Streaming Royalty Calculator
Enter your streams and your split percentages. See what each collaborator earns on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Tidal, and more. Free, no sign-up.
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How to use the Royalty Calculator
Enter your streams
Type your total stream count, or expand the per-platform breakdown if you know the split.
Set your deal
Pick your distributor (or enter a custom fee), and add your label share if you are signed.
Add collaborators
Toggle splits on, enter each collaborator and their percentage. Get per-person earnings instantly.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Spotify pay per stream?
Spotify pays approximately $0.003 to $0.005 per stream in 2026. The exact amount depends on the listener's country, subscription tier (Free vs Premium), and the total streaming pool that month. This calculator uses industry-average ranges.
Why is there a range and not an exact number?
No streaming platform pays a fixed per-stream rate. Rates fluctuate monthly based on total platform revenue, subscriber mix, and geographic distribution of listeners. We show the realistic range rather than a single misleading number.
What's a distributor fee?
Most distributors (DistroKid, TuneCore, Amuse) charge 0% of streaming royalties. CD Baby takes 9%. If you are on a label deal, the label share is separate from the distributor fee.
How do splits affect my earnings?
If you co-wrote or co-produced a track, you share the royalties based on agreed percentages. This calculator shows exactly what each person takes home after distributor fees and label shares are applied. Use the Split Sheet to document your agreement.
Are these numbers accurate?
These are estimates based on publicly reported industry averages. Your actual payouts will differ based on your specific audience geography, subscription tiers, and distribution agreement. Use this as a planning tool, not a financial projection.
What about publishing royalties?
This calculator covers recording royalties (what your distributor pays you). Publishing royalties (mechanical and performance) are separate income streams paid through PROs (ASCAP, BMI, PRS, etc.) and are not included here. Total earnings from a song are typically higher than what this calculator shows.
How often do rates change?
We update the rates quarterly based on the latest available industry data. Rates last updated: 2026-05.
Why USD only?
Streaming platforms report and contract rates in USD globally. We show the dollar amount and let you convert in your head, rather than adding currency-conversion uncertainty on top of already-approximate rates. The relative breakdowns (who earns what share of the total) are correct in any currency.