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Should You Stream on Kick? Kick vs Twitch Updated 2024

0h 06m video Published Mar 25, 2024 Transcribed Aug 4, 2026 Twatter Twatter
Beginner 4 min read For: Aspiring and current live streamers deciding between Twitch and Kick, especially those new to streaming.
AI Trust Score 70/100
⚠️ Average / Some Fluff

"Delivers a solid comparison with real numbers, but the title oversells 'updated' when much is recycled from previous content."

AI Summary

This video provides an updated comparison between Kick and Twitch for streamers in 2024, focusing on revenue splits, platform stability, and audience growth. The creator explains Kick's 95/5 revenue split, its ties to Stake casino, and the pros and cons of each platform, ultimately recommending Twitch for most streamers due to its larger audience and stability.

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Introduction and Purpose

The video updates a previous comparison from almost a year ago, covering pros and cons of Kick and Twitch to help viewers decide where to stream.

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Biggest Problem with Live Streaming

Neither Twitch nor Kick has algorithms to promote new streamers; creators must post content on platforms with algorithms to reach new audiences.

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Revenue Split Comparison

Kick offers a 95/5 revenue split, while Twitch takes 50%. Example: 100 subs on Twitch earn $250, on Kick $475.

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How Kick Can Afford the Split

Kick is owned by Stake, an offshore online gambling casino. They pay big streamers like Aiden Ross and xQc to promote gambling, using the revenue split as a cover story.

[02:11]
Twitch's Gambling Ban

In October 2022, Twitch banned gambling, but not all gambling, which led Stake to create Kick to continue promoting their casino.

[03:15]
Business Strategy Evaluation

The creator acknowledges Kick's strategy is brilliant but morally questionable, as it pushes gambling to attract viewers and streamers.

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Key Question for Streamers

Ask yourself: do you want more viewers or more revenue? If you want more viewers, choose Twitch; if you want more revenue, consider Kick.

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Kick's Bot Problem

Kick uses bots to inflate viewer counts, making it seem like there are more viewers than real. Twitch has a larger real viewership.

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Example: Moving from Twitch to Kick

If you have 100 subs on Twitch and move to Kick losing 50% audience, you'd have 50 subs earning $237, similar to Twitch's $250, but with fewer viewers.

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Creator's Recommendation

The creator would choose Twitch for its audience, emphasizing that business opportunities from a larger audience can outweigh direct revenue.

The video concludes that while Kick offers a higher revenue split, Twitch provides a larger and more genuine audience, which is more valuable for long-term growth and business opportunities. The creator recommends Twitch for most streamers, especially those starting out.

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Study Flashcards (6)

What is Kick's revenue split?

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95/5 in favor of the streamer.

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How much does Twitch take from subscriptions?

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50% of subscription revenue.

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Who owns Kick?

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Stake, an offshore online gambling casino.

01:57

Why did Stake create Kick?

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To promote gambling after Twitch banned it in October 2022.

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What is the main problem with Kick's viewer counts?

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Kick uses bots to inflate viewer numbers, making it seem like there are more viewers than real.

04:08

According to the creator, what is the biggest problem with live streaming?

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Neither Twitch nor Kick has algorithms to promote new streamers, so creators must post content elsewhere.

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💡 Key Takeaways

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Revenue Split Example

Provides a clear numerical comparison of earnings between Twitch and Kick.

01:05
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Twitch Gambling Ban

Explains the origin of Kick as a response to Twitch's gambling ban.

02:24
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Business Strategy Evaluation

Offers a balanced view on Kick's morally questionable but effective business play.

03:15
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Kick's Bot Problem

Reveals a critical downside of Kick that many streamers may not know.

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Creator's Recommendation

Gives a clear, actionable recommendation based on the analysis.

