Moffer vs Spotify
Spotify is a streaming service. Moffer is a direct-to-fan marketplace. Here's what that means for your music career.
The Key Difference
Spotify pays artists per stream — roughly $0.003-$0.005 per play. Moffer artists set their own price, keep 92% (crypto) or 89% (card), and receive payment directly from fans.
| Feature | Moffer | Spotify |
|---|---|---|
| Artist payout on sales (crypto) | 92% | ~50% (streams) |
| Artist payout on sales (card) | 89% | ~50% (streams) |
| Direct artist payments | ||
| Crypto/USDC payments | ||
| Buy to own downloads | ||
| Streaming free | ||
| No subscription required | ||
| Direct messaging to artists | ||
| Curator revenue sharing | ||
| Artist controlled pricing | ||
| Real-time revenue splits | ||
| Public API for developers | ||
| Tag-based discovery | ||
| Public artist profiles |
Why Moffer Works for Artists
Direct Fan Payments
No streaming royalties, no intermediary. A fan pays you directly for your music. You keep 92% via USDC or 89% via card of every sale.
Set Your Price
Free to stream, $1 to own, $5 for high-quality downloads. You control what you charge.
No Subscription Needed
Fans pay once and own forever. No monthly fees, no Spotify premium required to buy your music.
Curator Earnings
Build a playlist, share it, earn when fans buy through your links. Spotify has nothing like this.
Real-Time Revenue Splits
Collaborators get paid automatically on every sale. Define percentages once, get paid forever.
Developer API
Build with our public API. Automate your workflow or build new experiences on top of Moffer.
The Math
| Scenario | You earn on Moffer | You earn on Spotify |
|---|---|---|
| 100 fans buy your $5 EP | $460 | ~$15-50 (100k streams) |
| 50 tips at $3 each | $150 (100% to you) | $0 |
| 1000 streams | $3-5 (if 1 sale) | $3-5 |
* Spotify per-stream rates vary by country, subscription type, and total streams. Moffer sales assume 92% payout via USDC, 89% via card.