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Bandcamp vs Streaming Revenue

Comparison of revenue generated by Bandcamp and streaming services for indie artists

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Jan 31, 2026
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best place to buy music? (based on artist payout, catalogue size, and overall ethics)

stands out as the if the goal is to and support ethical, direct revenue models, while , , and buying through Apple’s store remain strong alternatives depending on priorities like audio quality or plat...

Jan 27, 2026
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How do Bandcamp sales and merchandise revenue compare to streaming income for indie artists over a typical album cycle?

and typically deliver far higher dollars per transaction to indie artists than revenue, because Bandcamp lets artists set prices and keeps a single-digit-to-mid-teens cut of sales while streaming spli...

Feb 6, 2026

How do user payment models (subscriptions, direct sales, tipping) on Bandcamp and Tidal affect independent musicians compared to Spotify?

’s direct-sales and tipping model and ’s higher per-stream payouts and artist-focused subscription mechanics give independent musicians clearer paths to meaningful revenue per fan than ’s low per-stre...

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