Voices
Reviews and Complaints

I've worked with a lot of the staff on many jobs and they're always really great! I cannot really comment on how the site will work for you because, truthfully, that will mostly depend on you; work hard, work fast, work well and give the best quality and customer service you can and you'll probably do fine! You'll definitely be able to count on the staff and the site resources to help you, if and when needed!
Whenever I've had a question or needed help with something, the Staff have always been terrific to me!
Many thanks to Sean, Steve, Jennifer, Rabia, Emily L., Stefania, Ashlie, Ryan, Jacob, Mark, Kevin, Katie, Sarah, Kenneth, Lisa, Jessica, Mike, Emily C., Trevon, Sergio, Lisi, Heather, Agnes and Cooper! (If I missed anyone, I apologize!)

I'll keep this to the point as there was lot's discussed but wow! Cameron just gave me an rediculously helpful consultation! He gave me a ton of encouragment and ever more technical advice about my personal profile, the voices.com platform and much much more helpful information. Prior to the call he had prepared by listening to my demos and auditions to help give me on point feedback. Not only is this man fluent, articulate and a great to talk with but he knows his the vocies platform and the industry very well! Thanks so much my overall experience with Cameron was "above and beyond" as far as I'm concerned and my overall experience on voices.com has been excellent! Thanks very much to the entire staff and for our chat today Cameron! #youallrock

Voices.com gives anyone who wants to hire a voiceover artist a free platform on which to do so. At the same time, voice over artists have direct access to the people who want to hire them. I've been working with many different members of the Voices.com team over the past two years, and they've helped me build my business as a voice over artist into a successful one. They answer my questions immediately (or close to it!), they have resolved challenges in professional and respectful manners, they have recommended me to clients for work. I've been working with them on a gigantic project that has lasted for at least 6 months, and I think both the end client and I would agree to the same perception: these are good guys to work with. They not only get the job done, they get it done well, fast, and efficiently.

I tried voices.com years ago, but wasn't ready to commit to a voice over career. Even then, I remember the service being great. I was going to join your competition, but the service is what brought me back.

There's one thing that a lot of companies miss; continuity. Voices.com started out from day one with superior service; they didn't hound me with a ton of solicitous emails daily; just gave me the information I needed, and left more than one method of contact information. The service level remains the same. Top notch. And everyone I know says the same thing: great service.

Lastly, I LOVE the fact that I have one person who answers my questions: Josh. He always responds promptly, with clear, simple answers. I don't spend my money with anyone who doesn't give great service, and I am extremely impressed; from the service, to the website. I got my new equipment, and I'm about to start rocking and rolling with Voice.com!

Over the last few years our creative studio has worked with voices.com on numerous projects for voiceover narrations across videos we've produced. We have been extremely satisfied with the responsive customer service from Ian Callander & Jessica Ellyatt, who are always on-point to assist our needs. We find the website interface very user-friendly but on several occasions both Ian & Jessica have helped us to gather more auditions & in faster timelines than might have been possible otherwise. The talent pool of voice professionals through voices.com is unmatched and we have had many great experiences with the professionals we've selected on our projects. I can't even think of one that has not worked out, as the professionalism & responsiveness of the talent once selected has been overwhelmingly consistent. We're so appreciative of our partnership with voices.com and truly look forward to continuing our momentum this year!

So far I've been really impressed with the Voices.com platform and my interactions with the staff.

I had a great conversation/consultation with Cameron last week and he did a terrific job explaining to me what I needed to do to advance myself within Voices.com and in voice over in general. I actually first encountered Cameron on the Mission Audition podcast (another added value) and was able to glean some value from his tips on auditioning. I most appreciated that Cameron was friendly and flexible. He was willing to listen to a couple auditions to give me some engineering feedback that my novice skill set needed.

As far as the platform is concerned, I haven't been able to book a gig yet but that result falls on my shoulders. I needed the consultation with Cameron to step my game up and I'm thankful that a consultation comes with the fee you pay to audition.

The platform is really user friendly and matches up with jobs that are a strong fit for your abilities. Coming from a career in sales, it's really great to have leads COME TO YOU. Now it's just up to you to show em what ya got!

