In this overview of voiceover pay-to-play websites, you can learn more about how they cover every field of work, including acting.
The Biggest Pay-to-Play Website
Voices.com is a great domain name, for sure. It is probably one of the most popular pay-to-play sites, and that’s for many reasons. It is easy to navigate, hosts a lot of work, and is fairly affordable. However, the issue with voices.com is that the platform is heavily saturated, meaning the competition is strong. With respect to how it works, they take a cut of your earnings and your subscription fee, and if you host a project, there is an initial admin fee.
Competing Voiceover Pay-to-Play Site
Voicerealm, for a long period of time, was one of the most popular pay-to-play websites. It still carries a lot of leverage within the pay-to-play market, but it falls a little below its competitors in the SEO ranks. Similar to its competitor voices.com it will charge a listing fee, take a cut of the earnings and demand a subscription. This platform is also pretty heavily saturated.
Pay-to-Play Sites Trying to Make a Difference
Voice123 is another very busy site, but fortunately, most listings are capped on how many voiceover artists can apply. This means the saturation level works on a first-come, first serve basis. This is a great incentive to put your business before the client promptly with style and quality. The platform also offers email invitations too. With respect to pay, there is a subscription fee on the platform, and you can also buy additional services to boost your chances, visibility, and profile.
The Alternative to Pay-to-Play
Bodalgo is a unique site that does demand a subscription but generally attracts a higher calibre client. This is because of the fee amount and also the brand. The platform does not host the same volume of work as the above platforms. However, that is carefully matched in a complimentary manner knowing there is less competition on it too.
Voiceover Casting Websites
Voquent is similar to Bodalgo and is unique in how it operates. Its operation is certainly the most cost-effective as it works similarly to an agent in that if you don’t work, you don’t pay. There are no upfront subscription fees but just a single commission taken at the end of the project. In theory, this separates Voquent from the rest of the sites as it sits more in the realms of a casting site than a pay-to-play site.
Alternative Voiceover Casting Site
Voicebooking.com is another platform that invites users to sign up without paying a subscription. In turn, this brings it to the realms of casting sites instead of pay-to-play sites. You will be charged if successful, but out of the list above, this is probably the quietest platform concerning the volume of work. Though, it does invite some great clients with amazing rates.
Voiceover Pay-to-Play Summary
There is a huge selection, and there are pros and cons to every platform. I would encourage you to read reviews on these sites and speak to your network about them. It will help provoke a decision that will serve you in weeks, months, and years. Looking for more content? Check out our Voiceover and Acting Pay-to-Play and Generic Pay-to-Play articles. You can also learn more about how to audition on these platforms too.
Voiceover Pay to Play by Alan Shires – Actor, Voiceover Artist, and Presenter at www.alanshires.co.uk.
