Streaming Royalties Calculator

How Much Do Streaming Platforms Pay per Play?

Music streaming royalties vary by platform, country, listener plan, and rights deals. Independent artists often use average per-stream rates as a rough planning number rather than an exact payout guarantee.

Royalty Estimate

$$Earnings = Streams \times Rate_{per\_stream}$$

The calculator also shows earnings per 1,000 and per 1,000,000 streams so you can compare platforms quickly.

Platform Rate Table

Built-in averages include Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Tidal, and Deezer. You can switch to a custom rate for label-specific or regional data.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these payout rates exact?

No. They are industry averages for estimation. Actual payouts depend on rights holder share, territory, and distributor fees.

Why is Apple Music often higher than Spotify?

Reported averages show Apple Music paying more per stream, partly because it has fewer total streams to divide across the royalty pool.

Do artists receive the full per-stream amount?

Usually not. Labels, publishers, and distributors take a cut before the songwriter or performer is paid.

Can I enter my own rate?

Yes. Choose Custom rate and enter the per-stream value from your distributor dashboard or contract.

How many streams equal $1,000?

At $0.004 per stream you need 250,000 plays. The per-million column helps you scale targets quickly.

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