Royalty Calculator
Turn streams into estimated earnings with our free Spotify royalty calculator. Compare Spotify, Apple Music and other major platforms, with no sign-up.
Inputs & goal
01 Streaming revenue estimate
Currency
SpotifyUS$0.0030 - US$0.0050 USD per stream
Net estimateUS$0.00
Apple MusicUS$0.0070 - US$0.0100 USD per stream
Net estimateUS$0.00
Amazon MusicUS$0.0040 - US$0.0060 USD per stream
Net estimateUS$0.00
TidalUS$0.0120 - US$0.0150 USD per stream
Net estimateUS$0.00
DeezerUS$0.0050 - US$0.0070 USD per stream
Net estimateUS$0.00
YouTube MusicUS$0.0007 - US$0.0020 USD per stream
Net estimateUS$0.00
250,000 streams midpoint
Range: 200k - 333.3k streamsPlatformMidpointPossible range
TidalApple MusicDeezerAmazon MusicSpotifyYouTube MusicResults
02 Estimated earnings
US$0.00
Streams0
Mid estimateUS$0.00
Gross before cutsUS$0.00
Top platform-
PlatformStreamsEstimated netShare
SpotifyApple MusicAmazon MusicTidalDeezerYouTube MusicListeners
03 Monthly listener estimate
Audience mode
Estimated monthly streams0
Estimated net revenueUS$0.00
04 Planning assumptions
This streams calculator uses estimated recording-revenue ranges. The rates below reflect your selected listener market; currency conversion uses fixed planning assumptions, not live exchange rates.
SpotifyTracks below 1,000 streams over 12 months may not generate Spotify recording royalties.
Estimated per stream
- USD
- 0.003 – 0.005
- GBP
- 0.00234 – 0.0039
Apple MusicApple Music averages tend to sit higher than ad-supported streaming services.
Estimated per stream
- USD
- 0.007 – 0.01
- GBP
- 0.00546 – 0.0078
Amazon MusicAmazon rates vary by listener plan and territory.
Estimated per stream
- USD
- 0.004 – 0.006
- GBP
- 0.00312 – 0.00468
TidalTidal is often modelled with one of the higher planning ranges.
Estimated per stream
- USD
- 0.012 – 0.015
- GBP
- 0.00936 – 0.0117
DeezerDeezer estimates vary widely by country and subscription type.
Estimated per stream
- USD
- 0.005 – 0.007
- GBP
- 0.0039 – 0.00546
YouTube MusicYouTube Music and ad-supported plays usually produce a wider range.
Estimated per stream
- USD
- 0.0007 – 0.002
- GBP
- 0.00055 – 0.00156
Streaming services do not guarantee a fixed per-stream payment. Territory, subscription tier, distributor terms, label splits, publishing and reporting period can all change the final statement.
See what 1K to 1M streams pay on Spotify for the assumptions and eligibility details.
What could Spotify streams earn?
These examples use the calculator’s global Spotify range, with 100% royalty share and no distributor deduction. They show estimated gross recording revenue for eligible streams; changing the market or your splits changes the estimate.
| Eligible streams | USD estimate | GBP estimate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 | US$3.00 – US$5.00 | £2.34 – £3.90 |
| 10,000 | US$30.00 – US$50.00 | £23.40 – £39.00 |
| 100,000 | US$300.00 – US$500.00 | £234.00 – £390.00 |
| 1,000,000 | US$3,000 – US$5,000 | £2,340 – £3,900 |
Spotify’s recording monetisation rules apply to each recording, including at least 1,000 streams in the previous 12 months and a minimum number of unique listeners. Enter eligible streams; a catalogue total alone does not establish eligibility.
Next steps
05 How to earn more from streaming
Build a release plan around discovery and repeat listening: identify the audience, choose suitable promotion channels and give new listeners a route into your catalogue.
Review saves, repeat listening and audience engagement alongside income to assess whether promotion is reaching suitable listeners. Use what you learn to refine the next release rather than treating one campaign as a guaranteed financial return.
For more background on streaming payments, read Spotify’s guide to royalties and Apple Music’s historical royalty explanation. To reach more listeners with your next release, explore our Spotify playlisting service.
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