Royalty
Calculator
See how much your streams could be worth.
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* Estimations based on 2024-2025 average payout rates. Actual earnings vary by territory, listener subscription type, and distributor fees. Exchange rates are approximate.
Why Use This Tool?
💰 Project Revenue
Estimate how much your next release could earn based on your current audience size and growth targets.
🤝 Label Deals
Fact-check advance offers against realistic streaming income. Don't sign away your rights for less than they're worth.
🎯 Set Goals
Reverse-engineer your success. Want to earn $1,000/month? Use the calculator to find out how many streams you need.
What is 1 Million Streams Worth?
Spotify$4,000
Apple Music$8,000
SoundCloud$3,000
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these numbers exact?▼
No. These are estimated averages. Your actual payout per stream (PPS) depends on the listener's country, subscription plan (Free vs. Premium), and your distributor's fees.
Do I keep 100% of this?▼
Likely not. You need to deduct:
- Distributor fees (e.g., DistroKid, Tunecore)
- Publisher cuts (if you have one)
- Collaborator splits
- Taxes
Why is Apple Music higher?▼
Apple Music is a paid-only service (no free ad-supported tier), which allows them to pay a higher rate per stream compared to Spotify's hybrid model.
How can I increase earnings?▼
Focus on building a loyal fanbase that streams repeatedly. Also, encourage listening on high-paying platforms like Apple Music and Tidal, and sell merchandise/tour tickets to diversify income.