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Spotify Per-Stream Payouts

The payout amount per stream by Spotify to artists and rights holders, and how it compares to other music streaming services.

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Jan 30, 2026
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How do Spotify’s royalty rates compare to other streaming services and what evidence supports that comparison?

does not pay a fixed per‑stream amount; it uses a streamshare model that allocates broadly two‑thirds of revenue to rights holders and pays based on an artist’s share of total monthly streams . Indepe...