Twitch or Youtube: Which platform is better to make money?

We already know that boys and girls no longer want to be doctors, astronauts, nurses or footballers, now what they want to be is an influencer on social networks. Why? Well, because it is a quick way to earn money . Now, it is not easy, you have to work on it. The first choice is to know if you bet on Twitch or YouTube . We tell you which one you can earn more euros with.

But as we tell you, this is not like having a money making machine that is coming out. Becoming a youtuber or twitcher is a long road where you have to work a lot. After a video uploaded to social networks there is a lot of work. Now we understand why the little ones already know what they want to be when they grow up.

Social networks to earn money

Social networks have gone from being a place to show photos to make friends envy, to being a source of income . You just have to see these influencers like El Rubius or Thegrefg who have amassed fortunes and have decided to go to Andorra to pay less taxes. But this is not overnight.

Behind everything there is a job of analyzing each social network and knowing what to do at all times. There are many ways to earn money on Twitch as on YouTube , but you have to know how to analyze it. The two platforms have their own systems that they offer their users to earn money.

But as we tell you, this is not like having a money making machine that is coming out. Becoming a youtuber or twitcher is a long road where you have to work a lot. After a video uploaded to social networks there is a lot of work. Now we understand why the little ones already know what they want to be when they grow up.

Subscription program on Twitch

The most basic thing to make money on networks like Twitch or YouTube is to do it through the subscription program. That is, get followers for our channel. We have already told you that the Twitch subscription program is one of its best features to be able to earn money.

People pay to see you with prices ranging from 5$ per month to 25$, depending on the material and content. Of course, Twitch keeps 50% for each subscription. However, on the larger streamers , the commission percentage is lower, approximately 30%.

Subscription program on YouTube

While on YouTube this subscription program would be for subscribers to the Channel . That famous phrase that all youtubers say in their “subscribe to my channel” videos .  In this case it does not make you money, but it is the whiting that bites its tail. That is, if you have many followers you will have more visits and that is where they give you income.

Now, you have to comply with some premises. For example, our channel must have more than 30,000 subscribers. While video game channels must have more than 1,000 subscribers . In short, in terms of Subscription Program, it is easier to make money with Twitch than with YouTube.

Donation system on Twitch

Another way to earn money on social networks is to do it by receiving donations. It is something that in the United States is very established, although here in Spain it barely has a tour. However, in recent times it is getting more and more. Although they can pay you in bits, the currency of social networks.

Donation system on Youtube

And on Youtube? Well, the equivalent are the super stickers and the super chat. They are a more symbolic way of helping the streamer , since they are simply that, stickers, that you can buy during streaming and share in chat , and the prices are quite low.

While in the super chat we can have the direct YouTube donation system . While Twitch does not have such a channel for donations, you have to directly use a platform like PayPal , any donation that is made will be seen during the live broadcast so everyone will know. Yes, including the Treasury for future inspections.

Advertising on YouTube and Twitch

In the end, the main ways to make money on social media is to do it with advertising. The benefits change according to the months and special campaigns. This depends on how popular you are. Thus, brands approach you in order to promote their products or services.

According to the pages of experts, on Twitch it is usually paid between 0.25-1.50 euros per 1000 visits. While advertising on YouTube videos is a topic that gives a lot to talk about. They are paid for videos with 1000 views, between $ 4-30. While for videos with 100,000 views, between 200 and up to more than 2,000 dollars in the best cases . We have many examples of youtubers who are earning tremendous amounts of euros thanks to their videos.

Where do you make the most money?

And in the end, this is the main question. Where do you make more money on YouTube or Twitch? Well, in this case you have to make a difference. If what we want is immediate money, to start your career as a streamer, Twitch is undoubtedly the most suitable for you. Whereas YOutube is different. Because what you have to do is gain popularity so that brands come to you with the money.

And then there is time. On YouTube you need investment time to record and edit a video at first they will not compensate with the money you earn from advertising , but if you take it as a profession, you will soon have a reward. So, in summary, stay with this phrase, the format of streams on Twitch and videos on YouTube . This is the formula that works today on social networks.