| Metric | Netflix | Sesame Street |
|---|---|---|
| Est. monthly revenue | $51.8K–$180K | $130K–$454K |
| Est. yearly revenue | $621K–$2.2M | $1.6M–$5.4M |
| Per long-form video | $1,960–$6,870 | $10,900–$38,000 |
| Subscribers | 33.8M | 30.5M |
| Est. monthly views | 259.6M | 213.7M |
| Shorts share of views | 83% | 40% |
| Videos | 9,561 | 4,154 |
| Category | Entertainment and vlogs | Entertainment and vlogs |
| RPM (per 1,000 views) | $1–$3.5 | $1–$3.5 |
Where does the gap come from?
- Netflix gets more views (259.6M vs 213.7M for Sesame Street) yet earns less: where the views come from and what kind they are matters.
- 83% of Netflix's views come from Shorts (Sesame Street: 40%). Shorts pay far less per 1,000 views than long-form videos.
Sponsorships, memberships, Super Thanks, merchandise and other income are not included. The real total is often higher than ad revenue alone.
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Who earns more, Netflix or Sesame Street?
Sesame Street earns an estimated $130K–$454K a month from YouTube ads, about 2.5× Netflix's estimated $51.8K–$180K.
How many subscribers do Netflix and Sesame Street have?
Netflix has about 33.8M subscribers and Sesame Street about 30.5M. Revenue depends on views, not subscribers.
Figures are estimates based on public YouTube data; actual revenue may differ. Methodology →