Twitch or YouTube live, income from subs and tips. Below is what it actually costs, how long before money arrives,
and the part most guides leave out.
Startup capital
€800–€4,000
Hours / week
20–45
First income
~36 wks
Net margin
90%
Saturation
high
Realistic ceiling
€100–€3,000
What nobody usually tells you
The most winner-takes-all model in this database. The top fraction of a percent take almost all the money; the median streamer earns close to nothing in year one and quits in year two. Enter only if you'd do it unpaid for a year.
The route, in five steps
Pick a fixed schedule and never miss it — it's the whole job
Stream a game or topic with an audience, not one you merely like
Clip your own highlights for short-form every single day
Build a Discord from day one: that's what you actually own
Add a second income stream before you need it
What you'll need to buy
These are the categories every live streaming pays for in the first month.
We break down what each one actually costs at this size on the
tools page.
These numbers are the average case. Whether this business clears your target depends on
your capital, your hours and how long you can wait — put them in and see.