TikTok Streaming Royalties

Does TikTok pay royalties to artists?

Absolutely. Most distributors have deals in place with TikTok to make sure you get paid for your work. That includes Symphonic. We have been in partnership with TikTok since 2019 and have a new direct deal as of 2024.

How does it work?

While TikTok historically paid royalties based on the number of videos created using your music, it has more recently restructured royalty calculations to pay based on views of videos using the subject content. If you have UGC Monetization service with us and select TikTok as a delivery partner, we will collect any royalties on your behalf, then pay them to you under the terms of your agreement with Symphonic.

How much is a video worth? It depends… each distributor has its own deal with TikTok that determines how much of the revenue will be paid to their artists for usage and views in the app.

Why is it okay that I am only getting paid for creations?

TikTok is one of the most powerful platforms in the world when it comes to social media and engagement. Not having your music on TikTok means you are seriously limiting your ability to grow and be discovered on platforms such as Spotify. We highly recommend you understand that while videos aren't compensated, TikTok creations are vital and will translate to Spotify streams. Check out this video done by Vox for more info.

When can I expect royalties?

You can expect these TikTok payments on a monthly basis in line with our monthly schedule

Can you still receive royalties if you upload your songs directly to TikTok?

No. To collect royalties, the video must use the TikTok snippet of your song that was delivered to the app by your distributor.

To learn more about TikTok, download our free TikTok guide.

 

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