I have only been active with Voices.Com for barely 8 months and it has been GREAT!
I have been able to utilize your vast resources, attend Webinars, ask for help and advice from your Staff (Congratulations - from my years of management experience you are fortunate and employ excellent People), audition as much as possible and continue to develop my expertise as a Voice Talent.
I have had opportunities that would not have occurred without being a premium member, great Clients, projects and professional friendships, even messages from projects that were not awarded but that would like to work together in the future when my voice style/tonal quality is better suited.
Voices.Com is the best! What some call Pay 2 Play, I now call it Play 4 Pay!
I do have only one regret and recommendation:
I should have started sooner, there is no time or reason not to begin immediately. The missed opportunities and experiences will not expedite your career goals and I won't bother to list all the Platitudes that will attest to that!
Thank You Kelly Mathews, David Gravelle, Matt, Ashley Schmidt, the Ciccarellis and the entire staff at Voices. Com.

Best Regards,
David

Voices.com played a crucial role in my development as a voice artist during my initial year. Although I would have preferred to secure more jobs, the knowledge I gained from each audition I submitted was priceless, and it has greatly improved my skills as a voice artist. I am especially grateful to ***, who provided me with excellent advice on multiple occasions, enabling me to enhance my technique both within and outside of Voices.com. Although I have currently put my membership on hold, I anticipate returning in the future.

I used Voices.com a few years ago when I started my voice acting career. I had some success, but I got frustrated and decided to focus on audiobooks for a while. Last November, I decided to give it another try and was pleasantly surprised by how user-friendly the site had become. They pay close attention to new members, respond quickly to questions, provide interactive opportunities for members, and offer access to professional voice actors. The opportunity to read copy with a V.com professional is an excellent service for both new and experienced members. The yearly membership is a bit expensive, but since they have improved their mission, if you can land a job or two, it will pay for itself.

I am a former paying customer of Voices.com, and was recently sent an email from them offering me 50% off their ridiculous annual price of $499 to come back. The coupon code was aptly named, BABYCOMEBACK, so after some thought, I decided I'd pull the trigger and jump back into the madness, since at that price it might be worth it. However, after several attempts to use the code, the site wouldn't let me use it. So, I sent an email to them stating that their site would not allow me to use the coupon code. I called the next day, and got no one on the line, so I left a message, no reply. So, I called again the next day and they referred me to Evan Wiebe, Senior Talent Account Manager. I left another VM with him, and waited. Finally, Evan responded only to tell me that the coupon had expired and the best they could do was offer me $100 off the annual fee, if I was interested. Hell no, I wasn't interested! I then forwarded him the email that I had sent to their website with a time stamp that clearly showed that I was well within the time limit of having the coupon honored. However, Evan told me that they had no proof of my email showing up in their system, and he asked for more proof. What other proof is there, other than a friggin' email with the time stamp? Am I some computer wizard that makes fake emails to be able to use a coupon code BEFORE it has expired?! He claimed that it just didn't add up. If this is how they treat former customers, then I don't want any part of their company. And go look for yourself about their shady business tactics that I researched after I went through all of this. Let my VOICE be heard: Steer clear of this company!

My one-year membership has just run out and I have held off in commenting about my year long experience with Voices.com since it's been a mixed bag. My expectations when I took out a membership was to get feedback from my audio auditions resulting in some paying jobs. Despite submitting over 500 auditions none of these resulted in an acceptance. Not a single one! Every time I would carefully read the job parameters and rehearse the script, then submit with a short friendly intro saying'I am easy to work with and a consummate professional dedicated to bringing the highest level of quality to their project'.
When several months had gone by without any results I had 2,45-min conference calls with Cameron who offered constructive criticism. I reworked my profile, testimonials, experience listings, etc. at his suggestion. All without results. Subsequent emails to different representatives were usually answered in a timely fashion but significant difficulties were not resolved.
One of my biggest problems with this company is that they don't update the status of a job. I currently show 118 jobs to which I've applied dating back a full year to July 2019 and they still show as ?undecided'. Voices.com says that some clients don't bother to update this and yet Voices must know if a job has been awarded since they act as an escrow entity, releasing funds to the V/O artist when a job is complete. This is a huge frustration and frankly seems suspect.
Another difficulty is one's inability to hear an awarded voice over. They say this is confidential and yet without being able to hear the difference in finished product anything I would submit is strictly conjectural. There is simply no standard or anything to compare yourself with from the actual jobs offered. It leaves one to suspect that the jobs were actually awarded. How would one know?
I know personally that my voice over abilities are marketable since I have worked in radio for the past 10 years and am frequently requested to provide the voice range for their numerous and varied advertising clients as well as PSAs for many non-profits.