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[00:01] knowledge about the platform compared to my last video that I made almost a year going over the complete comparison and giving you all the information you need you in 2024 I'm going to be going over all of the pros and cons to kick as well

[00:14] show you what platform is best for you to host your streams on if you never typically help people grow with their live streams I actually run a management directly and make sure that they are doing everything necessary in order to

[00:26] biggest problem with live streaming is the fact that twitch nor kick has any said you need to take this action into your own hands and post your content on platforms have algorithms designed to put your content in front of new people

[00:39] program is built around getting you engagement from high follower accounts personal algorithm and get your content seen by as many people as possible that interested in getting direct 101

[00:52] is the top Link in my description as long as I have a spot open I have everyone now let's get right into the compon of twitch versus Ki the biggest streamers are considering joining is the revenue split yes it is true that kick

[01:05] that they earn from streaming let me give you a breakdown with a direct what that means let's say you earn 100 Subs on Twitch twitch takes 50% of all technically these 100 Subs would earn you about $500 which you only get to

[01:19] keep 50% of this meaning you keep $250 on the other hand with kick if you got the same1 100 subscribers with a 95% Revenue split you get to keep $475 of your $500 that you earned now this is great and no matter how much of a fan

[01:31] this is a huge Advantage for kick everyone wants to feel as if they are that they are earning however when this Revenue split was first announced the kick afford to give streamers a 95 to5 split how long will this platform last

[01:44] get all this money to sign these big streamers now that kick streaming has have answers to all these questions number one how can kick afford to do this it's simple kick is owned by stake which is an offshore online gambling

[01:57] casino it has been confirmed that Aiden Ross was being paid 3 35 ethereum for this costed stake over a half a million dollars for every one of his streams so decent profit to be able to invest that type of money not only with Aiden Ross

[02:11] this time they were getting so much publicity from streamers live streaming all good things must come to an end and in October of 2022 twitch banned gambling on their platform The Twist was they didn't ban all of online gambling

[02:24] didn't work with such as stake stake knew that something had to be done new customers how are they going to find new people to waste their money gambling if no one is showing live streamers getting huge unrealistic gambling wins

[02:37] developed the beta to kick and launched it right away instantly stake had gamble on stream but there was one major problem people were starting to see needed to create a smoke screen they needed to create a fake reason why all

[02:49] joining their platform to promote gambling that's why they had this genius idea of a 95 to5 split and objectively speaking it worked perfectly you see Ki never planned on making a profit or even breaking even with the 995 to5 split

[03:02] cover story as to why all these new streamers are joining but it worked way they have major streamers switching to promote gambling now they have millions kick because of this Revenue split now I can see why all of you will think that

[03:15] honestly it's an amazing business play and it was perfectly executed I love and definitely a scumbag move to push gambling I could objectively stated that executed even better kick is okay with losing money because the attention

[03:28] them much much more that's why signing xqc to a $50 million stream deal makes audience of millions that will lose their money gambling will it fail like is making an absurd amount of money because of the traffic that kick is

[03:43] are shut down by the Better Business Bureau I'm confident that they will be of them being shut down are slim to none considering that it's completely question that I need to ask you this answer to this question determines

[03:55] suggest you being honest with yourself do you want to have more people watching revenue from your streams I'm not saying that to cash judgment or to persuade you anyone understand creating a business from live streaming if you answered that

[04:08] average then you should go with twitch at first glance you may think that Kick but in reality kick is a lot of bots the reason that Ki does this is to switching on the platform make them feel like as if they have more viewers than

[04:21] one is talking during your streams you see that very little if any of these people were real with that being said twitch has a far larger viewership than multiple major streamers they still not have been able to build anywhere near of

[04:33] however if your goal is to strictly make as much money as possible from streaming definitely grow slower and it will take you a lot longer to reach your first that much more revenue on the way up let's give another direct example let's

[04:46] Subs a month on Twitch let's say you move to kick and only take 50% of your audience with you that leaves you with an average of 12 to 13 viewers and 50 Subs a month on Twitch 100 Subs would make you $250 but on Kick 50 Subs would

[04:59] make you 237 from my perspective if you already have an active and loyal much more financially beneficial for you however if you are in the building would stay building your viewership on Twitch if I came back to streaming

[05:11] I would go with twitch because of the audience that it has if you have a business mindset like the owner of stake it's not about the direct revenue from from other avenues for me it wouldn't be about the twitch payouts more so is how

[05:24] more money than even a kick payout to be honest I'm definitely considered coming you guys live and have live calls with struggling streamers so I can give you watching cuz they can apply all this to their own streams if you interested in

[05:37] follow me on Twitch thank you for watching all the way to the end if this it won't be your last as I have multiple videos that will give you the knowledge yourself streaming or not if you don't know it's been my lifelong goal to reach

[05:49] video plan for when I reach that Milestone my life has been very eventful my full life story and a draw in my life video as soon as I reach 100,000 hard ships that I've had to go through in life my own struggles with it how I

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