Apple Music Royalty Calculator
Calculate your potential Apple Music streaming earnings. Apple Music pays approximately $0.01 per stream, offering the highest per-stream payout among major streaming platforms.
$0.01
Per Stream
Net Rate
Apple's cut included
Apple Music Calculator
Enter the total number of Apple Music streams
Apple Music Earnings
Gross Revenue (Before Distributor Cut)
$100.00
$0.01 per stream (net of Apple's cut)
How Apple Music Royalties Work
Apple Music pays approximately $0.01 per stream, which is already net of Apple's platform cut. Artists only need to deduct their distributor's fee from this amount. Apple Music generally offers higher per-stream payouts compared to other streaming platforms.
Apple Music vs Other Platforms
Why Apple Music Pays More
- • Subscription-only model (no free tier)
- • Higher revenue per user
- • Premium subscriber base
- • Focus on music quality and artist compensation
Market Position
- • Second largest streaming platform
- • Strong in developed markets
- • Integration with Apple ecosystem
- • High-quality audio offerings
Distribution Tips
- • Optimize for Apple Music playlists
- • Target premium markets
- • Leverage Apple Music for Artists
- • Focus on album-oriented releases