Whether it’s for a commercial, corporate video, or a video game, hiring professional voice actors won’t just make your projects stand out – it’ll also ensure your dollars are well spent.
However, be smart. Don’t select someone randomly after a quick scroll online.
It’s easy to get duped or, at least, left with a below-par recording, from a voice actor who says they have the skills (but actually have no training).
Do your research. Or, better yet, let us do it for you.
We’ve trawled through the many platforms and agencies to bring you the best 5 voice over companies where you’ll find top-notch professional voice actors perfect for your next video or audio project.
This list could have been a lot more extensive, but we wanted to go by certain parameters most other comparison sites may not consider.
How We Chose the Best Online Voice Over Companies
Pre-screened Voice Talent
There are a LOT of online voice over companies and marketplaces online today.
Most of them don’t properly vet talent, and let’s face it, technology has made it very easy for many newcomers to enter the market without proper training and know-how.
The list below contains voice over service providers that ensure you get recordings from professional talent only.
Transparency
Professional Voice overs are priced in a way that’s, how shall we say…convoluted.
Voice overs used without paid advertising or internally are pretty straightforward, but when we get into the realm of promoted content or broadcast material, it can get confusing.
The companies listed below either post their rates, provide information about how they are calculated, or even let their users transact independently of their platform.
Industry Support
Voice Crafters, along with the reputable companies listed below are unique in that they support the craft of human voice overs, as well as fair pay for voice talent.
In an era where AI technology is nearly taking over creative trades, these organizations champion the importance of human creativity.
Without further ado, here are the 5 best voice over companies you’ll find online (in no particular order):
1. Voice Crafters
Well, of course in a list of the best voice over companies, we’re going to mention our own site.
Kinda silly not to, right?
Especially as Voice Crafters has been around for over 15 years, and has grown exponentially to offer voice work in over 80 languages.
We have thousands of professional voice actors on our books, and every one of them is pre-screened to ensure they have proven commercial experience and an ability to self-produce broadcast-quality voice recordings.
As a result, not all the voice artists who contact us get to be on our site. In fact, we decline many applications.
As a client, working with us is very simple.
Once you post your project online, our system will invite only the most appropriate professional voice actors to send you their proposals.
This happens fast, so you can expect proposals within a few hours. You can share them with your team and/or client on a whitelisted webpage.
You can also request custom auditions based on your script, and these are completely free.
Features
Deferred payment: Your payment is held securely until you’re happy with your voice recording, and YOU sign off on it by releasing the funds to the talent.
Project posting: Find the right talent for you based on parameters you choose on our quote form. Receive custom auditions to get a good idea of what the final recording would sound like. You can also schedule a remote session to direct talent in real time.
Hire specific talent: You can listen to voice samples of voice artists and hire individual ones you like rather than have our system select them for you.
Casting assistance: If you’re not quite sure what you need, don’t worry–we also offer casting support.
Native speakers: Count on us for native talent with regional dialects for your project. We also collaborate with other agencies and studios worldwide so we can usually source hard-to-find languages and dialects whenever needed.
Post-production support: We also offer full post-production services such as soundtrack mixing, mastering, sync-to-picture, sound effects, subtitles, and more.
Production music: Ten years ago, we launched Audio Buzz, a royalty-free music catalog designed to help you find the right piece of music for your creative project easily and quickly.
AI transcription: Our most recent service is our AI transcription tool, which enables you to transcribe audio and video content in any language and multiple formats.
2. Bodalgo
Founded in 2008 to focus solely on the German market, Bodalgo quickly expanded to an international voice over platform.
Today there are over 12,000 professional voice actors on the platform with over 63,000 projects between them under their belt.
Like Voice Crafters, Bodalgo thoroughly reviews the talent before they can register with the site, noting their specific experience, the type of VOs they do, and the languages they work in.
With Bodalgo, you’ll typically receive offers and access to various talents’ auditions. If necessary, you can easily share these with others on your team.
The company has some awards to its name too, most notably the UK-based One Voice Awards for best voice service provider, which it picked up six times in a row from 2018 to 2023! It is run by Armin Hierstetter, well-known for his commitment to the industry.
Features
Project posting: With Boldalgo, you can also post info about your project to the site so that voice actors with the experience and expertise you’re looking for can then submit their proposals.
