Streaming Royalty Rates in the Philippines
Estimated per-stream payouts in the Philippines for 2026, and what your streams there are worth
Emerging marketThe Philippines has some of the highest music engagement per capita in the world. Filipino listeners spend more hours streaming than almost anyone. Most of it is ad-supported, so rates stay low, but OPM (Original Pilipino Music) has ridden this engagement to a streaming renaissance.
Per-stream rates in the Philippines
| Platform | Estimated rate | Typical |
|---|---|---|
 Spotify | $0.00045 to $0.00075 | $0.00060 |
 Apple Music | $0.00090 to $0.0015 | $0.0012 |
 YouTube Music | $0.00079 to $0.0013 | $0.0010 |
 Amazon Music | $0.00068 to $0.0011 | $0.00090 |
 Tidal | $0.0015 to $0.0024 | $0.0019 |
 Deezer | $0.00068 to $0.0011 | $0.00090 |
 Qobuz | $0.0021 to $0.0035 | $0.0028 |
Estimates derived from global platform averages adjusted for Philippines's subscription pricing and premium/free listener mix. Actual payouts vary monthly, so check your distributor statement for real figures.
What would your streams in the Philippines earn?
Spotify $60.00 Apple Music $120.00 YouTube Music $105.00 Amazon Music $90.00 Tidal $195.00 Deezer $90.00 Qobuz $280.50
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No streaming platform pays a fixed global rate. Each service pools the subscription and advertising revenue it earns in a market, then splits that pool across all streams played there. Philippines is a emerging market: huge listening volume at very low local price points; per-stream rates are a fraction of us levels.
For artists, the takeaway isn't to chase high-rate countries. It's to know what your audience is worth. A fanbase in the Philippines pays differently than the same play counts elsewhere, which changes what a realistic revenue goal looks like. Run your own numbers in our streaming royalty calculator, see how listener country changes your payouts, or compare rates in other markets below.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Spotify pay per stream in the Philippines?
Spotify streams in the Philippines generate an estimated $0.00045 to $0.00075 per stream, with a typical figure around $0.00060. The exact amount changes monthly with the size of the local royalty pool and the mix of premium and ad-supported listeners.
Why are streaming rates in the Philippines different from US rates?
Per-stream value follows local revenue, not a global tariff. Philippines is a emerging market: huge listening volume at very low local price points; per-stream rates are a fraction of us levels. Subscription pricing in local currency, the premium/free listener split, and exchange rates all feed the royalty pool your streams are paid from.
Which platform pays the most per stream in the Philippines?
Among the major platforms, Qobuz has the highest estimated per-stream rate in the Philippines at around $0.0028. Remember that a higher rate on a smaller platform usually means fewer total streams. Total payout depends on where listeners actually are.
Rates in other countries
