# Streaming Payout Per Stream Comparison | Dynamoi

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Description: Compare Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon, Tidal, and Deezer median RPM per 1,000 streams from Dynamoi royalty data.

Trigger the Spotify Algorithm with Dynamoi Start Free Dynamoi Data Streaming payout per stream comparison Compare median royalty RPM by streaming platform using aggregated Dynamoi distribution statement data. Top median RPM $8.08 TIDAL, USD per 1k streams Published platforms 15 Through Mar 2026 countries 119 Streaming royalties by platform Median RPM, USD per 1,000 streams Platform Median RPM / 1k streams Sample confidence countries Q Qobuz $16.11 Limited 2 TIDAL $8.08 Medium 5 YouTube (Music & Art Tracks) $6.78 High 49 Amazon Music $6.03 Medium 23 L Line $5.87 Limited 1 G Genie Music $5.16 Limited 1 Apple Music $4.78 High 60 K KKBOX $4.42 Limited 1 K Kakao M $4.07 Limited 1 Pandora $3.73 Limited 1 Deezer $2.65 Medium 5 Anghami $2.64 Limited 1 Spotify $2.20 High 97 N NetEase $0.91 Limited 1 T Tencent Music $0.50 Limited 1 Source Dynamoi royalty ledger Method Aggregated across Dynamoi-distributed catalog; rates are medians, not guarantees. Scope Platform-level RPM only Streaming Royalty Rates License Methodology FAQ How much does Spotify pay per stream? + In this Dynamoi royalty sample, Spotify's median RPM is $2.20 per 1,000 streams. That is an aggregate median, not a guaranteed per-stream rate. Which streaming platform pays the most per stream? + TIDAL has the highest median RPM in this published comparison at $8.08 per 1,000 streams. Platform ranks can change as new royalty statements are aggregated. What does RPM mean in music royalties? + RPM means revenue per 1,000 streams. The table uses median RPM by platform so outlier markets and tiers do not define the headline comparison. Are these streaming payout rates guaranteed? + No. These are aggregated medians from Dynamoi-distributed catalog statements. Actual payouts vary by country, tier, subscription mix, exchange rates, and distributor terms. Dynamoi Smart Campaigns Plan release growth from royalty benchmarks. Start growth