So, if you want to use this company as a practice platform maybe it's worth $499 to you. But if you're expecting to get work from what might be several hundred auditions you apply for or to know the status of auditions you've submitted take heed and find another company.

I have been attempting to contact their toll-free number and the Director of Finance on a daily basis for the past three weeks. However, I have not received any response. I am seeking a refund for the overdraft charges on my account, as well as an additional $500 for the time and effort I have put into contacting them and filing complaints with ComplaintsBoard.com and the attorney general of the US and Missouri. I have spent a significant amount of time on the phone without achieving any results. My request is for a total refund amounting to $1150.

This company makes it very difficult to cancel my membership. On January 5th, I purchased a membership to have access to audition for work on voices.com. However, I quickly realized that all the jobs listed were non-union work. As a union voice-over artist, working through this company would jeopardize my union and health insurance. I clicked the cancel membership button, and it asked me to confirm my request. I clicked it again, but then a popup window appeared, stating that a member of their support team would reach out to confirm my request and start the process of closing my account. The support team usually responds within 24-48 hours. In the meantime, I sent a message through their website expressing my desire to cancel my membership. I didn't want to wait 48 hours and have a conversation with them about it. I wanted an immediate refund and to be removed from the website to protect my standing with the union. The next day, I received an email saying that my request to cancel my Voices.com subscription had been received. The email also asked why I decided to cancel and how they could improve their service if I chose to continue in the future. As an account manager at Voices.com, the sender wanted to chat with me, share options to continue my membership, and offer tips for effective auditions. Their office hours are from 8am to 4pm ET, Monday through Friday. I called that afternoon, shocked that I had to speak to someone at the company to explain why I wanted to cancel my membership after being a member for less than 24 hours. The person I spoke to seemed to understand that they don't list union work. They assured me that my membership would be canceled, and I would receive a refund. However, it has been one week, and I still haven't received a refund. When I checked online, I saw that my membership was still active. I clicked the cancel membership button again and tried calling the person I spoke to a week ago. I waited on the line for over 20 minutes after pressing his extension, so I decided to email him while waiting. I explained that my membership was still active, I hadn't received a refund, and I would be contacting ComplaintsBoard.com about the frustrating and time-consuming process of canceling a membership. This process has also cost me financially, as my credit card company has already charged me interest on the membership.

Hello, I have completed a job vide job number #636014 through www.voices.com.

My payment was released from Surepay on June 14th. But the amount hasn't been reflected on my PayPal account. It was notified that the payment would reflect in my account by June 23rd.

But to make things worse, PayPal has disabled my account citing some unusual activity. I called their customer support and they are saying that it will take 3-5 days to get it sorted. Five days are over since I filed my complaint and so far there is no progress from PayPal. I reached out to voices customer service too, but I didn't get any assistance other than their automated messages that said they'll revert in 2 days. It's been 4 days, and still no response. As of now, the payment is seen as 'Paid Out' on voices.com, while I haven't received any money. Attaching screenshots of voices.com & PayPal.com Interfaces.

Regards,

Anusree

Voices (voices.com) is a website that charges you just to apply for jobs. This is not a good thing for people in this industry. They don't tell you that you have to pay to apply for jobs on their website. This is a scam website, so be careful. They might take your voice recordings and use them for their own profit. This is not fair to people who are trying to make a living in this industry.

Been using Voices.com for a long time now, and I gotta say, things have changed a lot in the voice over industry. There's a lot more people trying to get in on the action, and that means there's more competition than ever before. And with all that competition, it's getting harder and harder to justify the premium fee that Voices.com charges.

I mean, don't get me wrong, it's a good site and all. But when you compare it to some of the other options out there, it's hard to justify the cost. I've actually earned more money from another site in just two years than I did in a whole decade with Voices.com. And that's why I ultimately decided to leave.

