How streaming royalties are calculated

A plain-English breakdown of where each stream's money comes from and how it reaches you.

Updated Sep 26, 2026

From stream to statement

Stores pay per stream based on their subscription and ad revenue for the month, divided across all streams (pro-rata). Rates vary by store, country and whether the listener is on a free or paid tier.
The partner reports to Rythora roughly 60-90 days after the end of each month, itemised by store, territory and track.
Rythora posts your statement in Accounting, showing streams, gross revenue, and your net for that partner report.
You get paid once your balance clears the payout threshold.

Typical per-stream ranges

These are industry averages, not guarantees:

Apple Music: $0.006 - $0.010
Amazon Music Unlimited: $0.004 - $0.008
Spotify: $0.003 - $0.005
YouTube Music: $0.002 - $0.004

Rythora-owned music services

Artists keep 100% of eligible master recording royalties generated through Rythora-owned music services. Distribution to third-party services remains subject to the applicable terms, reporting, deductions, taxes, and policies of those services and Rythora's Distribution Terms. Your Distribution Agreement in Account → Agreement is the final authority for your account.

Payout schedule

Payouts run monthly for balances above $25. Complete your Airwallex tax form and bank payout details before you can withdraw. Tax setup is under Distribution setup; bank payout (beneficiary) setup is under Earnings.