Twitch Sub Revenue Calculator

About the Twitch Sub Revenue Calculator

Twitch subscriptions are the bread and butter of streamer income. Unlike donations or bits, subs renew monthly and create predictable revenue. This calculator shows what your subscription roster is actually worth after Twitch takes its cut, broken down by tier so you can see where the money comes from.

The default split for Twitch Affiliates and most Partners is 50/50. That means a $4.99 Tier 1 sub puts $2.50 in the streamer's pocket. A Tier 2 sub at $9.99 yields $5, and a Tier 3 sub at $24.99 yields $12.50. Tier 3 subs are rare but punch well above their weight on revenue.

The 70/30 Twitch Plus Bump

Twitch's Plus program (formerly Partner Plus) bumps qualifying streamers to a 70/30 split on the first $100,000 in annual subscription revenue. To qualify, you typically need to maintain 350+ paid subs for three consecutive months. Once you cross $100k, the split reverts to 50/50.

Prime Subs Count Like Tier 1

Amazon Prime members get one free sub per month to use on any channel. Prime subs pay out the same as a Tier 1 sub from the streamer's perspective: about $2.50 at the standard split. The catch is that Prime subs don't auto-renew, so retention is harder. Treat them like seasonal customers.

What This Calculator Does Not Include

Real Twitch payouts are reduced by payment processing fees (2-5%), international tax withholding for foreign subs, and chargebacks from refunded subs. Add 5-10% to your mental discount when budgeting. This calculator also excludes bits, ads, and donations — see our Twitch Bits Revenue Calculator for cheering income, or the broader Stream Revenue Calculator for an all-in estimate.

Strategies to Grow Sub Revenue

Sub trains, sub goals, and Tier 2/3 upgrade incentives are the levers most streamers pull. Custom emotes, sub-only chat modes, and tier-exclusive Discord roles give viewers a reason to upgrade. Sub gifting events also create predictable revenue spikes you can build content around. Pair this with our Affiliate Progress Calculator if you're still working toward Affiliate status, and the Subathon Timer Calculator when planning a sub drive event.

Who This Tool Is For

New streamers planning their first month, mid-size streamers projecting income for tax purposes, and anyone curious how much their favorite streamer might be making from subs. The calculator is a planning aid, not an accountant — always confirm actual payouts in your Twitch dashboard.