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Kick

Fast-growing live-streaming platform offering a 95/5 subscription split and weekly payouts to creators.

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Fees
5%
Payout
weekly
Category
Live streaming
Countries
Global, Stripe-supported

About Kick

Kick is a live-streaming platform that undercuts Twitch with a 95/5 subscription split — creators keep roughly $4.75 of every $5 sub — and 100% of tips routed through third-party services. Partners also earn through the Kick Creator Incentive Program hourly rate. Payouts are weekly via Stripe with a $10 minimum threshold.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • 95/5 subscription split is the best in live streaming
  • Weekly payouts with a low $10 threshold
  • Hourly incentive program for qualifying partners
  • Lower Partner requirements than Twitch

Cons

  • Smaller audience than Twitch, weaker discovery
  • No native tipping currency — relies on third parties
  • Brand-safety concerns deter some sponsors

Full breakdown

Platform fee
5% · of subscription revenue
Payout speed
weekly
Minimum payout
$10
Countries supported
Global, Stripe-supported
Email list export
None
Custom domain
No
Community features
Chat, emotes, clips, follows

Common questions

How much does Kick charge creators?
Kick charges 5% (of subscription revenue). This is charged on every transaction. Minimum payout threshold is $10.
How fast does Kick pay out?
Kick pays creators on a weekly cadence. The minimum balance required before a payout is triggered is $10.
Can I export my subscriber list from Kick?
No — Kick does not give creators subscriber email addresses. The subscriber relationship stays on-platform.
What can creators earn from on Kick?
Kick supports subs, tips, ads, network. Fees apply as noted above.
Which countries does Kick support?
Kick pays out in: Global, Stripe-supported. If your country isn't on the supported list, you typically can't receive payouts from Kick directly.
What are the best Kick alternatives?
The closest peers to Kick are Twitch, YouTube, Rumble. See the Compare sidebar on this page for side-by-side breakdowns.