Voiceover Cost Calculator
Estimate voiceover costs for your project. Compare professional, freelance, and AI pricing side by side.
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Professional VO
$59
Range: $35 – $94
- ✓ Human voice talent
- ✓ Studio quality
- ✗ 2-7 day turnaround
- ✗ Revisions cost extra
Freelance (Fiverr etc.)
$25 – $36
Wide range by experience
- ✓ Human voice
- ~ Variable quality
- ✗ 1-5 day turnaround
- ✗ Communication overhead
AI Voice (Verbatik)
$10/mo
Unlimited generations
- ✓ 600+ natural AI voices
- ✓ Instant generation
- ✓ Unlimited revisions
- ✓ 142+ languages
Save up to 83% vs professional voiceover with AI-generated voices
Estimates based on industry averages. Actual costs vary by talent, agency, and project specifics.
How to Estimate Voiceover Costs
- Enter your script word count (or estimate based on duration)
- Select the language, voice type, and intended usage
- Compare pricing across professional, freelance, and AI options
- Choose the option that fits your budget and quality needs
Voiceover Pricing Guide
Voiceover pricing depends on several factors. Script length is the primary driver — most voice artists charge per word or per finished minute. Language affects cost because non-English talent pools are smaller. Usage rights can double or triple the base price, especially for broadcast and national campaigns. AI voiceover has disrupted the market by offering natural-sounding voices at a fraction of the cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a professional voiceover cost?
Professional voiceover rates vary widely based on script length, language, voice type, and usage rights. A 300-word English narration typically costs $30-$150 for standard use, while commercial broadcast rights can push costs to $200-$500+.
How are the estimates calculated?
Our estimates are based on industry-standard per-word rates, adjusted for language complexity, voice type (standard, commercial, character), and usage rights (personal, online, broadcast, national). These reflect real-world pricing from voiceover marketplaces and agencies.
What's the difference between professional and freelance voiceover?
Professional voiceover artists typically work through agencies, have studio-quality equipment, and charge premium rates. Freelancers on platforms like Fiverr offer a wider price range but quality varies significantly.
How does AI voiceover compare to human voiceover?
AI voiceover is dramatically cheaper (often 90%+ savings), delivers instantly, and allows unlimited revisions. Modern AI voices like Verbatik's sound natural and support 142+ languages. Human voiceover offers unique emotional nuance for premium projects.
Do usage rights affect the price?
Yes, significantly. Personal/internal use is cheapest. Online/social media use costs 30% more. Broadcast (TV/radio) doubles the price, and national campaigns can cost 2.5x the base rate.
What factors increase voiceover cost the most?
The biggest cost drivers are: broadcast usage rights, commercial/character voice types, non-English languages, and rush delivery. A 30-second national TV commercial can cost $1,000+ for a professional voice.
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