Estimate monthly net revenue from a paid podcast subscription program. Account for paying subscribers, average monthly price, platform and payment fees, refunds, hosting expenses, and subscriber benefit costs. The result separates gross billings from creator receipts and operating profit, giving podcasters a clearer basis for budgeting premium episodes and community benefits.
The main result summarizes the scenario created by the entered values. Supporting results expose the components so you can identify which assumption drives the outcome.
This calculator provides an estimate for planning. Confirm platform terms, policy wording, fees, taxes, and accounting treatment with the appropriate provider or adviser.
For 1,200 subscribers at $5.99, 15% fees, 1.5% refunds, $0.40 variable cost, and $800 fixed cost, estimated monthly net revenue is $4,738.35.
Use one consistent monthly or annual period matching the labels and your planning records.
Yes where zero is meaningful; denominators and required positive contribution values are validated separately.
No. Add taxes to costs or deductions only when they apply to your situation.
Enter the displayed percentage as a whole number, such as 5 for 5%.
No. It is a scenario estimate based entirely on the assumptions you enter.
| Input | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Amounts and counts | Use values from the same reporting period. |
| Percentages | Entered as whole percentages from 0 to 100. |
| Result | A planning estimate based on your assumptions. |