Bits & Donations Value Calculator
See exactly what you earn from Twitch bits and tip donations after platform and payment processor fees.
Bits pack pricing (web)
| Pack | Viewer pays | Streamer gets | $/100 bits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 bits | $1.40 | $1.00 | $1.400 |
| 500 bits | $7.00 | $5.00 | $1.400 |
| 1,500 bits | $19.95 | $15.00 | $1.330 |
| 5,000 bits | $64.40 | $50.00 | $1.288 |
| 10,000 bits | $126.00 | $100.00 | $1.260 |
| 25,000 bits | $308.00 | $250.00 | $1.232 |
How the calculation works
Twitch bits have a fixed streamer payout of $0.01 per bit — regardless of which pack the viewer bought. Viewers pay a premium: a 100-bit pack costs $1.40, so the viewer pays 40% more than you receive.
For tips and donations, neither Streamlabs nor StreamElements charges a platform fee. The only deductions are standard payment processor fees: Stripe and PayPal both charge 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction. Smaller donations have a higher effective fee rate because of the fixed $0.30 charge.
Frequently asked questions
Do Streamlabs or StreamElements take a cut of my tips?
No — both platforms charge 0% on tips. You only pay the payment processor fee (Stripe or PayPal: 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction). That's it.
Why does Twitch pay $0.01 per bit when viewers pay more?
Twitch takes a cut of the bit purchase as their platform fee. Viewers pay between $0.0123 and $0.0140 per bit depending on pack size; streamers always receive exactly $0.01.
Are mobile bit purchases more expensive?
Yes — iOS and Android in-app purchases add roughly 30% due to Apple/Google store fees. Viewers who already hold bits in their account don't pay any extra to cheer.
What's the best value bits pack for viewers?
Larger packs have a lower cost per bit. The 25,000-bit pack ($308) costs ~$0.0123/bit, while the 100-bit pack ($1.40) costs $0.0140/bit. The difference is small — streamers still get $0.01 regardless.
Can viewers cheer bits anonymously?
Yes — Twitch has an Anonymous Cheer option that lets viewers send bits without showing their username in chat. The streamer still receives the full payout; only the identity is hidden.
What are Cheermotes?
Cheermotes are animated emotes that appear in chat when someone cheers bits. Twitch provides default Cheermotes (like Cheer1, Cheer100, Cheer10000). Affiliates can create one custom Cheermote; Partners unlock custom animated ones at Bit thresholds (1, 100, 1000, 5000, 10000).
Do bits expire?
No — Twitch bits do not expire. Viewers can hold bits indefinitely and use them on any channel that has bits enabled. Only channels that have reached Affiliate or Partner status can receive bits.
What's the minimum bits cheer amount?
The minimum cheer is 1 bit. However, many streamers set a minimum cheer threshold in their Twitch settings (commonly 100 bits) to prevent spam. Viewers cheering below the threshold will be notified their cheer doesn't qualify for the channel minimum.