Streaming Royalty Calculator
Napster Royalty Calculator
Napster (formerly Rhapsody) is consistently reported among the highest per-stream payers, driven by a subscription-only, smaller-scale audience. A high per-stream figure does not guarantee high total income, though — far fewer listeners means the rate is applied to a smaller stream count.
Estimates are for informational purposes only and are not financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Actual offers and figures vary by provider, contract terms, and current market conditions.
Napster earnings by stream count
Estimated earnings at common stream milestones, using a $0.0190–$0.0210 per-stream range. Pool-based payouts vary, so treat these as a ballpark.
| Streams | Estimated earnings |
|---|---|
| 1,000 | $19.00 – $21.00 |
| 10,000 | $190.00 – $210.00 |
| 100,000 | $1,900.00 – $2,100.00 |
| 1,000,000 | $19,000.00 – $21,000.00 |
Per-stream source: Industry-reported per-stream estimates (RouteNote, TheMetalVerse, Royalty Exchange), 2025; effective rate varies by region & subscriber mix. Among the highest reported per-stream payers. (as of 2025). [verify] — varies by region & subscriber mix; use your distributor statement for accuracy.
How Napster royalties work
Napster (formerly Rhapsody) is consistently reported among the highest per-stream payers, driven by a subscription-only, smaller-scale audience. A high per-stream figure does not guarantee high total income, though — far fewer listeners means the rate is applied to a smaller stream count.
Because the payout is a share of a pool, the most reliable way to know what you earn on Napster is your own distributor statement — it reflects your real audience and split shares. Use this calculator to sanity-check that figure or to project forward from a target stream count.
Frequently asked questions
Does Napster pay a fixed rate per stream?
No. Napster pays from a revenue pool that is split across all streams in a reporting period. Your effective per-stream rate moves with listener region, the free-vs-paid subscriber mix, and currency — which is why we show a $0.0190–$0.0210 range rather than one number.
How much does Napster pay per stream?
Widely-reported blended estimates put Napster at roughly $0.0190 to $0.0210 per stream, net to rights holders. This is an estimate range, not a guarantee, and your real figure depends on your audience and your distributor and split shares.
Is this what I take home from Napster?
Not exactly. The range approximates the amount paid to rights holders before your distributor cut and any label, collaborator, or publishing splits. Use your distributor statement for Napster to see your actual net.
How accurate are these examples?
They are directional. Per-stream payouts are not fixed, so the worked examples show a low–high range. Reconcile against your trailing royalty income for an accurate figure.