Now, I'm not saying that Voices.com is a bad site or anything like that. But I do think that they need to take a hard look at their payment model and figure out a way to make it more competitive. Because if they don't, they're going to continue to lose customers to other sites that offer better value for money.

So if you're thinking about signing up for Voices.com, just be aware that there are other options out there. And while Voices.com might be a good choice for some people, it might not be the best choice for everyone.

Voices (voices.com) is a company that claims to help talented individuals find work in the voiceover industry. However, after my experience with them, I can confidently say that they are nothing but a scam. They prey on the hopes and dreams of aspiring voice actors, charging them for the opportunity to audition for jobs that may not even exist.

In no way does any real talent company charge for auditions. This is a clear indication that Voices is not a legitimate company. They are simply trying to make a profit off of the hard work and talent of others. It is best to start your own website and go freelance, as you will make a ton more money than having some scam take advantage of you.

To make matters worse, Voices pays for 5-star reviews. One company has come forward exposing this information, which means that any 5-star review on their website cannot be trusted. It would be foolish to believe that these reviews are genuine.

Overall, I would not recommend Voices to anyone looking to break into the voiceover industry. They are a scam and should be avoided at all costs. Instead, focus on building your own brand and finding legitimate opportunities through reputable sources. Don't let Voices or any other scam company take advantage of your talents and hard work.

Voices (voices.com) used to be a decent place for voice over artists to showcase their talents and find work. However, over the years, it seems like they've become more focused on making money than helping their users. It's a sad story that we've heard before - a company starts out with good intentions, but eventually succumbs to greed.

One of the biggest issues with Voices is that they charge their users annual dues. This means that voice over artists have to pay just to be a part of the platform. But that's not all - Voices also takes a percentage of the talent fees. This seems like a pretty brazen way to make money, especially considering that the platform is supposed to be helping voice over artists find work.

To make matters worse, there have been accusations that Voices pads the fees without informing the talent. This means that voice over artists could be getting paid less than they deserve, without even realizing it. It's hard to say whether these accusations are true or not, but it's definitely concerning.

Overall, it's hard to recommend Voices to any voice over artist. The platform seems more focused on making money than helping its users, and the annual dues and percentage of talent fees are pretty outrageous. If you're looking for a place to showcase your voice over talents and find work, there are probably better options out there.

I used to be a member of Voices back in the day, around 2005-06, and I recently went back to check out their fees and rates. Let me tell you, it's a bit of a mixed bag. Some platforms charge you a flat one-time annual fee, which can be nice and predictable. Others only charge you a fee when they actually get you a job, which can be a relief if you're not getting a lot of work. But Voices.com? They do both. Plus, they handle all invoicing and charge a processing fee to the clients. It's a lot to keep track of, and it can make it hard to build a personal, ongoing relationship with clients.

Now, I'm not saying that Voices.com is a bad platform. They do have a lot of job postings and a wide variety of clients. But all those fees can really add up, especially if you're just starting out in the business. And let's be real, voiceover work is already a tough gig. It's not like we're rolling in dough over here. So when a platform like Voices.com imposes so many different fees on our talent budget, it can feel a bit excessive.

That being said, I do appreciate that Voices.com handles all the invoicing and processing fees for us. It can be a real pain to deal with that stuff on your own, especially if you're not great with numbers. And like I said, they do have a lot of job postings and clients, so it's not like you're paying all those fees for nothing. But if you're on a tight budget or just starting out, it's definitely something to keep in mind.

Overall, I think Voices.com is a decent platform, but the fees can be a bit overwhelming. If you're willing to put in the time and effort to build relationships with clients outside of the platform, you might be better off with a different platform that doesn't charge so many different fees. But if you're looking for a one-stop-shop for all your voiceover needs, Voices.com might be worth checking out. Just be prepared to keep track of all those fees!

I gotta say, I've had some pretty good luck finding some top-notch talent on Voices (voices.com). These folks really know their stuff and have all the gear and experience to back it up. I mean, I've been blown away by some of the voiceover work I've gotten from this platform.

But let me tell you, the service team is a whole different story. I'm talking project managers, finance folks, the whole shebang. These guys are just plain terrible. They can't communicate worth a lick, they're always dropping the ball on coordination, and they just seem completely lost half the time. I mean, seriously, don't even bother going through them.

