Stars Calculator
Estimate fees, commissions, and net earnings.
Telegram Stars don't have one fixed USD value. Buyers pay one rate; creators usually receive a different withdrawal value after Telegram, TON, and exchange fees. Use this calculator to compare the buy price, creator cash-out value, and TON/USD estimates before sending or withdrawing Stars.
Updated June 2026. Rates are estimates — check Telegram, Fragment, the TON price, and exchange fees before large transactions.
Current market rate: $0.014 per Star (set by Telegram in USD).
Stars must be 1,000+ and at least 21 days old to withdraw (Telegram's hold). The GRAM payout itself arrives in your wallet in under a minute.
Common amounts at the current rate
| Amount | Buy via Fragment | Creator withdrawal est. |
|---|---|---|
| 100 Stars | $1.41 | $1.33 |
| 500 Stars | $7.07 | $6.65 |
| 1,000 Stars | $14.14 | $13.30 |
| 5,000 Stars | $70.70 | $66.50 |
Fragment estimate includes a ~1% network fee. Creator withdrawal estimate includes ~5% in fees. Values update with the live rate above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is 1 Telegram Star in USD?
About $0.014 on Fragment and $0.02 in-app (Apple and Google add a 30% fee). Telegram sets Star prices in US dollars, so the value stays stable.
How much is 1000 Telegram Stars in USD?
Roughly $14.00 on Fragment, or about $20.00 in-app (a ~30% app-store markup). A creator who withdraws 1,000 Stars receives about $13.30 after fees.
Can creators convert Telegram Stars to cash?
Yes. Stars earned as a creator can be withdrawn through Fragment as TON, then sold on an exchange for USD or local currency. Purchased Stars can't be cashed out — only Stars earned through tips, subscriptions, bot payments, or mini-app sales.
Why is the creator withdrawal value different from the buy price?
Buyers pay via the Telegram app (a 30% app-store markup) or via Fragment at near-market rate. Creators withdraw at Telegram's USD payout rate (about $0.0133 per Star, paid in TON), then pay small exchange fees. Different fee structures, so the USD values differ.
Is Fragment cheaper than buying Stars in the app?
Yes, for most amounts. The Telegram app adds a 30% Apple or Google fee. Fragment lets you pay with TON directly, skipping that markup. For tiny amounts under 50 Stars, wallet setup time may outweigh the savings.