Streaming Royalty Calculator

There's no official rate, but independent payout reports put Spotify around $0.003–$0.005 per stream on average. Your real rate depends on where listeners are, whether they're on the free or paid tier, and your distributor's cut.

Per stream, Tidal and Apple Music typically pay the most (roughly $0.008–$0.013), while YouTube and Pandora pay the least. But total earnings follow where your audience actually listens — usually Spotify and Apple.

No — they're industry-average estimates. Streaming royalties vary by country, subscription type and your distribution deal. Use this for a ballpark and always verify against your distributor statements.