Streaming Royalty
Calculator.
Enter your estimated monthly streams to see roughly how much you'd earn on each major platform.
Assumes the same stream count on every platform, just to compare rates side by side.
Spotify
~$0.0040 / stream
$400
Apple Music
~$0.0080 / stream
$800
YouTube Music
~$0.0020 / stream
$200
Amazon Music
~$0.0040 / stream
$400
Deezer
~$0.0064 / stream
$640
Tidal
~$0.0100 / stream
$1,000
Combined Monthly Estimate
$3,440
These are industry-average estimates and can vary significantly by listener region, subscription tier (free vs. premium), and individual label or distributor agreements — actual payouts reported by each platform are what actually matter. DistroVibe passes through 100% of your royalties on every plan, starting at $1.99/month, with no commission taken.
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate are these royalty estimates?
These are industry-average per-stream rates, useful for comparing platforms side by side. Actual payouts vary by listener country, subscription tier (free vs. premium), and each platform's total revenue pool for that month — so treat this as a ballpark, not a guarantee.
Why does the per-stream rate differ between platforms?
Each platform pays out a share of its total revenue divided by total streams, so the rate depends on subscription pricing, ad revenue, and how many total streams occurred that period. Tidal and Apple Music tend to pay more per stream than ad-supported tiers like YouTube Music.
Does DistroVibe take a cut of my royalties?
No. DistroVibe passes through 100% of the royalties reported by each platform — we don't take a commission on any plan, including the $1.99/month tier.
How often do streaming platforms pay out royalties?
Most platforms report and pay on a monthly basis, typically with a 1–2 month reporting delay. DistroVibe reflects royalties in your dashboard as soon as each platform reports them.