A new report by Duetti reveals significant disparities in streaming royalty rates among major music platforms. Amazon Music leads with $8.80 per 1,000 streams, followed by Apple Music ($6.20), YouTube ($4.80), and Spotify ($3.00).

The global average streaming royalty rate stands at $3.41 per 1,000 streams in 2024, showing a slight decrease from $3.46 in 2023 and $3.69 in 2022. This stabilization comes despite recent price increases across platforms.

Key findings:

• Amazon Music pays nearly triple Spotify's rate
• Apple Music pays more than double Spotify's rate
• Spotify requires 1,000 annual streams before paying royalties
• Apple Music offers higher rates for spatial audio content
• Spotify's Discovery Mode usage doubled to 26% in 2024

Spotify disputed these findings, stating that they reject a per-stream payment model as it would "incentivize streaming services to minimize streams." They emphasize focusing on total payouts rather than per-stream rates.

Industry implications include:

• Continued growth in streaming volume
• Increasing AI-generated content
• Expanding market reach in challenging monetization regions
• Impact of price increases on royalty structures

The streaming landscape continues to evolve, with monetization strategies and royalty structures remaining key factors in the industry's development.

Note: Photo Credit: Brett Jordan

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