Streaming Royalty Calculator
Tidal Royalty Calculator
Tidal positions itself as a higher-payout, subscription-focused service, and its blended per-stream estimate sits at the top end of this comparison. As always the figure is pool-based and varies by market — higher per-stream does not automatically mean higher total income if reach is smaller.
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.
Tidal earnings by stream count
Estimated earnings at common stream milestones, using a $0.0100–$0.0130 per-stream range. Pool-based payouts vary, so treat these as a ballpark.
| Streams | Estimated earnings |
|---|---|
| 1,000 | $10.00 – $13.00 |
| 10,000 | $100.00 – $130.00 |
| 100,000 | $1,000.00 – $1,300.00 |
| 1,000,000 | $10,000.00 – $13,000.00 |
Per-stream source: Industry-reported per-stream estimates (RouteNote, TheMetalVerse, Royalty Exchange), 2025; effective rate varies by region & subscriber mix (as of 2025). [verify] — varies by region & subscriber mix; use your distributor statement for accuracy.
How Tidal royalties work
Tidal positions itself as a higher-payout, subscription-focused service, and its blended per-stream estimate sits at the top end of this comparison. As always the figure is pool-based and varies by market — higher per-stream does not automatically mean higher total income if reach is smaller.
Because the payout is a share of a pool, the most reliable way to know what you earn on Tidal 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 Tidal pay a fixed rate per stream?
No. Tidal 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 $0.0100–$0.0130 range rather than one number.
How much does Tidal pay per stream?
Widely-reported blended estimates put Tidal at roughly $0.0100 to $0.0130 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 Tidal?
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 Tidal 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.