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Quick answer: a Tier 1 sub costs viewers $5.99 and pays streamers roughly $3.00 at the standard 50/50 split (about $4.19 at 70/30). Enter any Tier 1, 2, and 3 mix below to estimate viewer cost, streamer payout, and Twitch's cut instantly — including gifted-sub bundles.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-28 · Base US web prices · Regional, mobile, and promo prices differ.
Tier 1 $5.99 · Tier 2 $9.99 · Tier 3 $24.99 base prices
Streamer earns (50% split)
$74.88
25 subs · viewers pay $149.75 · Twitch keeps $74.88
Tier 1 × 25
$74.88
Viewers pay $149.75
Tier 2 × 0
$0.00
Viewers pay $0.00
Tier 3 × 0
$0.00
Viewers pay $0.00
Estimates use US web base prices (Tier 1 $5.99, Tier 2 $9.99, Tier 3 $24.99) and a flat 50/50 Affiliate split. Prime subs, gifted-sub promos, regional pricing, taxes, and individual Partner contracts change real payouts. Non-USD figures use indicative Oct-2026 rates for planning only — Twitch charges local checkout prices. Confirm in your Twitch payout dashboard.
Twitch subscriptions are recurring monthly payments. Unlike Twitch Bits (one-time cheers worth $0.01 each), subs auto-renew and come in three tiers with a revenue split between Twitch and the streamer.
| Tier | Viewer pays | Streamer (50/50) | Streamer (70/30) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | $5.99 | ~$3.00 | ~$4.19 |
| Tier 2 | $9.99 | ~$5.00 | ~$6.99 |
| Tier 3 | $24.99 | ~$12.50 | ~$17.49 |
| Gifted Tier 1 subs | Viewer pays | Streamer (50/50) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 subs | $29.95 | ~$14.98 |
| 10 subs | $59.90 | ~$29.95 |
| 25 subs | $149.75 | ~$74.88 |
| 50 subs | $299.50 | ~$149.75 |
| 100 subs | $599.00 | ~$299.50 |
Affiliates earn 50/50 on subs. Partners typically start at 50/50 as well, with larger channels negotiating 60/40 or 70/30. Your contract, region, and taxes all affect the final payout — use the toggle in the calculator above to compare both worlds. Sub income pools with Bits earnings toward the ~$50 minimum payout, paid around the 15th of each month. Unsure which income fits your channel? Read our Twitch Bits vs subscriptions comparison and learn how to cheer with Bits.
Viewer prices are local — Twitch sets per-country sub prices plus VAT/GST, so your checkout rarely matches the $5.99 base. Use the currency switcher in the calculator for an indicative conversion, then confirm at checkout. Streamer payouts are always USD (~$3.00 per Tier 1 at 50/50), converted by your bank or PayPal outside the US, on the same ~$50 minimum and ~15th schedule. Complete the dashboard tax interview (treaty forms where eligible).
Tier prices ($5.99 / $9.99 / $24.99) are US web base prices; mobile, regional, and promotional pricing differs. Split math is a straight percentage of the base price before taxes and fees — real contracts vary. Confirm exact revenue in your Twitch payout dashboard. Official references: Twitch subscriptions guide and Twitch monetized streamer agreement.
Verification method: every estimate on this page is tier price × count × split, using US web base prices (Tier 1 $5.99, Tier 2 $9.99, Tier 3 $24.99). Splits are modeled at flat 50/50 and 70/30 — real Partner contracts, regional prices, promos, and taxes move actual payouts, so confirm in your Twitch payout dashboard.
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US web base prices are Tier 1 $5.99, Tier 2 $9.99, and Tier 3 $24.99 per month. Gifted subs cost the same as regular subs. Mobile, regional pricing, taxes, and promos change the exact checkout price.
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Content Updated At : 2026-09-28