Streaming Royalty Calculator
Qobuz Royalty Calculator
Qobuz is a hi-fi, subscription-only service and one of the few platforms to publish its own average payout figure. That makes its per-stream estimate unusually well-grounded, and it sits at the top of the range — but its audience is small and audiophile-focused.
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.
Qobuz earnings by stream count
Estimated earnings at common stream milestones, using a $0.0180–$0.0190 per-stream range. Pool-based payouts vary, so treat these as a ballpark.
| Streams | Estimated earnings |
|---|---|
| 1,000 | $18.00 – $19.00 |
| 10,000 | $180.00 – $190.00 |
| 100,000 | $1,800.00 – $1,900.00 |
| 1,000,000 | $18,000.00 – $19,000.00 |
Per-stream source: Qobuz-published average payout (~$0.0187/stream, FY2024), independently confirmed by the company (as of 2024). [verify] — varies by region & subscriber mix; use your distributor statement for accuracy.
How Qobuz royalties work
Qobuz is a hi-fi, subscription-only service and one of the few platforms to publish its own average payout figure. That makes its per-stream estimate unusually well-grounded, and it sits at the top of the range — but its audience is small and audiophile-focused.
Because the payout is a share of a pool, the most reliable way to know what you earn on Qobuz 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 Qobuz pay a fixed rate per stream?
No. Qobuz 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 $0.0180–$0.0190 range rather than one number.
How much does Qobuz pay per stream?
Widely-reported blended estimates put Qobuz at roughly $0.0180 to $0.0190 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 Qobuz?
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 Qobuz 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.