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Kick vs YouTube
Kick and YouTube are both social platforms. Fees — Kick: 95/5 subscription split for streamers. YouTube: Partner Program - 55% ad share, plus memberships.
Updated · from each platform’s published fees and payout terms · how we verify
Key differences
- Fees — Kick: 95/5 subscription split for streamers. YouTube: Partner Program - 55% ad share, plus memberships.
- Both pay out via Bank transfer.
- YouTube is the older platform — founded in 2005, 17 years before Kick (2022).
- Kick is based in Australia, YouTube in United States.
Which should you choose?
Choose YouTube if…
- You prefer a long track record (since 2005).
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A live streaming platform known for its 95/5 subscription split - streamers keep 95% - plus an hourly creator…
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| Type | Social platforms like YouTube | Social platforms like YouTube |
| Category | Creator Economy | Creator Economy |
| Vetted | No | No |
| Work from home | Yes | Yes |
| Fees | 95/5 subscription split for streamers | Partner Program - 55% ad share, plus memberships |
| Minimum payout | — | $100 (AdSense payment threshold) |
| Payout speed | — | Monthly, paid by the 21st-26th |
| Withdraw via | Bank transfer | Bank transfer (AdSense) |
| Availability | Worldwide | Worldwide (program varies) |
| Founded | 2022 | 2005 |
| Headquarters | Melbourne, Australia | San Bruno, California, United States |
| Stock ticker | — | NASDAQ: GOOGL (Google) |
| Popularity | 37 views · 0 likes | 48 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Kick or YouTube?
Kick: 95/5 subscription split for streamers. YouTube: Partner Program - 55% ad share, plus memberships.
Where are Kick and YouTube available?
Kick: Worldwide. YouTube: Worldwide (program varies).