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3. Market Share
Adjust platform split (Total should be 100%)
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2026 Streaming Economics for Artists
Navigating the music streaming economy in 2026 requires understanding Payout Per Stream (PPS) fluctuations. Unlike a flat rate, earnings are determined by territorial subscription pricing and platform revenue pools.
Streams in South Africa (ZAR) or India (INR) pay differently than the USA (USD) because platforms adjust fees for local purchasing power. Our tool provides territory-weighted forecasts to help artists audit their real-world Return on Investment (ROI).
Industry Glossary
- Mechanical Royalties: Revenue generated from the reproduction of your musical works.
- Recoupable Expenses: The costs (Production & Marketing) that must be repaid from royalties before an artist sees a profit.
- Pro-Rata Model: The system where platforms pool subscription fees and distribute them based on an artist's share of total streams.