How much does a voice-over recording cost? 2026 pricing

In short: The price of a voice-over recording depends above all on the length of the text, its intended use and the scope of the licence. A short spot costs on the order of a few hundred złoty as a rough guide, while broadcast campaigns and longer formats we quote individually on the basis of the script. Prices are approximate — we quote every project separately.

The question “how much does a voice-over recording cost?” has no single answer, because the price is always the sum of several variables. The same voice and the same text can cost differently depending on where and for how long the material will be broadcast. Below we explain exactly what affects the cost and what quoting looks like in practice.

What affects the price of a voice-over recording?

Length of the text

The basic factor. Billing can be per word, per minute of finished material, or per studio session. A short 30-second spot requires a different effort than a half-hour e-learning course or an audiobook.

Intended use and broadcast reach

This is often more important than the length itself. A recording for an internal presentation is cheaper than an identical text intended for a nationwide TV campaign. The wider the reach and the more commercial the nature, the higher the cost.

Voice licence

The voice-over artist grants a licence to use their voice within a defined scope — for a specific period, territory and type of media. Extending the licence (e.g. from online to television, or lengthening the broadcast period) raises the price.

Choice of voice and language

An experienced, recognizable voice costs more. Language also matters — we handle voice and voice-over recording in PL, FR, EN and ES, which simplifies the preparation of language versions.

Scope of processing

The recording itself is one thing; editing, cleaning, synchronization to picture or a full mix are additional stages. Basic processing is standard with us, but advanced sound design we quote separately.

Rough price ranges

The figures below are approximate — we quote every project individually on the basis of the script and intended use:

• Short spot / announcement (up to ~30 s) — usually on the order of a few hundred złoty.
• E-learning material / narration (a few to a dozen or so minutes) — depends on the length and the number of modules.
• Broadcast campaign (nationwide TV, radio) — quoted with the licence taken into account, usually noticeably higher.
• Localization / multiple languages — quoted per language version.

We do not give a fixed price list, because two seemingly similar jobs can differ several-fold in cost depending on the licence. We will give a reliable figure once we have seen the script.

How is a voice-over recording billed?

Several billing models are found in the industry, and it is worth knowing them so you can compare offers consciously:

• Per session — a fixed rate for the studio recording, regardless of how many takes are made. Works well for shorter material.
• Per word or per character — popular for high-volume texts like e-learning or audiobooks. The price is predictable and directly proportional to length.
• Per minute of finished material — billing based on the final running time of the recording.
• Licence as a separate item — the cost of using the voice is sometimes counted independently of the recording itself, especially for broadcast campaigns.

In practice a quote often combines these elements: the studio work itself plus a licence cost that depends on the reach. That is why two offers are hard to compare without knowing the intended use of the material.

Why record a voice-over in a professional studio?

• Technical quality — a directed booth, a Neumann TLM 102 microphone and Eve Audio + Genelec monitors guarantee clean, broadcast-ready sound.
• Direction — we watch the pace, the emphases and the interpretation so the message sounds natural.
• Finished file — you receive edited, cleaned material in the target format.
• One place — we handle the recording, the processing and any mix to picture in a single studio.

If you want to know what the process itself looks like technically, read the guide on how to record a voice-over step by step .

Hidden costs worth remembering

When planning a budget it is easy to overlook items that only appear during the job:

• Text revisions after the session — changing the script after recording means another session and an extra cost.
• Extending the licence — if material originally intended for online later goes to television, the licence has to be extended.
• Synchronization to picture — matching the narration to a finished video is a separate editing stage.
• Additional versions — spot cut-downs, regional variants or further languages are counted separately.

Being aware of these items lets you plan a realistic budget and avoid surprises.

What does quoting at All In Sound look like?

Send us the script (or an estimate of its length), information about the intended use and broadcast reach, and your preferred language. On this basis we will select a voice-over artist and prepare a specific, approximate quote. Prices are approximate — we quote every project individually.

Summary

The cost of a voice-over recording is the resultant of the length of the text, the intended use, the licence, the choice of voice and the scope of processing. Rather than guessing, it is best to send the script — then we will give a real price.

Need a professional voice for your project? Check out voice and voice-over recording or get in touch for an individual quote.