License vs Rev-Share: Quick Estimator

Answers: “How much do I keep?”, “Would licensing earn more?”, “What’s my breakeven views?”

Total expected lifetime views for this video.
Ad revenue per 1,000 views you expect.
0–3 (licensed tracks don’t count here)
2.5%
Applied to your rev-share slice only.
Sum of any licenses you plan to buy for this video.
USD for now. (Convert later if needed.)
Advanced options
When enabled, we halve your RPM to simulate ad-eligibility risk.
Does not change math—just a planning hint shown below.
Estimates assume long-form, ad-eligible content.

Your estimated take (rev-share)

$0.00 (0.0% of total)
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Your estimated take (license)

$0.00
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Winner & margin

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Breakeven views for license

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Views needed so licensed ≥ rev-share.
Assumptions: Long-form, ad-eligible, # rev-share tracks = 1; deduction = 2.5%; RPM uses stress-tested value when toggled. planning: Evergreen
  • Licensed tracks don’t reduce your split. Only rev-share tracks are counted in n.
  • Eligibility matters. If ads are limited/none, both scenarios drop; the toggle simulates a 50% RPM cut.
  • Track rules vary by region/time. Always re-check the track’s page before publishing.
  • Deduction range up to ~5% is typical; default 2.5% is a middle example.
  • Not for Shorts (their pool model differs).
Math: creator share = 55% of gross. Rev-share splits the creator slice across rightsholders, then applies any extra deduction you set.