Twitch subscriptions might seem confusing at first, but they’re actually pretty straightforward once you understand the different tiers and options available.
Basic Subscription Costs
The standard Twitch subscription (Tier 1) costs $4.99 per month. This is the most common subscription level that most viewers choose, and it’s available for nearly all Twitch Partners and Affiliates. When you subscribe at this level, you get access to channel-specific emotes, ad-free viewing, and special chat badges.
Higher Tier Options
Twitch also offers two premium subscription levels:
– Tier 2: $9.99 per month
– Tier 3: $24.99 per month
These higher tiers are basically ways to show extra support for your favorite streamers. They usually come with additional emotes and sometimes special recognition from the streamer.
Prime Gaming Subscriptions
Here’s a money-saving tip many people don’t know about: if you have Amazon Prime, you actually get one free Twitch subscription every month through Prime Gaming. It’s essentially a Tier 1 subscription that doesn’t cost you anything extra if you’re already a Prime member.
Revenue Sharing
You might be wondering where your subscription money goes. Generally, streamers receive about 50% of the subscription fee, though some larger channels can negotiate better rates. So from a standard $4.99 subscription, the streamer typically gets around $2.50.
Regional Pricing
Something that’s changed recently is that Twitch has introduced local subscription pricing in many countries. This means the actual cost might be lower than $4.99 if you’re subscribing from certain regions outside the US. They implemented this to make subscriptions more affordable globally.
Gift Subscriptions
You can also purchase subscriptions as gifts for other viewers in a channel. These cost the same as regular subscriptions, and you can buy them individually or in bulk (like gifting 5, 10, or even 100 subs at once).
Subscription Benefits
While benefits vary by channel, typical perks include:
– Ad-free viewing
– Custom channel emotes
– Subscriber-only chat access
– Special chat badges
– Exclusive chat colors
– Access to subscriber-only streams
– Subscriber-only Discord access (if the streamer offers it)
Remember, these subscriptions are recurring monthly payments, but you can cancel anytime. If you’re new to Twitch, I’d recommend starting with a Tier 1 subscription to a streamer you enjoy watching regularly, or using your Prime Gaming sub if you have Amazon Prime.
