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Spotify for Creators' monetization options

Availability depends on your location, audience size, and where your show is hosted:

  • Subscriptions: Create subscriber-only episodes that fans can pay a monthly subscription to access. Learn more about Subscriptions
  • Spotify Partner Program: A monetization program available to creators in select markets, where creators can earn from multiple revenue streams depending on the types of content they publish and who streams that content. Learn more about the Spotify Partner Program
  • Spotify Open Access: You can offer and manage subscriptions through one of our partner membership platforms like Patreon or Supporting Cast, and seamlessly connect your paid podcast to Spotify where subscribers can access your show where they already listen to other podcasts. Learn more about Spotify Open Access

Eligibility requirements

Subscriptions

Note: You need to meet all these criteria to be eligible.

Spotify Partner Program

  • Host your show on Spotify for Creators
  • Have a legal address in one of Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, United States
  • At least 12 published episodes
  • At least 10,000 global consumption hours in the last 30 days
  • At least 2,000 people who have streamed on Spotify in the last 30 days

Note: You need to meet all these criteria to be eligible.

Payment service providers

  • Stripe: Connect Stripe to your Spotify for Creators account to cash out your earnings balance for eligible monetization features. Learn more about Stripe
  • Spotify Payouts: Eligible creators can set up Spotify Payouts to receive automatic monthly payouts. Learn more about Spotify Payouts
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