Twitch Sub Calculator
Calculate your potential monthly earnings from Twitch subscriptions
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Twitch Subscription Tiers Explained
Twitch offers three subscription tiers that allow viewers to support their favourite streamers whilst receiving exclusive benefits. Each tier provides different perks for subscribers and generates varying levels of revenue for content creators.
| Subscription Tier | Price (UK) | Affiliate Earnings (50%) | Partner Earnings (70%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | £3.99/month | £2.00/month | £2.80/month |
| Tier 2 | £7.99/month | £4.00/month | £5.60/month |
| Tier 3 | £19.99/month | £10.00/month | £14.00/month |
Tier 1 Subscriptions
The most popular subscription option amongst viewers, Tier 1 subs cost £3.99 per month in the UK. Subscribers gain access to channel emotes, ad-free viewing, and a subscriber badge. This tier represents the entry point for viewers who want to support streamers without a significant financial commitment.
Tier 2 Subscriptions
Priced at £7.99 monthly, Tier 2 offers additional emote slots and enhanced subscriber recognition. Viewers who choose this tier typically want to show greater support for creators they watch regularly. The doubled price point reflects twice the commitment of Tier 1 subscribers.
Tier 3 Subscriptions
The premium subscription tier costs £19.99 per month and provides maximum emote access and the highest level of subscriber status. Tier 3 subscribers often receive special recognition from streamers and access to exclusive content or chat privileges. This tier generates the most revenue per subscriber for content creators.
Affiliate vs Partner Revenue Share
Twitch operates two monetisation programmes that determine how much revenue streamers receive from subscriptions. The programme you qualify for significantly impacts your earnings from each subscriber.
Twitch Affiliate Programme
Affiliates receive a 50% revenue share on all subscription tiers. To qualify as an affiliate, streamers must meet these requirements:
- Stream for at least 500 minutes over the last 30 days
- Broadcast on at least 7 different days
- Maintain an average of 3 concurrent viewers
- Have a minimum of 50 followers
Twitch Partner Programme
Partners typically receive a 70% revenue share, though individual contracts may vary. Partnership represents the highest tier of Twitch recognition and requires:
- Stream for at least 25 hours over the last 30 days
- Broadcast on at least 12 different days
- Maintain an average of 75 concurrent viewers
- Demonstrate consistent content quality and community engagement
The difference between affiliate and partner revenue share becomes substantial as subscriber counts grow. A partner with 100 Tier 1 subscribers earns £80 more per month than an affiliate with the same subscriber count.
Maximising Your Subscription Revenue
Build Consistent Streaming Habits
Regular streaming schedules help viewers know when to tune in and increase the likelihood of subscription conversions. Consistency builds trust and community, which directly correlates with higher subscriber retention rates. Most successful streamers maintain at least 3-5 broadcast days per week.
Engage With Your Community
Active chat interaction and community building encourage viewers to become paying subscribers. Recognise new subscribers during streams, create subscriber-only perks like Discord channels or special gaming sessions, and foster a welcoming environment that makes people want to support your channel financially.
Offer Compelling Subscriber Benefits
Beyond the standard Twitch perks, create additional value for subscribers. Custom emotes that resonate with your community, subscriber-only streams or events, and exclusive content like behind-the-scenes footage or early access to announcements can motivate viewers to subscribe and maintain their subscriptions.
Encourage Gifted Subscriptions
Gifted subs allow existing subscribers to purchase subscriptions for other viewers in your channel. Creating moments during streams where viewers feel excited to gift subs can significantly boost your subscriber count. Many streamers set sub goals or host special events when reaching subscriber milestones to encourage gifting.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Twitch pay subscription revenue?
Twitch processes payments approximately 15 days after the end of each month, but only once you reach the £50 payout threshold. If you haven’t earned £50, your balance carries over to the following month until you meet the minimum. Payment methods include direct bank transfer, PayPal, and other options depending on your location.
Do regional subscription prices affect my earnings?
Yes, Twitch uses regional pricing to make subscriptions more accessible in different countries. Subscribers in regions with lower purchasing power pay less, which means you earn less per subscription from those regions. However, regional pricing can increase your total subscriber count, potentially resulting in higher overall revenue despite lower per-subscriber earnings.
What happens if a subscriber cancels their subscription?
Subscribers can cancel at any time, but you still receive payment for the current billing period. Cancelled subscriptions won’t renew the following month. High cancellation rates often indicate issues with content consistency, community engagement, or subscriber value proposition. Monitoring your subscription retention through Twitch analytics helps identify patterns.
Can I negotiate a better revenue share as a partner?
Some Twitch partners with substantial viewership negotiate custom contracts that may include better revenue splits or other benefits. However, these negotiations typically only occur for channels with consistently high viewership and subscriber counts. Most partners maintain the standard 70% revenue share agreement.
Do Prime Gaming subscriptions pay the same as regular subs?
Prime Gaming subscriptions (formerly Twitch Prime) provide the same revenue to streamers as regular Tier 1 subscriptions. Amazon Prime members can link their account to Twitch and subscribe to one channel for free each month. From the streamer’s perspective, these count as normal Tier 1 subs with the same revenue share.
How do gifted subscriptions work for streamers?
Gifted subscriptions generate the same revenue for streamers as regular subscriptions. When a viewer gifts subs to your channel, you receive your standard revenue share for each gifted subscription. Recipients of gifted subs gain all the benefits of a paid subscription for one month, and many choose to continue as paying subscribers after the gifted period ends.
Are subscriptions better than donations for streamers?
Subscriptions provide more reliable monthly income compared to sporadic donations. Subscribers also generate recurring revenue automatically each month until they cancel. Whilst individual donations might sometimes exceed subscription revenue, the predictable nature of subscription income helps with financial planning. Additionally, subscriptions integrate directly with Twitch, whereas donations typically use third-party services with their own fees.
What’s the average subscriber count for Twitch streamers?
Most affiliate streamers have between 5 and 50 subscribers, whilst established partners might have anywhere from 100 to several thousand. Elite streamers with tens of thousands of concurrent viewers can have subscriber counts exceeding 10,000. Building a subscriber base takes time, consistent content, and active community engagement.