Qobuz pays $12,953 per million streams, the highest rate of any major streaming platform. If your audience is audiophiles or Europeans, it may be the most underrated platform in your distribution stack.
Tidal pays $8,246 per million streams, nearly three times what Spotify pays. But it has a fraction of the audience. Here is an honest breakdown of whether independent artists should actively target Tidal or just let it run passively.
We analyzed real payout data across 70 streaming platforms to show exactly what each one pays per stream and per million streams. The results may surprise you. Here is the full 2026 payout comparison with charts, tables, and what it means for independent artists.
Deezer owns France and has deep roots in Brazil, Belgium, and other European markets. If any part of your audience is in those countries, Deezer deserves more of your attention than you are probably giving it.
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Atom Music Audio is an independent production music library founded in 2016, specializing in trailer music, TV promos, and feature film underscore for major studios including Sony Pictures, Warner Bros, Netflix, and Disney.
Audio Network is a global production music company founded in 2001 in London, offering 308,000+ pre-cleared tracks for TV, film, advertising, and digital media. Owns 100% of its catalog with offices across 16 locations worldwide.
RecordJet is a German music distributor founded in 2008 by Jorin Zschiesche, based in Berlin. Independent and owner-operated with no investors. Offers two models: Business Class Basic (one-time fee, 90% royalties, stays online permanently) and Business Class Premium (annual fee, 100% royalties, goes offline on cancellation). First Class program for hand-picked artists with personal support and label deals. Supports Dolby Atmos and hi-res audio up to 192kHz/32-bit. No cancellation periods. Physical distribution available. Best for European artists who want flexible pricing and personal support.
