Kick Monetisation Calculator
Enter your subscriber count and see what you'd take home on Kick's 95/5 split, then compare it side by side with Twitch's standard 50/50 share.
Estimated monthly subscription income (Kick)
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Kick vs Twitch take-home
How Kick monetisation works
Kick's headline feature is its 95/5 subscription split: streamers keep about 95% of every subscription, with Kick taking roughly 5%. With subs priced at $4.99, that's around $4.74 to the streamer per sub. The same $4.99 sub on Twitch's standard 50/50 split is worth about $2.50 to the streamer, so Kick's split is close to double on subscriptions alone.
That difference is the main reason creators give Kick a look. This calculator focuses on subscription income so you can compare the two platforms cleanly. Tips, donations, and Kick's creator-program payouts are extra and vary too much to estimate.
The catch: subs only matter if you have an audience
A better split is only worth more if people are subscribing, and that comes down to reach and a loyal community. Kick is still growing, which is exactly why it's a good time to build an audience there. Targeted Kick growth strengthens the early signals that help real viewers discover your stream while the platform is finding its audience.
Kick monetisation, answered
How does Kick pay streamers?
Kick is known for a 95/5 subscription split: streamers keep about 95% of each subscription, with Kick taking around 5%. Subscriptions are typically priced at $4.99, so a streamer keeps roughly $4.74 per sub. Kick also runs creator programs with additional ways to earn.
How does Kick's split compare to Twitch?
Twitch's standard split is 50/50, so a streamer keeps about $2.50 from a $4.99 sub (some established Partners get 70/30). On Kick's 95/5 split the same sub is worth roughly $4.74 to the streamer, close to double, which is the main draw for creators considering the platform.
Is this estimate exact?
It's a close estimate based on the headline split and standard sub pricing. Your real take-home can vary with payment processing, taxes, gifted-sub promotions, and any creator-program bonuses, so treat it as a ballpark.
Does this include donations or the creator program?
No. This focuses on subscription income so you can compare platforms cleanly. Tips, donations, and Kick's creator-program payouts are extra and vary too much to estimate here.
Better split, bigger audience.
Realistic, paced Kick growth designed to strengthen the early signals the platform rewards is coming soon. See the service page for what's planned.