Tidal Royalty Calculator 2026
How much does Tidal pay per stream? Use our free calculator to estimate your Tidal royalties. Tidal pays an average of $0.01 per stream.
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Tidal Payment Rate Breakdown
| Streams | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 | $8-13 | $10.00 | $13.00 |
| 10,000 | $80-130 | $100.00 | $130.00 |
| 100,000 | $800-1,300 | $1000.00 | $1300.00 |
| 1,000,000 | $8,000-13,000 | $10000.00 | $13000.00 |
Factors That Affect Tidal Royalties
Direct artist payment model
Fan subscription weighting
Country
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Other tips: release consistently to build algorithm favor, pitch to Tidal editorial playlists before release, optimize your metadata and artwork, and promote across social media to drive external traffic.