An Upwork alternative for voice work
By Buford Taylor, who runs Casting Call Club. Updated October 2026.
Upwork is a big general freelance marketplace: clients post jobs, freelancers send proposals, and Upwork handles the contract and payment. It works for voice over, but it was built for every kind of freelance job. Here's how it compares to Casting Call Club for voice work.
At a glance
| Upwork | Casting Call Club | |
|---|---|---|
| How you get work | Send a written proposal for a posted job | Record an audition with the role's actual lines |
| Cost to apply | Proposals cost "Connects", which you buy | Free |
| Fees on what you earn | A service fee on freelancer earnings | None. Projects pay actors directly |
| Kind of work | Commercial, corporate, e-learning | Indie animation, games, fan dubs, audio dramas |
| Best for | Freelancers chasing business clients | Getting cast in character roles, beginners to pros |
Upwork's fees and Connects pricing have changed several times, so check their current fee page before you sign up.
For voice actors
On Upwork you win work by writing proposals, and the client often picks from profiles before hearing anyone read their script. On Casting Call Club you audition with the director's lines, so the performance does the selling. If you have few credits, that's a much easier way in.
For people casting a project
Upwork is handy when you want one contract with invoicing built in. For casting characters, auditions are better: you post the roles free, actors record your actual lines, and you hear everyone before you pick. See how to write a casting call or browse voice actors for hire.
Can I use both?
Plenty of people do. Build credits and a demo with indie roles, then use marketplaces like Upwork and Fiverr for commercial clients. More options in the best voice acting websites.