Human voices.
Not an AI clone of them.

We're building a directory of people who record on their phones and home mics, for brands who'd rather hire a person than generate one. You find each other here and agree the deal between yourselves.

Join as a brand or join as a voice

We haven't launched yet. The early list is free and you can leave it whenever you like.

Good places to record

Somewhere small, quiet and full of soft things works best. A phone and a bit of hush is a good start.

  • The car on the drive

    Parked, engine off, windows up. The seats soak up a lot of echo.

  • A walk-in wardrobe

    Coats and jumpers on every side deaden the room.

  • Under a duvet

    Looks daft, but it's handy for a quick take on your phone.

  • The cupboard under the stairs

    Small, soft and away from the windows.

  • A spare room, curtains shut

    Hang a blanket behind you and switch off anything that hums.

  • A treated booth

    Already got one? Brilliant. Bring it.

More recording tips

How it'll work

Voice artists get a profile with their samples on it. Brands look through the profiles or put up a brief. When you find each other, the rest is between the two of you.

For brands

  1. Browse or brief

    Search profiles by accent, tone and setup, or post an open brief and let artists come to you.

  2. Have a listen

    Play samples and hear how people actually sound, recorded where they actually record.

  3. Agree terms directly

    Fee, usage, licence and delivery are agreed between you and the artist. We're not in the middle.

For voices

  1. Set up your stall

    Build a profile with your samples, your accent and the kind of work you want.

  2. Pitch on briefs

    Spot a brief that suits you, send a message and name your rate.

  3. Invoice and deliver

    Record it, send the files and invoice the brand on your own terms.

Before you shake on anything, see our deal checklist

The sort of jobs we have in mind

Mostly ordinary, useful work: the ad before a podcast, the voice on a training video, the greeting when you ring a dentist.

  • Social ads

    Short reads that sound like someone talking.

  • Podcast reads

    Host-style spots with a voice that fits the show.

  • Explainers

    A warm guide through your product or service.

  • E-learning

    Conversational narration for courses and training.

  • Phone and IVR

    Greetings and menu prompts for your phone line.

  • Games

    Characters, barks and bits of dialogue.

  • Local radio

    Regional reads in a regional voice.

  • Internal comms

    Updates and onboarding that sound like a colleague.

What a brief could look like

made-up examples

  • Regional radio spot

    Project
    Promotional campaign for a local business
    Voice wanted
    Cheerful, Northern English, mature
    Length
    Short read
    Usage
    Regional radio
    • warm
    • northern
    • radio
    Join the early list

  • Onboarding video

    Project
    Internal training module
    Voice wanted
    Calm, clear and approachable
    Length
    Medium read
    Usage
    Internal company portal
    • calm
    • clear
    • internal
    Join the early list

  • Indie game character

    Project
    Character dialogue for an adventure game
    Voice wanted
    Gruff, natural Scottish voice
    Length
    A set of short lines
    Usage
    Commercial game release
    • gruff
    • scottish
    • games
    Join the early list

From a wardrobe to a proper booth

Some voices record on a phone in a wardrobe full of coats. Others have a treated booth and a condenser mic. Voicefolk is being built for both.

Read our recording tips

Photos are illustrative and don't show Voicefolk members.

  • A young woman stands in a walk-in wardrobe between rows of coats, reading a script into her phone
    walk-in wardrobe, phone
  • A young woman sits under a duvet pulled over her head, recording into her phone and grinning
    duvet fort, Sunday night
  • A voice-over artist in headphones reads from a music stand in a small booth lined with acoustic foam, with a condenser microphone and pop filter in front of her
    the booth, condenser mic

The Made by Humans rules

What we promise, and what we ask of every voice

What we commit to

  1. Real voices only. Profiles are for people's own voices. Synthetic, cloned or text-to-speech audio isn't allowed.
  2. No AI training on your samples. We won't use samples uploaded to Voicefolk to train AI, and we won't sell or license them to anyone.
  3. We stay out of the middle. We don't process payments and we're not a party to any deal.
  4. Your profile, your call. You'll be able to edit or delete your profile and samples whenever you like.
  5. Pricing in the open. We'll publish our fees in full before launch.

