Most TikTok gifts cost a coin or a handful, and the Galaxy plays in a different league. So how much is a Galaxy on TikTok, and what does the creator actually keep? The answer is simpler than the coin math suggests.
What the Galaxy gift is
The TikTok Galaxy gift is one of the classic big gifts on TikTok LIVE. Its icon shows a swirling purple and blue spiral with a bright core and a ring of stars, and it sits in the four-digit coin range, well above everyday gifts like the Rose or the GG.
That price tag is exactly why a Galaxy stands out. Viewers usually send one for a moment that deserves it: a milestone, a battle that’s going down to the wire, or simply to say thanks to a creator they’ve followed for a while. When a Galaxy lands, the whole chat notices.
How much a Galaxy costs (and what you get)
| Galaxy | Value |
|---|---|
| Price in the gift panel | 1,000 coins |
| What the viewer pays | about $10.60 when buying coins on the web, a bit more in the app |
| What the creator gets | roughly 500 Diamonds, about $2.50 |
| Available in | all 95 regions we checked |
So if you’ve been wondering how much is a Galaxy worth on TikTok from the creator’s side, here’s the honest answer: about $2.50 per Galaxy before payout fees. Viewers pay for coins, you receive Diamonds, and TikTok keeps the difference.
Twenty Galaxies in one LIVE add up to roughly $50. That’s why big gifts matter so much when you’re working out how to make money on TikTok LIVE.
Make every Galaxy count on your stream
A gift this size deserves more than a quick thank you in chat. With TikFinity you can give the Galaxy its own alert, so the sound, the animation, and the sender’s name hit the screen the moment it lands.
1 Open Actions & Events in TikFinity and create a new action, for example a GIF plus a sound.
2 Add an event, choose “Sending a specific gift”, and pick the Galaxy from the list.
3 Add your overlay screen to OBS Studio or TikTok LIVE Studio, then fire a test with the Event Simulator to see the alert on stream. Our TikTok alerts guide walks you through every click.
Want to see Galaxies pile up? A coin goal shows your community how close the stream is to the next target, and the Gift Overlays put your top gift and top streak right on screen.
FAQs about the Galaxy gift on TikTok
A Galaxy costs 1,000 coins in the TikTok gift panel, which is about $10.60 if you buy coins on the web and a bit more in the app. Coin prices change from time to time, so check the panel in the app for today’s price.
A Galaxy is worth roughly 500 Diamonds, about $2.50 when cashed out. TikTok keeps the difference, and the exact rate can differ by region.
Tap the gift icon in a LIVE, find the Galaxy in the gift panel, and tap Send. If you don’t have 1,000 coins yet, TikTok asks you to recharge first.
Yes. In TikFinity, create an action in Actions & Events and add an event with the Galaxy as the trigger gift. The alert plays in your overlay the second the Galaxy lands.
