Estimate your project cost.
Pay per word for standard projects, or per finished hour for audiobooks. A flat 8% platform fee on every project. No hidden costs.
Not sure? A 30-second script is roughly 75 words.
Starting prices based on default talent rates. Actual cost varies by talent. See the rates guide for details.
Browse voice talentBroadcast license rates.
Required when voice over is used in paid media. Fees are based on distribution reach and license duration.
Single city or metropolitan area
Multiple cities or a state/province
Entire country
Worldwide / international
| Duration | Local | Regional | National | Global |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | $150 | $300 | $600 | $1,200 |
| 3 Months | $300 | $600 | $1,200 | $2,400 |
| 6 Months | $500 | $1,000 | $2,000 | $4,000 |
| 1 Year | $750 | $1,500 | $3,000 | $6,000 |
These are default minimum rates. Individual talent may set higher rates based on experience and demand.
Audiobook narration rates.
Priced per finished hour (PFH) of recorded audio, the industry standard for long-form narration.
Included in every project.
One complimentary revision for corrections to the original script.
All talent is vetted for professional-grade audio and performance.
Payment held securely via Stripe and released only when you approve.
Message your voice actor directly at every stage of the project.
Track durations, get expiry reminders, and renew through the platform.
Every voice is a real human. No AI-generated voices, ever.
Frequently asked questions.
Voice over on RealVOTalent starts at $0.40 per word with a $75 minimum project fee. The final price depends on the talent you choose, script length, and usage type. Broadcast projects include an additional license fee based on duration and geographic scope.
RealVOTalent charges a flat 8% platform fee on every project. This covers secure Stripe payment processing, talent vetting, project management tools, messaging, and customer support. There are no hidden charges or subscription fees.
Broadcast licensing is required for any voice over used in paid media like TV commercials, radio ads, or streaming ads. License fees are based on two factors: the duration of use (1 month to 1 year) and geographic scope (local, regional, national, or global). The license fee is added on top of the voice over recording fee.
Audiobook narration is priced per finished hour (PFH) of audio, starting at $250/PFH. At the industry standard of 9,300 words per finished hour, a 50,000-word novel would be approximately 5.38 finished hours. The 8% platform fee applies to audiobook projects as well.
Yes. Each voice actor sets their own per-word rate and minimum fee. You can request a custom quote directly through the talent profile page. Talent can adjust pricing based on project scope, volume, and ongoing relationships.
Every project includes one free revision for corrections to the original script. Additional revisions for performance direction changes or script edits may incur extra fees depending on the scope of changes. See our revision policy for full details.
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Want more detail? Read our voiceover rates guide