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Streaming payout estimator

Pick a platform and stream count for a rough earnings range.

How this works

Nobody outside the streaming platforms knows the exact per-stream rate — it varies by listener's country, subscription type, and each distributor's specific deal. This gives a rough, honestly-labeled range based on commonly cited public figures, not a precise promise.

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RouteNote

$0 upfront

Don't want to pay anything upfront? RouteNote lets you distribute for free — they just keep a share of your royalties instead.

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Frequently asked questions

Why a range instead of an exact number?

Because the real per-stream rate varies by country, subscription tier, and distributor deal — nobody outside the platforms themselves knows the exact figure for your case.

Does my distributor set this rate?

No — streaming platforms like Spotify set what they pay per stream. Your distributor just passes that through to you (DistroKid keeps 0%, RouteNote's free plan keeps 15%).

Do I keep all of this?

Depends on your distributor: 100% with DistroKid, 85% with RouteNote's free plan (they keep 15%).