Remote web tool: The agency offers a free remote web tool called Bodalgocall, which allows you to connect to your selected voice artist’s studio no matter where in the world you are.
Automatic calculations: A pretty unique feature is the site’s online calculator which can estimate how much your particular audio is likely to cost. This is a really useful tool for talent-sourcing newbies.
Authentic human voices: Seems weird that a voice casting agency even has to mention this but – hey! – these are the times we live in! Bodalgo is very keen to assert that they exclusively offer real voices.
Teleprompting: The bodalgoPrompta feature is a great teleprompter solution for on-camera work, presentations, and voice overs.
3. Voicebooking
One of the more recent new kids on the block, Voicebooking began in 2011 as an online voice talent agency before expanding into full voice production services.
The company, based in the Netherlands, now offers support such as audio production, sound design, and script reviews alongside global voice over castings.
The idea was to offer something one-stop shop for all things voice-related.
And it seems to have worked.
As well as a high caliber of voice talent, impressive clients on their books include Spotify, Booking.com, and animation agency Clarify.
Features
Fixed rates: Voicebooking offers fixed rates which they have pre-negotiated with their talent. Companies outside Holland and Belgium pay a € 25 handling fee, but again, this is highlighted upfront. Important note: fixed rates don’t apply to commercial voice overs. Users are asked to contact the agency to receive a quote.
Production support: Sometimes booking and recording the voice over is only the first step. Many clients need further support such as mixing, mastering, or adding sound effects.
Script translation and localization: If developing a commercial or other audio content for several specific markets, this voice over website can help with script translation and localization services, making the project rollout smooth and swift.
Fast turnaround: Whatever your project, voicebooking promises a snappy turnaround, often within 24-48 hours.
4. Voquent
Voquent is another great voice over website to check out if you’re looking for premium talent.
The platform prides itself on its quality control and speed of delivery. This is helped by its pretty nifty search features which enable prospective clients to filter the available voice actors by language, dialect, accent, tone, and style.
Once you’ve selected your voice talent, Voquent takes on producer duties–booking the studio, managing script formatting, handling translation, and whatever else you need.
Features
Accessibility services: With Voquent it’s a case of ‘no client left behind.’ That’s because they offer substantial accessibility services such as audio descriptions, closed captions, subtitles, dubbing, and sign language.
Advanced search filters: If you’re looking for super-specific voice talent, then the advanced search filters on the Voquent website are a fantastic tool. You can filter talent by language, style, and more.
Casting assistance: Like Voice Crafters, Voquent also offers casting support to help clients find the best fit for their projects.
Payment Security: Once you’ve approved the quote you’re given, you’ll be directed to make an upfront payment with Voquent. However, it’s generally held in escrow until you’re project has been delivered as you want it.
4. VOPlanet
VOPlanet adheres to high standards of quality and professionalism, which is why it makes our list!
Though the voice over website vets all its voice artists to ensure they fit the bill as ‘professional-grade’ voice actors, costs to clients remain manageable.
That’s because the business doesn’t charge project management fees nor does it take a commission from the voice actors hired. So a win-win for everyone.
Furthermore, clients and talent negotiate costs directly between themselves.
Features
No middleman fees: VOPlanet doesn’t manage payments between clients and the voice actors they hire. This is good news for those doing the hiring, as it means no additional middleman fees or hidden commissions.
Advanced filter search tools: VOPlanet has an impressive search and filter tool to help you cut time and fluff to find the exact voice talent you need by language, dialect, style, gender, and other relevant criteria.
Native speakers: The company may be small but it is still global and as such offers native speakers for your project in over 20 different languages and dialects.
Free casting calls: Like Voice Crafters, VOPlanet allows clients to post casting calls for free on their site, detailing project requirements, script samples, and any other necessary information.
How To Use Our Platform
So, if you’re looking for a voiceover for your creative project, you can try out any of the websites above.
Or simply, stay with Voice Crafters and check out the best! We have a strong selection of top, vetted talent in over 80 languages.
Simply post your project on our online platform. Make sure you request custom auditions based on your script (it’s free!) to really hone in on the voice that’s right for your brand and message.
Of course, if you need help casting the right talent, drop us a line and we’ll be happy to help!
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