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Music Royalty Calculator India 2026
Calculate how much you'd earn from Spotify, JioSaavn, Apple Music, YouTube Music and more — and see how much you save by choosing Western Beats over DistroKid or CD Baby.
Estimated Earnings — 100,000 streams/month
🎵 Spotify
₹25.1K
$300.00
🎶 JioSaavn
₹12.5K
$150.00
🍎 Apple Music
₹41.8K
$500.00
▶️ YouTube Music
₹16.7K
$200.00
🎼 Gaana
₹8.3K
$100.00
Total (monthly)
₹1.04L
With Western Beats (free)
DistroKid Fee Lost (monthly)
-₹160
$22.99/yr subscription
CD Baby 9% Cut (monthly)
-₹9.4K
9% of every royalty
* Estimates based on average per-stream rates. Actual royalties vary by listener country, subscription tier (premium vs free), and platform agreements. USD/INR rate: ₹83.5. These are projections only, not guaranteed earnings.
Keep Every Rupee You Earn
Western Beats is free. No subscription. No per-release fee. You earned that ₹1.04L — keep it all.
Submit Your Music Free →Royalty FAQ for Indian Artists
How much does Spotify pay per stream in India?
Spotify pays approximately $0.003–$0.005 per stream globally. For Indian listeners specifically, the rate is around $0.001–$0.003 due to lower subscription prices in India compared to the US or UK.
How much does JioSaavn pay per stream?
JioSaavn pays approximately ₹0.08–₹0.15 per stream (~$0.001–$0.002). Rates vary based on premium vs free-tier users and quarterly payment cycles.
How many streams do I need to earn ₹1 lakh?
On Spotify, roughly 500,000–1,000,000 streams. On JioSaavn, roughly 700,000–1,200,000 streams. The exact number depends on where your listeners are and which subscription tier they use.
How often does Western Beats pay royalties?
Western Beats pays royalties on a quarterly basis (every 3 months) for most platforms, and every 2 months for YouTube royalties, once the platform reporting is received.
Does Western Beats take a percentage of my royalties?
Western Beats operates on a revenue share model — we earn only when you earn. The exact share is outlined in the distribution agreement. There is no upfront fee or annual subscription.