Wondering how much money you can make streaming? This free streaming money calculator estimates your Twitch, YouTube and Kick income from subscriptions, bits, donations and ads — with the platform's revenue split applied automatically. No signup, instant results.
How streaming income works
Your streaming revenue comes from a few stackable sources. Paid subscriptions are shared with the platform — Twitch pays most creators a 50/50 split, some partners get 70/30, and Kick advertises up to 95/5. Bits (Twitch's cheering currency) are worth about one US cent each to you. Donations and tips through Streamlabs, StreamElements or PayPal go straight to you, minus a small payment-processor fee. Ad revenue depends on how many ads you run and your average concurrent viewers.
This calculator adds those sources together and applies the split you choose, so you get a realistic monthly and yearly estimate in seconds. It's an estimate, not a guarantee — real payouts vary with taxes, chargebacks, gifted-sub timing and platform promotions.
How much do streamers make?
There is no single answer — earnings scale with community size and how actively people support you. Here are three realistic monthly snapshots on Twitch at a 50/50 split:
Hobby streamer — 30 Tier 1 subs, 2,000 bits, $20 in tips ≈ $115 / month.
Growing streamer — 150 Tier 1 + 15 Tier 2 subs, 15,000 bits, $200 tips ≈ $780 / month.
Established streamer — 800 Tier 1 + 60 Tier 2 + 15 Tier 3 subs, 80,000 bits, $1,500 tips ≈ $5,300 / month.
Plug your own numbers into the calculator above to see where you land. These are gross figures before taxes and processor fees.
Twitch vs YouTube vs Kick: the revenue split compared
The biggest difference between platforms is how much of each subscription you keep. Twitch pays most creators a 50/50 split, and some established partners negotiate 70/30. YouTube channel memberships are typically 70/30 in the creator's favour. Kick advertises an industry-leading 95/5 subscription split. Tips and donations are 100% yours on every platform — only the platform-run subscriptions are shared, which is why the split toggle above matters so much.
How to use this calculator
Pick your platform and sub split, then enter how many Tier 1/2/3 subscribers you have, your monthly bits, your average donations, and any ad or other income. The result updates instantly and breaks your income down by source so you can see what drives it.
How to earn more from your stream
A few levers move the needle most: convert regular viewers into subscribers with sub-only perks and custom emotes; run occasional sub and bit goals plus hype trains; enable and pace ads sensibly; add off-platform tipping (Streamlabs, StreamElements, Ko-fi); and pursue sponsorships once your viewership is consistent. A reliable, well-run stream keeps supporters around — which is exactly what the Bregvorn dashboard is built for.
Frequently asked questions
How much money do streamers make?
It ranges enormously. A hobby streamer with 20–50 subs might make $50–150/month, a mid-size streamer with a few hundred subs plus bits and donations can make $1,000–5,000/month, and top partnered streamers earn far more from subs, sponsorships and ads combined.
How much is a Twitch sub worth to the streamer?
A Tier 1 sub is $4.99. Under the standard 50/50 split the streamer keeps about $2.50; under a 70/30 deal about $3.49. Tier 2 ($9.99) and Tier 3 ($24.99) scale up the same way. Prime subs pay the streamer the same as a Tier 1.
How much do 1,000 Twitch subs make per month?
Roughly $2,500/month at a standard 50/50 split if they are all Tier 1 ($4.99 × 1,000 × 0.5). A 70/30 split raises that to about $3,490, and a mix of higher tiers pushes it higher still.
How much is 100 bits / 1,000 bits worth?
1 bit is worth about $0.01 to the streamer, so 100 bits ≈ $1.00 and 1,000 bits ≈ $10. Viewers pay a little more when buying bits — the difference is Twitch's cut on the purchase side.
Do I need to be a Twitch Partner or Affiliate to earn?
Yes — you need at least Affiliate status to unlock subs and bits. Affiliates get the standard 50/50 sub split; Partners can qualify for better terms. Donations through third-party tools work at any level.
Do donations get a platform cut?
Direct tips via Streamlabs, StreamElements or PayPal are not split with the platform — they go to you. You will still lose a small payment-processor fee (typically ~3%), which this estimate does not subtract.
How are gifted subs counted?
Gifted subs pay the streamer exactly like a normal sub of that tier in the month they are gifted. Enter them in the tier counts above for the month they land.
Is streaming income taxable?
In most countries, yes — streaming income is taxable self-employment or hobby income. This calculator shows gross estimates; set aside a portion for taxes and check your local rules.
More free tools for streamers
Bregvorn is building a full set of free, no-signup tools for creators — an OBS bitrate calculator, emote & badge resizer, Twitch panel maker, fancy text generator and more. Browse the free tools hub and check back as we ship them.
Last updated: July 2026 · Estimates only, not financial advice.