How the Twitch sub revenue split works
Every Twitch subscription is split between the streamer and the platform. What fraction you keep — 50% or 70% — is the biggest single lever on your Twitch income, bigger than any tier mix or bits strategy.
The standard 50/50 deal
Affiliates and most partners keep 50% of net sub revenue. In practice: a $4.99 Tier 1 sub pays you about $2.50, a $9.99 Tier 2 about $5.00, and a $24.99 Tier 3 about $12.50. "Net" matters — taxes, currency conversion, and mobile-store fees are deducted before the split, so subs bought through the iOS app can pay noticeably less than the desktop price implies.
Partner Plus: the 70/30 tier
Streamers who sustain enough paid subscription points over consecutive months qualify for Partner Plus and keep 70% of net sub revenue, up to an annual cap — after the cap, revenue reverts to 50/50. At the top qualifying level, that's roughly $3.49 per Tier 1 sub instead of $2.50: a streamer holding 1,000 Tier 1 subs earns about $1,000/month more on Partner Plus than on the standard deal, for identical subs.
What the split table looks like
| Sub | Viewer pays | You keep (50%) | You keep (70%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | $4.99 | $2.50 | $3.49 |
| Tier 2 | $9.99 | $5.00 | $6.99 |
| Tier 3 | $24.99 | $12.49 | $17.49 |
Figures are before payment-processing deductions on net revenue. Bits are separate: every bit cheered pays exactly $0.01 regardless of your sub split.
Put your own numbers in
- Twitch calculatorsubs by tier, bits, split
- 1,000 subscribers≈ $2,495 – $3,493/mo
- 5,000 subscribers≈ $12,475 – $17,465/mo
- 10,000 subscribers≈ $24,950 – $34,930/mo
- Kick vs Twitch95/5 vs 50/50 compared
Frequently asked questions
What percentage does Twitch take from subs?
50% on the standard deal — a $4.99 Tier 1 sub pays the streamer about $2.50. Streamers who qualify for Partner Plus keep 70% (about $3.49 per Tier 1 sub) up to an annual revenue cap.
How do I qualify for the 70/30 split?
Through the Partner Plus program: sustain the required paid subscription points threshold (Prime subs and gift bombs count differently) for consecutive months. Qualification is automatic once you hit the bar.
Do Tier 2 and Tier 3 subs use the same split?
Yes. The percentage is identical across tiers, so a $9.99 Tier 2 sub pays roughly double Tier 1 and a $24.99 Tier 3 roughly five times — same split, bigger base.
Do Prime Gaming subs pay the same as regular subs?
They pay out to the streamer like a Tier 1 sub, but cost the viewer nothing extra (included with Amazon Prime). They must be manually renewed each month, so Prime sub counts fluctuate more.