We get into more granular guidance for streaming on individual consoles below, but no matter where you’re streaming from you’ll need a way to broadcast audio and (probably) video. Twitch affiliates can earn a small amount of revenue - we’re talking a few cents at a time - with subscriptions and “ bits” (a kind of Twitch currency) from viewers. It can take years to get to that level, though.įor newer streamers, Twitch’s affiliate program is the easiest way to make a bit of cash.
And most popular streamers use sponsorships, affiliate programs and donations from viewers to supplement their income. Both Twitch and YouTube have partner programs that allow streamers with a large audience to make money by running ads. Twitch and YouTube also have different monetization structures that should be considered if you are hoping to make some extra cash by streaming. And of course the biggest streamer in the world is on Twitch. If you’re only interested in streaming and don’t plan on uploading any compilations or pre-recorded videos, Twitch is probably the way to go. There are also more tools for channel customization on Twitch.
Follow us YouTube is a larger platform in general, Twitch was built specifically for streaming.
