How streaming royalties are calculated
A plain-English breakdown of where each stream's money comes from and how it reaches you.
Updated Sep 1, 2026
From stream to statement
- Stores pay per stream based on their subscription and ad revenue for the month, divided across all streams (pro-rata). Rates vary by store, country and whether the listener is on a free or paid tier.
- The partner reports to Rythora roughly 60–90 days after the end of each month, itemised by store, territory and track.
- Rythora posts your statement in Accounting, showing streams, gross revenue, our share and your net.
- You get paid once your balance clears the payout threshold.
Typical per-stream ranges
These are industry averages, not guarantees:
- Apple Music: $0.006 – $0.010
- Amazon Music Unlimited: $0.004 – $0.008
- Spotify: $0.003 – $0.005
- YouTube Music: $0.002 – $0.004
Rythora's share
You keep the vast majority of net revenue; your exact split is shown on your distribution agreement in Account → Agreement.
Payout schedule
Payouts run monthly for balances above $25. Choose PayPal or bank transfer under Account → Payouts. A completed tax form is required before your first payout.