What every voice agrees to

  1. Your own voice only. Every sample is you, and nobody else.
  2. No AI-generated audio. No cloning, no text-to-speech, no synthetic voices.
  3. Keep it natural. No heavy processing, pitch-shifting or extreme filters.
  4. Only list what you speak. Accents and languages you genuinely speak.
  5. Be decent. Treat brands and fellow artists with respect.

Hear something that doesn't sound right? Report a profile and we'll look into it. If a profile breaks the rules, we'll take it down.

Read the rules in full

Before you shake on it

Voicefolk isn't part of your deal, so agree the important bits in writing before anyone hits record.

  • Usage
  • Media and channels
  • Territory
  • Duration
  • Exclusivity
  • Fee and payment terms
  • Revisions and retakes
  • AI and synthetic use
Open the deal checklist

General information, not legal advice.

A man in headphones records at a desk in a spare room, a USB microphone with a pop filter in front of him and a blanket hung on the wall behind
spare room, USB mic

For voices

Ever been told you've got a voice for radio?

Your everyday speaking voice, accent and all, could be exactly what a brief is after. Pros with their own booth are just as welcome as someone starting out on a phone. When we open you'll be able to:

  • Set your own rates
  • Choose which briefs you pitch for
  • Invoice brands directly
  • Delete your profile whenever you like
Join as a voice Recording tips

18+ only.

Two colleagues at a table listen back to a voice-over on a laptop, one in headphones smiling, with a marked-up script and mugs of tea
the studio, listening back

For brands and agencies

Hear the person before you hire them

When we open, you'll be able to browse real voices, post a brief, and agree usage directly with the artist who reads it.

  • Search by accent, tone and setup
  • Post open briefs
  • Agree fee, usage and licence with the artist
  • Agencies welcome for client work
Join as a brand

coming soon to iOS and Android

An autocue in your pocket

We're building a Voicefolk app for your phone. Drop in a script, set your reading pace, and the words scroll up in front of you while you record. No more juggling a printout in one hand and your phone in the other.

  1. Drop in your script. Paste it in, or share it to the app from your notes or email.
  2. Set your pace. Slow it down for a calm explainer, speed it up for a punchy ad.
  3. Read and record. The line you're on stays in the middle of the screen, and the take saves straight to your phone.

£9.99 a year planned price, subject to change

Tell me when it's out

The app is planned, not released. The demo here is a mock-up: it doesn't use your microphone or record anything.

Try the autocue

Example script. The bakery is made up.

A note on price

We haven't set prices for the directory yet. When we have, they'll go up on this page in full, before anyone pays us anything. If you're on the early list, we'll email you when they're up.

The autocue app is separate, with a planned price of £9.99 a year (subject to change).

The Voicefolk team

Questions you might have

What is Voicefolk?

A directory of real voices we're building. Voice artists get a profile with samples; brands and agencies browse profiles and post briefs. Everything else is agreed directly between them.

When does it launch?

We're building it now. Join the early list and we'll email you when it opens.

How will Voicefolk make money?

We're still working that out. Whatever we decide, we'll publish our pricing in full before launch.

Who handles contracts and licences?

The brand and the artist. Voicefolk isn't a party to any deal and doesn't provide contracts. Our deal checklist covers what to agree. It's general information, not legal advice.

How do artists get paid?

Directly by the brand, in whatever way you both agree. We don't process payments.

What if a client doesn't pay?

Because we don't process payments or manage contracts, we can't chase payment or settle disputes. Agree payment terms in writing before you record.

Do you check that voices are human?

We don't vet or certify voices. Every voice agrees to rules that ban AI-generated, cloned and text-to-speech audio, and we'll remove profiles that break them. Use your own judgement too, and report anything that doesn't sound right.

Can agencies use Voicefolk for client work?

Yes. You'll be able to browse profiles or post briefs, then agree terms with the artist directly.