Every time I've tried to get their support on a big project, it's been a total nightmare. They just delay everything, confuse the artists, and overcharge for their so-called "management fees". And don't even get me started on the turnover and absenteeism. I swear, I've been bounced from project manager to project manager more times than I can count, and every time I have to explain everything all over again. It's a real pain in the you-know-what.

All in all, I'd say Voices is a pretty decent platform if you're looking for some top-notch talent. But if you need any kind of support from their service team, good luck. You're better off just handling everything yourself.

Been on Voices for more than 10 years now and I can tell you that there are some good, bad, and ugly things about it.

The good thing is that if you get hired, it's usually easy money. You just have to do your voice work and get paid. But the bad thing is that you're competing with newbies and those with zero experience who are willing to take any job at any cutthroat price. It's tough to get hired when there are so many people willing to work for peanuts.

And then there's the ugly part. Voices used to be a great platform, but their annual fees are not worth it anymore. You have to pay $500US PLUS a 20% fee on each job. That's a lot of money to pay just to be on a platform. And to make matters worse, there are tons and tons of clients who want you to work for peanuts. They'll say things like "this has a run time of about ten hours of voice work, and our budget is $250." Instead of setting those clients straight, Voices' replies are "well, just don't bid or bid what you think it's worth". What a waste of time!

Overall, you won't earn a living with this site at all. As a pro, I get maybe 5 contracts a year. MAYBE. It's just not worth the time and money anymore.

I gotta say, I ain't too thrilled with Voices.com. Don't get me wrong, their education and training stuff is top-notch, but when it comes to their Professional Services program, they're as quiet as a mouse. I've been trying to get some answers about how they divvy up the voice seeker's budget for months now, and all I've gotten is the runaround. First they told me to talk to someone else, then that person didn't even bother to respond to my follow-up email. And don't even get me started on their latest blog post - it talks about clarifying things for the voice seeker, but what about us voice actors? It's like they don't even care about us!

I mean, maybe it's just me. Maybe I shouldn't have asked for a record of our conversations about Professional Services. But come on, is it really that suspicious to want to keep track of things? Some folks seem to be doing alright with Voices.com, but I'm just about ready to throw in the towel. I don't need this kind of runaround in my life.

This website, Voices (voices.com), is not very helpful for most voice-over artists. It seems like a scam to me. If you use a free account, you won't get any jobs. I guarantee it. They say you need a good profile, but you can't even apply for any jobs. You just have to wait and hope someone contacts you. But why would they do that when there are premium members actively applying for the same jobs?

So, you might think getting a Premium account is the solution. But it costs a whopping $500! And there's no guarantee you'll make that money back. Some people say it took them a whole year to make that money back. That's a long time to work without making any money. And even if you do get work through the site, it's not a guarantee that you'll make enough to cover the cost of the Premium account.

In my opinion, it's best to avoid voices.com altogether. It's a disgraceful system that takes advantage of voice-over artists.

I've been in the voiceover business for 45 years, working in four different countries for some of the biggest accounts in the world. I decided to join Voices.com with my own money after retiring, hoping to continue my passion for voiceover work. However, my experience with the company has not been great so far.

I've been getting audition after audition, but the pay is very low and I haven't seen any results. I'm also concerned that they may be using my work without paying me. To protect myself, I've started inserting a tone into all my recordings so they can't use them without my permission.

I'm not the only one with these concerns. There are other sites out there that actually check your suitability for a voiceover job before offering it to you. It's important to do your research and not believe everything you read, including this review.

I posted this on Reddit to see if others have had similar experiences and if the company is responsive to feedback. I'm just a regular voiceover guy like you, and I want to make sure that my hard work is being compensated fairly. It's frustrating to see so many opportunities on the site, but not getting any real results.

Overall, I would recommend being cautious before investing your money in Voices.com. While there may be some good opportunities, it's important to do your research and protect yourself from potential scams.

I actually had no intentions to spend a lot of money on their service.
Even though the account is given for free, it doesn't mean anything. They use aggressive strategies to make you purchase a more expensive subscription, but they are not rude, they are polite but very persistent and it irritates, to be honest.
Don't subscribe at all or give them a fake phone number so they couldn't
reach you.