How much streaming services pay artists per play in 2025

February 10, 2025

	Music streaming services have evolved significantly over the past decade, leading to changes in how artists are compensated per stream. Here's an updated overview of estimated payouts per stream from several major platforms: Spotify: $0.003 – $0.005 Apple Music: $0.007 – $0.01 Amazon Music: $0.004 – $0.005 Tidal: $0.012 – $0.015 YouTube Music: $0.00069 Deezer: $0.0064 Pandora: $0.00133 Qobuz: $0.043 These figures are approximate and can vary based on multiple factors, including the listener's country, whether the listener has a free or premium account, and the platform's total revenue. It's also important to note that these payouts are typically divided among various rights holders, including songwriters, producers, and record labels, meaning the amount an individual artist receives per stream can be less than the listed figures.