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Music royalties are payments for the use of your music. Streaming royalties come through your distributor. YouTube Content ID pays for fan videos that use your song. Neighboring rights pay when your recording plays on radio, TV or in public. Octiive collects streaming and Content ID income, and you keep 100% of net royalties on every plan.
Start collectingThe main types of music royalties
| Royalty | Paid when | How you collect it |
|---|---|---|
| Streaming | Your song plays on Spotify, Apple Music and other services | Through your distributor |
| Social video (TikTok, Instagram, Facebook) | Creators use your sound in videos | Through your distributor |
| YouTube Content ID | Fans use your song in their videos | Content ID, built into Octiive |
| Neighboring rights | Your recording plays on radio, TV or in public places | A neighboring rights collector |
| Songwriting and publishing | Your composition is performed, streamed or copied | A publisher or performing rights society |
Learn more about YouTube Content ID and neighboring rights.
Recording and songwriting are two different things
Every song has two sides. The recording is the sound people hear. The composition is the melody and lyrics. A distributor handles the recording side. If you wrote the song, you may also be owed songwriting royalties, which are collected separately through a publisher or a performing rights society.
How to collect more of what you are owed
- Release through a distributor so streaming and social video royalties reach you. See how to release music.
- Turn on YouTube Content ID so fan videos earn for you.
- Register for neighboring rights if your music gets radio or TV play.
- Join a publisher or society if you write your own songs.
- Consider an advance if you want cash now. Octiive and Sound Royalties offer funding against future royalties.
Music royalties FAQ
How much does Spotify pay per stream?
There is no fixed rate. Payment depends on the listener's country, their plan and the total pool of streams that month.
Do I keep all of my royalties with Octiive?
On the Essential, Pro and Executive plans you keep 100% of net royalties. On pay as you go you keep 92%.
What is the difference between Content ID and neighboring rights?
Content ID pays when your song is used in YouTube videos. Neighboring rights pay when your recording plays on radio, TV or in public places.
Can I get paid before the royalties arrive?
Possibly. An advance on future royalties may be available. Check eligibility on the funding page.
Last checked: October 2026. Author: Octiive team.
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