Gift Sub Cost Calculator
See the total cost of gifting subs on Twitch or YouTube and how much the streamer actually receives after platform revenue splits.
Platform
Sub tier
Revenue split
How the calculation works
On Twitch, gifted subs use the same revenue split as regular subscriptions. Most Affiliates and Partners receive 50% of the sub price. Partners enrolled in Partner Plus (requiring 500+ paid subs per month) receive 70%.
Twitch raised T1 sub prices from $4.99 to $5.99 in 2023. T2 remains $9.99 and T3 $24.99. On YouTube, you keep 70% of all membership revenue — YouTube takes 30%. iOS in-app purchases are subject to an additional Apple 30% fee, dropping your share to ~49%.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to gift 100 subs on Twitch?
100 Tier 1 gifts at $5.99 each = $599. The streamer receives $299.50 at the standard 50/50 split, or $419.30 at Partner Plus 70/30.
What is Twitch Partner Plus?
Partner Plus is a program for Partners who maintain 500+ paid subscribers per month. It raises the revenue split from 50/50 to 70/30 on sub revenue (including gifted subs).
Can I gift YouTube memberships?
Yes — YouTube supports gifted memberships in live chat. The cost to the gifter and revenue to the creator use the same pricing and 70/30 split as regular memberships.
Does Twitch take a cut of bits as well as subs?
Yes. For bits, Twitch earns the difference between what viewers pay (~$0.014/bit) and what streamers receive ($0.01/bit). Use the Bits Value Calculator for a full bits breakdown.