Music Royalty Calculator
Calculate your potential earnings across all major music platforms. Get accurate estimates for Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, and Instagram with real-time calculations and industry-standard rates.
$0.003-0.005
Spotify per stream
$0.01
Apple Music per stream
$0.03
TikTok per video
20%
Instagram revenue share
Spotify Calculator
$0.003-0.005
Per stream
- • Most popular streaming platform
- • Rate varies by country and tier
- • Free and premium tiers
Apple Music Calculator
$0.01
Per stream (net rate)
- • Highest per-stream payout
- • Subscription-only model
- • Apple's cut already deducted
TikTok Calculator
$0.03
Per video + RPM models
- • Video-based & view-based models
- • Creator Fund & Creativity Program
- • Great for viral music discovery
Instagram Calculator
20%
Revenue share (CPM-based)
- • CPM-based revenue model
- • 20% of ad revenue shared
- • Strong visual content platform
Understanding Music Royalties Across Platforms
Spotify
- • Pays $0.003-$0.005 per stream
- • Rate varies by country and subscription type
- • Premium subscribers generate higher payouts
- • Most popular streaming platform globally
Apple Music
- • Pays approximately $0.01 per stream
- • Highest per-stream payout rate
- • Rate is net of Apple's platform cut
- • Strong in premium markets
TikTok
- • $0.03 per video using your sound
- • Creator Fund: $0.02-$0.04 per 1K views
- • Creativity Program: $0.20-$0.40 per 1K views
- • Great for viral music discovery
- • 20% revenue share from ad impressions
- • CPM varies by audience and engagement
- • Formula: (Views ÷ 1K × CPM) × 20%
- • Strong visual content platform
Important Disclaimer
These calculations provide estimates based on industry-standard rates and should be used for planning purposes only. Actual payouts vary significantly based on factors including geographic location, listener demographics, platform policies, and market conditions. Always consult with your distributor or rights management organization for precise royalty information specific to your releases.