Does Kick pay more than Twitch?

On subscriptions, yes - Kick's 95/5 split nets about $4.74 per Tier 1 sub versus Twitch's ~$2.50 at the standard 50/50, roughly double. But Twitch has a far larger audience plus bits and ads, so total earnings depend on more than the split.

What is Kick's revenue split?

Kick uses a 95/5 split - streamers keep 95% of subscription revenue and Kick takes 5% as a processing fee. Twitch's standard is 50/50, rising to 60/40 or 70/30 on its Plus Program.

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Kick vs Twitch (2026): which pays streamers more?

Last updated June 2026 · ~5 min read

Kick's 95/5 split roughly doubles your take per sub. But Twitch has the audience, bits and ads. So which actually earns you more? Here's the honest breakdown, with calculators for both.

The split, side by side

	Kick	Twitch
Sub split	95 / 5	50 / 50 (up to 70/30 on Plus)
Tier 1 sub ($4.99) nets	~$4.74	~$2.50
Bits / cheering	Tipping & gifting	Bits ($0.01 each)
Ads	Smaller ad business	~50% of ad revenue
Incentives	Creator Incentive Program (hourly)	Ads Incentive, Prime subs
Audience size	Smaller, growing	Much larger

Rates as of 2026; terms can change. Verify in each platform's dashboard.

On subs, Kick wins decisively

Kick keeps just 5% (a processing fee), so a $4.99 Tier 1 sub pays you about $4.74 — versus roughly $2.50 on Twitch's standard 50/50. For a streamer with a loyal sub base, that's close to double the sub income. Kick's Creator Incentive Program (hourly pay for qualifying streamers) sweetens it further.

But Twitch wins on reach (and that often wins overall)

Twitch is far larger, with deeper discovery, an established bits/ads economy, and Prime subs that cost viewers nothing extra. A bigger, more monetizable audience can out-earn a more generous split — the same way a lower music royalty on a bigger platform can still pay more. Many streamers multi-stream or test both.

Bottom line: if you can bring your audience with you, Kick's 95/5 puts more in your pocket per sub. If you're still growing, Twitch's reach and ad/bits economy usually win. Run your real sub counts through both.

Run your own numbers

Kick Payout Calculator Twitch Payout Calculator

Frequently asked questions

Does Kick really pay double Twitch?

On subs, roughly yes — ~$4.74 vs ~$2.50 per Tier 1 sub thanks to the 95/5 vs 50/50 split. But total earnings also include bits, ads and audience size, where Twitch is stronger.

Can I stream on both?

Many do — Twitch loosened its exclusivity rules, so multi-streaming or testing Kick is common. Compare your sub income on each with the calculators above.

Is Twitch's Plus Program worth it?

It raises your sub split to 60/40 or 70/30 if you qualify — closer to Kick but still below 95%. Model it in the Twitch payout calculator.