How Twitch Subscriber Revenue Works
Twitch offers streamers three types of paid subscriptions: Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3. Each tier offers different benefits to subscribers, and streamers earn a percentage of the subscription fee, depending on their agreement with Twitch.
Most Twitch streamers earn a 50/50 revenue split for each subscription:
- Tier 1 Subscription: $5.99 – Streamer earns $3.00
- Tier 2 Subscription: $9.99 – Streamer earns $5.00
- Tier 3 Subscription: $24.99 – Streamer earns $12.50
For partnered streamers, Twitch may offer better splits, such as 70/30. However, for the majority of creators, the standard split is 50/50.
Use our Twitch Subscriber Calculator below to estimate your monthly Twitch revenue and take control of your streaming income! Curious how much streamers earn from Bits? Try our Twitch Bits to USD Calculator. You can also explore all our streaming tools here.
How to Use the Twitch Subscriber Calculator
- Enter your Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 subscriber counts in the input fields.
- Click the “Calculate Revenue” button.
- Instantly see your estimated monthly earnings in USD!
Twitch Subscriber Revenue Breakdown
| Subscription Tier | Monthly Cost | Streamer Earnings (50/50 Split) |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | $5.99 | $3.00 |
| Tier 2 | $9.99 | $5.00 |
| Tier 3 | $24.99 | $12.50 |
How much is a Tier 1 sub worth to a streamer?
A Tier 1 subscription costs $5.99. For most streamers, Twitch takes a 50% cut, meaning the streamer earns $3.00 per sub.
How much is a Tier 2 sub worth to a streamer?
A Tier 2 subscription costs $9.99. With the standard 50/50 split, the streamer earns $5.00.
How much is a Tier 3 sub worth to a streamer?
A Tier 3 subscription costs $24.99. With the 50/50 split, the streamer earns $12.50.
Are Twitch subscriptions better than donations?
Yes, Twitch subscriptions are more reliable than PayPal donations because there’s no risk of chargebacks. Donations via third-party services like PayPal can be reversed if the donor disputes the charge, leaving streamers to cover the fees. With Twitch subscriptions, there’s no chargeback risk.
How do you get Twitch subscribers?
To enable the subscriber system on Twitch for your channel, you need to achieve Affiliate or Partner status by meeting specific criteria:
- Affiliate Requirements:
- 50 followers
- 3 concurrent viewers on average
- 500 total minutes broadcast
- 7 unique broadcast days
Once you become an Affiliate, viewers can subscribe to your channel to support you.
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