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3 articles on twitch.
Start with Twitch vs YouTube for Streamers in 2026: Which Pays More?
Twitch pays $2.50 per Tier 1 sub on a 50/50 split. YouTube pays 55% of ad revenue from your first day in YPP. For small streamers, YouTube's ad model often outpays Twitch's sub model — here's the breakdown.
Kick pays 95/5 ($4.75/sub). Twitch pays 50/50 ($2.50/sub). For subscription revenue Kick wins by nearly 2x — but Twitch has 10x the audience and a lower entry bar. Here's when each platform makes sense.
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Twitch pays streamers 50% of subscription revenue — roughly $2.50 per Tier 1 sub — plus $0.01 per Bit. Here's the full breakdown for Affiliates, Partners, and ads.