaming service (30%), your distributor (10-15% typically), and your label (50%+ if signed). Independent artists through aggregators keep 80-90%.
What's the best streaming distributor?
DistroKid, TuneCore, and CD Baby are popular. Compare fees (annual vs per release), split percentages, reporting, and additional services like sync licensing.
How can I increase streaming revenue?
Focus on getting on playlists (both official and user-created), building monthly listeners vs one-time plays, and releasing consistently to stay in the algorithm.
Should I focus on Spotify or Apple Music?
Spotify has more users but lower per-stream rates. Apple Music pays more per stream but has fewer users. Most artists should optimize for both rather than choosing one.
Why Use This Calculator
- Calculate per-stream revenue by platform
- Factor in distributor and label splits
- Compare earnings across services
- Project monthly and annual income
- Understand your real take-home pay
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