Emote Commission Price Calculator
Find fair pricing for Twitch emote commissions — for artists quoting clients and streamers budgeting for custom emotes.
Artist Experience
1–3 years, consistent quality
Emote Type
Complexity
Quantity
Usage Rights
Personal streaming use only
Recommended Price Range
Delivery & licensing tips
• Always get 50% upfront as a non-refundable deposit before starting.
• Deliver source files (.psd, .ai) only if the client pays for source rights — this is separate from usage rights.
• For Twitch sub emotes, deliver at 112×112, 56×56, and 28×28 px.
• Animated emotes for Twitch must be under 1 MB as a WEBP or APNG.
How the calculation works
Base rates reflect typical market prices for Twitch emotes: static simple $15–30, static detailed $35–65, animated simple $60–100, animated detailed $120–200. These are per-emote rates before any modifiers.
Modifiers applied: experience level (±35–60%), commercial usage (+30%), rush delivery (+50%), and quantity discount (2 emotes −10%, 3–5 emotes −15%, 6+ emotes −20%). All multiply together.
These are market benchmarks, not fixed rules. Artists with strong portfolios and high demand should price toward the upper range or beyond. Use this as a starting point, not a ceiling.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between personal and commercial usage?
Personal use covers the streamer displaying the emote in their channel. Commercial use applies when the emote is resold (as merch, in a pack), used by a brand, or licensed to others. Commercial rights cost more because the artist's work generates ongoing revenue for the client.
Should I charge more for Twitch Partner channels?
Yes — Partners typically have larger audiences, more emote slots, and higher revenue. Your work reaches more viewers. Factor this into your pricing, especially for commercial rights.
What size should Twitch emotes be delivered at?
Deliver three sizes: 112×112 px, 56×56 px, and 28×28 px. All must be under 1 MB. Twitch accepts PNG for static emotes and WEBP or APNG for animated ones (Twitch Partner or up-to-5 animated slots for Affiliates).
How do I protect myself from non-payment?
Always require a deposit (50% upfront is standard) before starting work. Use a written agreement or at minimum a DM confirmation of scope, price, and revision count. Deliver low-res watermarked previews before the final file.
How many revisions should I include?
2 rounds of revisions is standard. Clearly state this upfront. Additional rounds should cost extra — typically 10–20% of the original price per round.