Pricing Guide 2026
Voice Over Rates
From commercials to IVR prompts, documentaries to audiobooks — this guide covers how voice over pricing works and shows real starting prices from 493 professional artists on the platform. These aren't estimates: the numbers come from live marketplace data.
In 2026, professional voice over typically costs: $25–$80 for a 30-second commercial, $20–$60 for an IVR/phone system package, $50–$150 for a 2-3 minute corporate video, $150–$400 for documentary narration, and $100–$300 per finished hour for audiobooks. On VoiceBros, pricing is word-based and shown upfront before you order — no taxes added at checkout, no hidden fees.
Live pricing data on VoiceBros
493
English voice artists
$5
Lowest starting price
$30
Median starting price
These numbers aren't a static table — they're computed live from published artist profiles. A starting price is the sale price of an artist's smallest word package.
Voice over rates by service type
The ranges below reflect typical budgets based on platform orders and industry averages. Exact pricing depends on word count, usage rights, and artist experience — on VoiceBros you see the final price the moment you enter your script.
| Service | Typical scope | Typical range (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial voice over (TV/radio/digital) | 30 sec · ~70 words | $25 – $80 |
| IVR / phone system prompts | Greeting + menu package | $20 – $60 |
| Corporate / explainer video | 2-3 min · ~350 words | $50 – $150 |
| E-learning / training | Per word | $0.10 – $0.25 |
| Documentary narration | 10 min · ~1,300 words | $150 – $400 |
| Audiobook narration | Per finished hour (PFH) | $100 – $300 |
| YouTube / social video | 5 min · ~700 words | $80 – $180 |
International payments are processed securely via Stripe in USD/EUR. Payments from Türkiye can be made in TRY via PayTR.
What determines voice over pricing?
Word count / length
Script length is the main price driver. On VoiceBros every artist defines package prices by word range; enter your script and the total is calculated automatically.
Usage rights and media
An internal training video and a national TV campaign don't cost the same. Broadcast medium, duration, and territory are significant components of the rate. Standard commercial usage rights are included in VoiceBros orders.
Artist experience and recognition
A well-known commercial voice and a rising talent naturally price differently. Both segments exist on the platform — listen to demos and choose to fit your budget.
Turnaround time
Standard delivery is 24 hours for most artists. Express options exist for urgent projects, usually at no extra fee.
Revision scope
VoiceBros orders include a transparent revision process; if the read doesn't match your brief, request a re-record within agreed scope. Revisions involving script changes are priced by the new word count.
How pricing works on VoiceBros
Every artist defines package prices by word range on their profile (e.g. 0–100 words, 100–250 words…). You enter your script or word count and the system shows the exact total before you order. No tax surprises, no hidden service or delivery fees.
For projects that don't fit fixed packages — long-running series, multi-episode documentaries, special usage rights — request a quote directly: describe your needs in the 'Request a Quote' flow, the artist replies with a custom price, and you can negotiate. Payment is only released to the artist when you approve delivery — the entire process is protected by VoiceBros.
Voice over pricing FAQ
How much does voice over cost in 2026?
Typical ranges: $25–$80 for a 30-second commercial, $20–$60 for an IVR package, $50–$150 for a 2-3 minute corporate video, $150–$400 for documentary narration, and $100–$300 per finished hour for audiobooks. Exact pricing depends on word count, usage rights and the artist — on VoiceBros it's shown upfront before you order.
Is voice over priced per word?
On VoiceBros, yes: artists define package prices by word range and the system calculates your total automatically. For long-form content like e-learning, $0.10–$0.25 per word is typical. Audiobooks follow the industry-standard per-finished-hour (PFH) model instead.
What do IVR / phone system prompts cost?
A standard IVR package (greeting plus menu prompts) typically runs $20–$60 on VoiceBros. Price scales with the number of prompts and total word count.
Are usage rights included in commercial rates?
Standard commercial usage rights are included in VoiceBros orders. For broad campaigns such as national TV, we recommend requesting a quote to specify usage details — special terms are recorded in writing within the quote flow.
How do payments work? Are they protected?
International payments are processed via Stripe in USD/EUR; payments from Türkiye use PayTR in TRY. Funds are held securely and only released to the artist when you approve the delivery; otherwise a refund process applies.
Isn't AI voice over cheaper?
Upfront, yes — but tone, emphasis and emotional control in commercials, brand films and corporate work remain the domain of human artists. Many platforms and awards also restrict synthetic voices over licensing and authenticity concerns. For projects that matter, a professional artist pays for itself in conversion.