What should I charge?

That's up to you. Think about usage, length and how long the brand wants to use the recording before you name a number.

Do I need professional kit?

No. Voicefolk is being built for phones and home mics. Our recording tips help you get a clean take.

Will my samples be used to train AI?

Not by us. We won't use samples uploaded to Voicefolk to train AI, and we won't sell or license them. What a brand may do with a recording you license is between you and them, so put it in writing.

Can I delete my profile?

Yes. You'll be able to delete your profile and samples at any time.

Will there be an app?

We're planning one for iOS and Android, with a built-in autocue so you can read your script and record on the same phone. The planned price is £9.99 a year, though that may change before it's released. There's a mock-up of how it might work further up this page, and we'll email the early list when there's news.

Who can apply as a voice?

Voices need to be 18 or over and use their own voice.

Want to hear when it opens?

Brands get early access to the directory and the briefs board. Voices go on the list for a profile.

Join as a brand Join as a voice

who we are

About Voicefolk

We like the sound of real people. The accents, the breaths, the rough edges. That's the stuff we want to hear more of.

Why we like real voices

A real voice comes with a real person behind it. You can hear the warmth, the wobble and the grin down the phone. We think that's worth making room for.

What Voicefolk will be

Voicefolk will be a directory of real voices. Each artist will have a profile with samples, so brands and producers can browse and find someone who fits. There will also be a briefs board where brands post what they need.

Hands off, on purpose

Artists set their own rates and terms. They deal directly with the brand, invoice directly and get paid directly. We stay out of the middle: we don't process payments, and we're not a party to any deal.

Our commitments

  • Real voices only. Profiles are for people's own voices, and profiles that break the rules will be removed.
  • No AI training on your samples. We won't use samples uploaded to Voicefolk to train AI, and we won't sell or license them to anyone.
  • We stay out of the middle. No payment processing, and we're not a party to deals.
  • Your profile, your call. Artists will be able to edit or delete their profile and samples at any time.
  • Pricing in the open. Fees will be published in full before launch.

If you'd like to hear when it opens, brands and voices can both join the early list.

phone or home mic

Recording tips

Good sound doesn't need a studio. It needs a quiet room, a sensible setup and a bit of patience. Here are ten things to try on a phone or a home mic.

  1. Find a soft room. Rugs, curtains and sofas soak up echo. A parked car or a duvet fort can be worth a try too.
  2. Shut out the noise. Close the windows and switch off anything that hums, such as fridges and fans. If a car or lawnmower goes past, pause and wait for it to clear.
  3. Try the phone position. Hold the phone about a hand's width from your mouth and slightly off to one side. It's a useful starting point for avoiding breath pops.
  4. Use the built-in voice memo app. Set it to its highest quality. If you can record lossless, do.
  5. Go quiet on your phone. Switch on aeroplane mode or Do Not Disturb, so calls and alerts can't interrupt a take.
  6. Stand or sit, then compare. Try both with your back straight. Record a line each way and listen back to see which sounds more like you.
  7. Keep water nearby. Keep a glass close by. Sip between takes, not mid-line.
  8. Read it aloud before you record. Run through your script a couple of times. Mark any words you trip over and practise them until they feel natural.
  9. Leave some silence. Give each take a couple of seconds of silence at the start and end. It makes trimming easier and can help stop your opening word getting clipped.
  10. Keep it natural. Skip pitch-shifting and heavy effects. It's one of our platform rules, and it helps your samples sound like you.

These are suggestions. Listen back and trust your ears.

a deal checklist

Before you shake on it

Voicefolk isn't part of your deal. That means it's down to you and the brand to agree terms in writing before anyone hits record. Here's what to cover.

  1. Usage

    Pin down what the recording is for, such as a radio ad, an online video, a phone menu or an e-learning course. Agree the specific uses and say what's off limits. Example questions: "What exactly will this be used for?" and "Can it be used for anything else later?"

