Apple Music pays more per stream than Spotify. See real rates for 90+ countries with our data-driven breakdown.

Deezer pays $0.002834 per stream on average, 3% more than Spotify. See real rates for 90+ countries and learn how its artist-centric model works.

Meta pays $0.00000587 per stream, Facebook pays $0.0000695. See real rates for 100+ countries and learn why Meta is worth more for discovery than royalties.

Spotify pays an average per stream rate that varies wildly by country. Iceland pays 3x the global average. See real rates for 130+ countries.

TikTok pays $0.00000305 per stream on average, roughly 906 times less than Spotify. See real rates for 100+ countries and learn what TikTok is actually worth to artists.

YouTube pays an average per stream from ads and a higher rate on YouTube Music. See real rates for 80+ countries and learn how CPM drives your earnings.

A single play on a SiriusXM channel reaches 33 million subscribers. But the paycheck depends on whether your rights are registered and whether the service is paying what it owes.

Understand how music publishing works, the difference between mechanical and performance royalties, types of publishing deals, and how to collect every penny you are owed as a songwriter. Includes real numbers and actionable registration steps.

Most independent artists collect 2 or 3 of the 13 royalty streams they are owed. This guide covers every royalty type, who collects it, and the exact steps to make sure none of your money goes unclaimed.

Learn exactly how streaming royalties work, what factors affect your earnings, and how to estimate income across platforms. This guide empowers independent artists, songwriters, and labels to plan releases, track revenue, and maximize streaming income.