How Much Do I Get Per Stream on Deezer (2026 Edition)

Deezer is a major streaming platform particularly popular in Europe and Latin America. But how much does Deezer actually pay per stream? At Tools 4 Music, we've analyzed our streaming data to provide you with accurate pay-per-stream figures for Deezer across different markets.

In this article, you'll learn:

Our Data

The figures in this analysis are based on real earnings data from 2025. The global average pay-per-stream on Deezer is $0.00400 (approximately $4,000 per million streams). This places Deezer between Spotify and Apple Music in terms of per-stream payouts.

Top Paying Countries on Deezer

Based on our data, here are some of the highest-paying markets on Deezer:

Deezer's Strongest Markets

Deezer has a particularly strong presence in France, where it was founded. Here's how key markets perform:

Deezer vs. Other Platforms

How does Deezer compare to the major streaming platforms?

Deezer pays approximately 1.8x more than Spotify but about 54% of what Apple Music pays. This makes Deezer a solid middle-ground option for artists.

Deezer's Artist-Centric Payment Model

Deezer has been pioneering an artist-centric payment model (UCPS - User-Centric Payment System) in some markets. Under this model, subscription revenue from each listener goes directly to the artists they actually listen to, rather than being pooled and distributed based on total platform streams. This can benefit artists with dedicated fanbases.

Calculate Your Deezer Earnings

Want to know exactly how much you could earn from your Deezer streams? Use our Deezer Royalty Calculator to get accurate estimates based on your stream counts.

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Understanding Deezer's ACPS Model in Detail

Deezer's Artist-Centric Payment System (ACPS) represents a significant departure from the traditional pro-rata model used by most streaming platforms. Under the pro-rata model (used by Spotify), all subscription revenue is pooled and divided based on each artist's share of total platform streams. This means heavy listeners of one genre effectively subsidize artists in other genres.

Deezer's ACPS works differently. Each subscriber's monthly payment is allocated only to the artists that specific subscriber actually listened to, proportional to their play counts. If a subscriber listens to 100 songs in a month—60 from Artist A and 40 from Artist B—then 60% of that subscriber's payment goes to Artist A and 40% goes to Artist B. No other artists receive any portion of that subscriber's fee.

This model has several important implications. Artists with small but dedicated fanbases can earn significantly more under ACPS than under the pro-rata model. If your fans are loyal subscribers who listen to your music frequently, you capture a larger share of their subscription fees. Conversely, artists who rely on passive playlist streams from casual listeners may see less benefit.

Deezer's Engagement-Based Bonuses

In addition to the ACPS model, Deezer has introduced engagement-based bonuses that reward artists who demonstrate genuine fan engagement. Artists who achieve at least 1,000 monthly streams from a minimum of 500 unique listeners receive an automatic earnings boost. This threshold is designed to ensure that the bonus goes to artists with real audiences rather than those using artificial streaming methods.

Deezer has also implemented measures to combat streaming fraud. Plays from users who listen to over 1,000 tracks per month are capped in their royalty contribution, which helps prevent manipulation through bot accounts or stream farms. These anti-fraud measures help protect legitimate artists' royalty pools.

Deezer Subscription Tiers and Their Impact on Earnings

Deezer offers several subscription plans that affect royalty generation:

Streams from premium and HiFi subscribers contribute the most to your earnings. Deezer's strongest markets—France, Germany, and the UK—have high proportions of premium subscribers, which is why these markets often deliver better per-stream rates.

Tips to Maximize Your Deezer Earnings

Key Takeaways

Understanding Deezer's payment structure can help you diversify your streaming strategy beyond just Spotify and Apple Music.