The rates vary based on factors like location, subscription type (free vs. premium users), and distribution agreements. Generally, the artist’s total earnings on each platform depend on the number of streams they receive and the payout structure of each service
Money payouts per stream
- Tidal: Known for one of the highest artist payouts, Tidal averages around $0.01284 per stream.
- Apple Music: Pays around $0.01 per stream, placing it among the higher-paying services.
- Amazon Music: Averages approximately $0.00402 per stream.
- Spotify: Typically ranges between $0.003 and $0.005 per stream.
- YouTube Music: Pays significantly lower, generally around $0.00164 per stream.
- Deezer: Varies but generally pays about $0.0011 per stream.
- SoundCloud: The payout rate ranges from $0.0025 to $0.004 per stream, similar to Spotify.
- Pandora: $0.00133
- I Heart Radio: Pays around $0.01 per stream
