Streaming Payout Calculator
Estimate how much you could earn from streams on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, TikTok, Amazon Music and Tidal. Compare platform payouts side-by-side.
| Platform | Low | Average | High | Per stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Spotify | $300.00 | $400.00 | $500.00 | $0.00400 |
| 🍎 Apple Music | $600.00 | $800.00 | $1000.00 | $0.00800 |
| 🔴 YouTube Music | $30.00 | $765.00 | $1500.00 | $0.00765 |
| 🎵 TikTok | $40.00 | $60.00 | $80.00 | $0.00060 |
| 📦 Amazon Music | $300.00 | $400.00 | $500.00 | $0.00400 |
| 🌊 Tidal | $800.00 | $1050.00 | $1300.00 | $0.01050 |
💡 Tidal has the highest estimated payout at $1050.00 for 100,000 streams.
Platform Payout Details
Rates are approximations based on publicly available data. Actual earnings vary by region, subscription tier and distributor agreement.
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How Much Does Spotify Pay Per Stream?
Spotify pays approximately $0.003 to $0.005 per stream on average. A stream counts when a listener plays your track for at least 30 seconds. You need at least 1,000 streams in a 12-month period to start earning royalties.
How Much Does TikTok Pay Creators?
TikTok pays through its Creator Rewards Program. Videos must be watched for more than 5 seconds to count. Typical payouts range from $0.40 to $0.80 per 1,000 qualified views. Music rights holders receive separate payments when their songs are used in videos.