Streaming Royalty Rates in Singapore
Estimated per-stream payouts in Singapore for 2026, and what your streams there are worth
Strong marketSingapore is Southeast Asia's premium outlier: high incomes and strong subscription adoption in a small population. It's also the regional hub where platforms set their Southeast Asian strategy, making it a disproportionately useful market to chart in.
Per-stream rates in Singapore
| Platform | Estimated rate | Typical |
|---|---|---|
 Spotify | $0.0021 to $0.0035 | $0.0028 |
 Apple Music | $0.0042 to $0.0070 | $0.0056 |
 YouTube Music | $0.0037 to $0.0061 | $0.0049 |
 Amazon Music | $0.0032 to $0.0052 | $0.0042 |
 Tidal | $0.0068 to $0.0114 | $0.0091 |
 Deezer | $0.0032 to $0.0052 | $0.0042 |
 Qobuz | $0.0098 to $0.0164 | $0.0131 |
Estimates derived from global platform averages adjusted for Singapore'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 Singapore earn?
Spotify $280.00 Apple Music $560.00 YouTube Music $490.00 Amazon Music $420.00 Tidal $910.00 Deezer $420.00 Qobuz $1,309.00
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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. Singapore is a strong market: mature streaming market with solid premium adoption; rates sit somewhat below the top tier.
For artists, the takeaway isn't to chase high-rate countries. It's to know what your audience is worth. A fanbase in Singapore 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 Singapore?
Spotify streams in Singapore generate an estimated $0.0021 to $0.0035 per stream, with a typical figure around $0.0028. 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 Singapore different from US rates?
Per-stream value follows local revenue, not a global tariff. Singapore is a strong market: mature streaming market with solid premium adoption; rates sit somewhat below the top tier. 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 Singapore?
Among the major platforms, Qobuz has the highest estimated per-stream rate in Singapore at around $0.0131. 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
