Qobuz pays $0.043 per stream and still lets users buy music outright

Qobuz reports a per-stream artist payout of $0.043 and lets users purchase albums and songs directly through its app. Subscriptions run $12–$15 monthly. The buy-to-own option persists alongside streaming in an industry that has largely moved listeners to subscription-only access. As of May 2026, Qobuz was among the fastest-growing streaming platforms, partly by attracting former Spotify users.