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Dominant live-streaming platform for gaming and IRL content with subs, Bits tips, and ad-revenue share.
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30-50%
Payout
monthly
Category
Live streaming
Countries
Global, payout methods vary
About Twitch
Twitch is the largest live-streaming platform, focused on gaming, IRL, and creative content. Affiliates and Partners earn through channel subscriptions (default 50/50; Partner Plus tiers unlock 60/40 at 100 Plus Points and 70/30 at 300 Plus Points, with the $100K cap on 70/30 removed in January 2024), Bits tips at $0.01 per Bit, and ad-revenue share that scales from 30% to 55% under the Ads Incentive Program.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Largest live audience and discovery in the category
- Multiple monetization levers (subs, Bits, ads)
- Partner Plus path to 70/30 sub split for growing channels
- Native chat and community tooling built in
Cons
- Default 50/50 sub split is worse than Kick
- No subscriber email list, relationship owned by Twitch
- Exclusivity rules limit simulcasting for Partners
Full breakdown
- Platform fee
- 30-50% · of revenue (subs and ads)
- Payout speed
- monthly
- Minimum payout
- $50
- Countries supported
- Global, payout methods vary
- Email list export
- None
- Custom domain
- No
- Community features
- Chat, channel points, emotes, Discord integrations
Common questions
How much does Twitch charge creators?
Twitch charges 30-50% (of revenue (subs and ads)). This is charged on every transaction. Minimum payout threshold is $50.
How fast does Twitch pay out?
Twitch pays creators on a monthly cadence. The minimum balance required before a payout is triggered is $50.
Can I export my subscriber list from Twitch?
No — Twitch does not give creators subscriber email addresses. The subscriber relationship stays on-platform.
What can creators earn from on Twitch?
Twitch supports subs, tips, sponsor, ads. Fees apply as noted above.
Which countries does Twitch support?
Twitch pays out in: Global, payout methods vary. If your country isn't on the supported list, you typically can't receive payouts from Twitch directly.
What are the best Twitch alternatives?
The closest peers to Twitch are Kick, YouTube, Rumble. See the Compare sidebar on this page for side-by-side breakdowns.