How Much Money Is 100 Gifted Subs on Twitch? Full Cost Breakdown

Gifting 100 subs on Twitch at Tier 1 costs $599.00 in the US. At Tier 2 it's $999.00, and at Tier 3 it climbs to $2,499.00. These are pre-tax figures — what you actually pay at checkout may be slightly higher depending on your region.

Quick Answer: Cost of 100 Gifted Subs by Tier

Here's the full picture across all three tiers, including what the streamer takes home based on their revenue split:

The 50/50 split is the default for most Twitch affiliates and partners. The 60/40 and 70/30 splits apply to streamers on Twitch's Plus Program, based on qualifying thresholds. Most mid-sized streamers are on the standard split, so $299.50 from 100 gifted Tier 1 subs is the most common real-world outcome.

What Are Twitch Subscription Tiers and What Do They Cost?

Twitch has three subscription tiers — Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 — priced at $5.99, $9.99, and $24.99 per month in the US respectively. Twitch sets these prices. Streamers cannot change them.

Each higher tier typically unlocks additional channel emotes for the subscriber. Beyond that, the structural difference for a gifted sub recipient is the same: one month of access to that channel's subscriber perks.

What's often overlooked is that gifted subs use exactly the same pricing as regular self-subscriptions. There's no bulk discount for gifting 100 at once, and no premium for the gifter either. You're paying full price per sub, 100 times over.

How the Money Splits Between Gifter, Streamer, and Twitch

What the Gifter Pays

The gifter pays the full listed price. No partial options, no cashback. Depending on your region, Twitch may add applicable taxes during checkout — so $599.00 is the base cost for 100 Tier 1 subs in the US, but your final checkout total could be higher.

One important thing: gifted subs are non-refundable. All purchases are final once confirmed.

What the Streamer Earns

The streamer earns their share of each gifted sub exactly as they would from a regular subscription. Gifted subs are not treated differently in Twitch's payout structure.

As reported by TechCrunch, the default revenue split for Twitch Partners is 50/50, with gifted subs counted the same as regular paid subscriptions in the payout structure.

In practice, most streamers find that a sudden burst of 100 gifted subs is one of the most impactful single moments for their monthly earnings — particularly smaller channels where the subscriber base doesn't consistently hit those numbers organically.

What Twitch Takes

Twitch keeps its share of the split on every gifted sub. On the standard 50/50 arrangement, Twitch retains $299.50 from 100 gifted Tier 1 subs. There's no separate gifting fee on top of the revenue split.

According to The Verge, streamers on the Plus Program can qualify for a 70/30 split — meaning Twitch's share drops to 30% for eligible creators on qualifying subscription revenue.

Does Twitch Offer Bonus Subs When You Gift 100?

Sometimes, yes. Twitch runs periodic promotions where gifting 5 community subs earns 1 bonus sub free. If that promotion is active when you gift 100, you could receive up to 20 bonus subs at no extra cost.

These promotions are announced via a banner in the channel's chat and have an expiry or a cap — whichever comes first. They're not always running and they're not available on mobile. Worth checking before you go ahead if the timing matters to you.

What 100 Gifted Subs Costs in Other Countries

Twitch applies local pricing in most regions to reflect cost of living differences. The gifter pays based on their own region's set price — not the US rate. Here's how 100 Tier 1 gifted subs breaks down across key markets:

The variation is significant. A viewer in India gifting 100 Tier 1 subs pays roughly ₹11,000 — which at current exchange rates is substantially less in USD than someone gifting from the US. Twitch sets these rates and creators have no control over them.

What Actually Happens When You Gift 100 Subs on Twitch?

How Recipients Are Chosen

When you gift 100 subs to a community (rather than a specific person), Twitch's algorithm distributes them. It prioritises eligible viewers in chat, then followers, then others — while filtering out anyone already subscribed. You can't hand-pick all 100 recipients through community gifting.

The Hype Train and Chat Visibility

Gifting 100 subs in one go is a big deal in chat. It typically triggers or significantly boosts a Hype Train — a timed community engagement event that encourages others to sub, cheer, or gift. Each individual gift fires a chat alert, so the moment is very visible. In smaller to mid-sized channels, gifting 100 subs at once can dominate the chat for several minutes.

What Recipients Actually Get

Each recipient gets one month of that channel's subscription at the gifted tier — emotes, ad-free viewing, the sub badge, and whatever other perks the streamer has set up. Multi-month gifting (3, 6, or 12 months) is only available for Tier 1 gifts to specific individual users on web, not through community gifting.

What Does the Gifter Get for Gifting 100 Subs?

Sub Gifter Badge

After your first gift, a Sub Gifter Badge appears next to your name in that channel's chat. It stays visible as long as at least one of your gifted subs is still active. As you gift more, the badge levels up — 100 subs in a channel puts you well into the higher badge tiers for most channels.

If you opt for anonymous gifting, the badge won't show and you won't appear on the leaderboard.

Top Gifters Leaderboard

Gifting 100 subs will place most users prominently on a channel's Top Gifters leaderboard, which is visible to the whole community. It's a form of recognition that some gifters genuinely value — and that some channels actively celebrate.

Conclusion

Gifting 100 subs on Twitch costs $599 at Tier 1, $999 at Tier 2, or $2,499 at Tier 3 in the US. Streamers earn between $299.50 and $419.30 from 100 Tier 1 gifts depending on their revenue split. Regional pricing varies — always confirm your local checkout total before purchasing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to gift 100 Tier 1 subs on Twitch?

In the US, gifting 100 Tier 1 subs costs $599.00 before tax. Regional pricing applies outside the US, so your total may differ.

How much does a streamer earn from 100 gifted subs?

On the standard 50/50 split, a streamer earns $299.50 from 100 Tier 1 gifted subs. With a 70/30 split, that rises to $419.30.

Can you gift 100 subs to one person on Twitch?

No. Community gifting distributes subs broadly across eligible viewers. To gift to one specific person, you'd need to do it individually — not in bulk.

Are gifted subs refundable on Twitch?

No. All gifted sub purchases are final. Twitch does not offer refunds on gift subscriptions regardless of circumstance.

Do gifted subs trigger a Hype Train?

Yes. Gifting a large number of subs — like 100 — typically triggers or boosts a Hype Train, increasing visibility and community engagement in that channel.