How Much Do Gifted Subs Cost on Twitch?
100 gifted subs on Twitch cost $499 at Tier 1, $999 at Tier 2, or $2,499 at Tier 3. Twitch charges the same per-sub price whether you gift one subscription or a hundred—there are no bulk discounts. Below is a full cost breakdown by quantity and tier.
Last updated: August 2026
What Are Gifted Subs on Twitch?
A gifted sub is a Twitch subscription that one viewer purchases for another viewer (or a random member of the channel’s community). The gifter pays the full subscription price, and the recipient gets all the benefits of a regular sub—custom emotes, ad-free viewing, subscriber badges, and access to sub-only chat—without spending anything themselves.
Streamers can receive gifted subs at any of Twitch’s three subscription tiers. The gifter chooses how many subs to give (1, 5, 10, 20, 50, or 100) and Twitch distributes them to random eligible viewers in the channel. You can also gift a sub directly to a specific user.
Good to know: The streamer earns revenue from gifted subs exactly the same way as regular subs. A gifted Tier 1 sub pays the streamer roughly $2.50 on the standard 50/50 split. Use the Twitch sub calculator to estimate total earnings at any sub count and tier mix.
Gifted Sub Cost by Quantity and Tier
Twitch prices gifted subscriptions identically to regular subscriptions. The table below shows the total cost for gifting 1, 5, 10, 50, and 100 subs at each tier on the Twitch website (US pricing).
| Gifted Subs | Tier 1 ($4.99 each) | Tier 2 ($9.99 each) | Tier 3 ($24.99 each) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $4.99 | $9.99 | $24.99 |
| 5 | $24.95 | $49.95 | $124.95 |
| 10 | $49.90 | $99.90 | $249.90 |
| 50 | $249.50 | $499.50 | $1,249.50 |
| 100 | $499.00 | $999.00 | $2,499.00 |
These prices apply on the Twitch website. Gifting through the iOS or Android app may cost more due to app-store surcharges. Prices also vary by region—Twitch applies local pricing in many countries, so viewers outside the US may see lower or higher amounts.
No bulk discount: Unlike some platforms, Twitch does not reduce the per-sub price when you gift in larger quantities. Gifting 100 Tier 1 subs costs exactly 100 × $4.99 = $499.00.
Do Gifted Subs Count Toward Affiliate and Partner?
Yes—gifted subs count toward a streamer’s total subscriber number, which matters in several ways:
- Affiliate revenue: Streamers earn their revenue split on every gifted sub, just like a self-purchased sub. On the standard 50/50 split, each gifted Tier 1 sub generates roughly $2.50 for the streamer.
- Partner Plus qualification: Twitch’s Partner Plus program requires 350+ recurring paid subscriptions for three consecutive months. Gifted subs count toward that total while the gift is active, but they do not auto-renew—so a large gift bomb helps short-term but does not guarantee sustained qualification.
- Emote unlocks: Higher subscriber counts unlock additional emote slots for both Affiliates and Partners. Gifted subs push the count up and can unlock new slots during the month they are active.
If you are working toward Twitch Affiliate requirements, note that the Affiliate program does not require a minimum subscriber count—it is based on followers, broadcast hours, broadcast days, and average viewers. But once you are an Affiliate, gifted subs immediately contribute to your sub revenue.
Gifted Subs vs Bits: Which Is Better for Supporting a Streamer?
Gifted subs and Bits are both ways to support a Twitch streamer financially, but they work differently and cost different amounts.
Cost: $4.99 / $9.99 / $24.99 per sub
Streamer gets: ~50% of the sub price
Recipient gets: Emotes, badge, ad-free, sub-only chat
Duration: 1 month (does not auto-renew)
Cost: $1.40 per 100 Bits
Streamer gets: $0.01 per Bit (100%)
Recipient gets: Cheer badge tiers in chat
Duration: One-time; no expiration on badges
Dollar-for-dollar comparison
If your goal is to put the most money in the streamer’s pocket per dollar you spend, Bits are more efficient. When you gift a Tier 1 sub for $4.99, the streamer keeps roughly $2.50 (50%). When you buy 499 Bits for about $6.99, the streamer receives $4.99 (100% of Bit value). However, gifted subs carry perks for the recipient—emotes, badges, ad-free viewing—which Bits do not provide.
In practice, many viewers use both: Bits for quick in-chat support and gifted subs when they want to share subscription perks with the community.
Frequently Asked Questions
50 gifted Tier 1 subs cost $249.50, 50 Tier 2 subs cost $499.50, and 50 Tier 3 subs cost $1,249.50. Twitch charges the same per-sub price regardless of quantity.
No. Gifted subs last for one month and expire automatically. The recipient must purchase their own subscription to continue after the gifted month ends. The original gifter is never charged again.
Yes. Twitch lets you gift a sub to a specific user or let the platform distribute it randomly among eligible viewers in the channel. When gifting multiple subs at once (5, 10, 50, or 100), they are always distributed randomly.
Yes. Streamers earn the same revenue share from gifted subs as from regular subs. On the standard 50/50 split, a Tier 1 gifted sub earns the streamer approximately $2.50. Higher splits through the Partner Plus program increase this amount.
Desktop (web browser) is typically cheaper. Gifting through the Twitch iOS or Android app may include additional surcharges due to Apple and Google app-store fees. The web prices listed above ($4.99 / $9.99 / $24.99 per sub) are the standard US rates.
The largest single gift option Twitch offers in the UI is 100 subs. However, you can repeat the process multiple times in the same channel. There is no published daily or monthly cap, though Twitch may flag unusually large volumes for payment verification.