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 song does not break in one place. It breaks because it shows up consistently everywhere your fans already spend time. Here is how to build and manage a multi-platform streaming presence without burning out.

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.

Streaming tells you how many people pressed play. Bandcamp tells you who bought your music and how to reach them. Here is how to use it to build real fan relationships, sell direct, and grow an email list.

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.