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Keep more of your money and more of your hype. Guides for streamers.

The Twitch Tax: How Much Twitch Really Takes (and How to Keep It)

How much does Twitch take from donations? Zero — but it takes 50% of your subs and up to 70% with Plus. Here's the per-event math, and how to keep 97%+.

The Best Twitch Hype Train Alternative (Keep Your Money)

Looking for a Twitch Hype Train alternative? Most are still taxed, gated, or just cosmetic art. Here's the one that runs the real loop, off Twitch, keeping 97%+.

How to Run a Hype Train Without Being a Twitch Affiliate

Not a Twitch Affiliate? You still can't run the native Hype Train — but here's how to run the exact same level-up loop on your own donation rails, and keep 97%+.

How to Make Stream Donations Engaging (The HypeTrain Method)

A flat 'donate here' button is dead money. Here's how to gamify donations on stream — goals, leaderboards, level-ups, and a resetting timer — and keep 97%+ of every tip.

Do You Need to Be an Affiliate to Get a Hype Train?

Do you need to be a Twitch Affiliate for a Hype Train? Yes — for the native one. Here's the fast answer, plus how to run the same level-up loop with no Affiliate and keep 97%+.