  2. Media and channels

    Agree where the work can appear, such as TV, radio, social media, online ads or on-hold lines. Example questions: "Is this for broadcast, online or both?" and "Can it run on social media too?"

  3. Territory

    Decide where in the world the work can be used. Example questions: "Is this UK only, or worldwide?" and "Does that include the brand's overseas sites?"

  4. Duration

    Agree how long the licence runs, and what happens when it ends or the brand wants to renew. Example questions: "How long does the licence last?" and "What happens if they want to keep using it after that?"

  5. Exclusivity

    Check whether you can work for competitors while the licence runs, and whether the brand gets exclusive use of your voice in its sector. Example questions: "Can I voice for other brands in the same sector?" and "If it's exclusive, is that reflected in the fee?"

  6. Fee and payment terms

    Agree the fee, what it covers, when the invoice is due and how it's paid. Voicefolk doesn't process payments, so this part is between you and the brand. Example questions: "When is the invoice due, and how will I be paid?" and "Are any expenses or extra sessions included?"

  7. Revisions and retakes

    Agree how many rounds of changes are included, what counts as a retake, and who decides when the recording is finished. Example questions: "How many rounds of revisions are included?" and "Who signs off that the recording is finished?"

  8. AI and synthetic use

    Ask whether the brand may use your recording to train, clone or synthesise a voice. We recommend artists say so explicitly either way, even if the answer is no. Example questions: "Can this recording be used to train an AI model?" and "Can you create a synthetic version of my voice from it?"

Also worth sorting

  • Ownership vs licence. Who owns the recording, and what is the brand only licensed to do with it?
  • Credit. Will you be credited, and how should the credit read?
  • File format and delivery. What format do they need, and how will you send the files?
  • Cancellation. What happens if the project is cancelled after you've recorded, and who pays for the work done so far?

Not legal advice. This is general information to help you have the right conversation. For anything significant, talk to a qualified professional.

promises and rules

The Made by Humans rules

Voicefolk runs on a few promises and a few rules. Here they are in plain English, so nobody has to guess.

What we commit to

  1. Real voices only. Profiles are for people's own voices, so synthetic, cloned or text-to-speech audio isn't allowed.
  2. No AI training on your samples. We won't use samples uploaded to Voicefolk to train AI, and we won't sell or license them to anyone.
  3. We stay out of the middle. We don't process payments, and we're not a party to any deal.
  4. Your profile, your call. Artists will be able to edit or delete their profile and samples at any time.
  5. Pricing in the open. Fees will be published in full before launch.

What every voice agrees to

  1. Your own voice only. Every sample has to be your voice, and nobody else's.
  2. No AI-generated audio. Samples can't be AI-generated, cloned or text-to-speech audio.
  3. Keep samples natural. No heavy processing, pitch-shifting or extreme filters.
  4. Only list what you speak. Only list accents and languages you genuinely speak.
  5. Be decent and professional. Treat brands, agencies and fellow artists with respect.

If something doesn't sound right

Spotted a profile that doesn't sound right? Tell us through the contact form and choose "Report a profile". We'll look into it and remove any profiles that break the rules.

the boring but important bit

Privacy notice

Last updated: 21 October 2026

Who we are

Voicefolk is a UK-based platform we're building to connect voice artists with brands, agencies and producers. This notice explains what personal information we collect through voicefolk.com, why we collect it and what we do with it.

Voicefolk is the controller of that information under UK data protection law. If you have any questions, email hello@voicefolk.com or use the contact form.

What we collect, and why

Through the site, we only collect what you choose to send us in our three forms, plus the standard server logs our host keeps (see "Cookies and tracking" below).

Brand and agency early access

Your name, work email, company, role, the types of project you work on and, if you wish, a message. We use this to keep you updated about Voicefolk as we build it and to run our waitlist.

Voice profile application

Your first name, email, region, a description of your voice, your recording setup and a confirmation that you are 18 or over. We use this to keep you updated, to understand who is interested and to run our waitlist.

Contact form

Your name, email, your reason for getting in touch and your message. We use this to read and reply to you, including if you want to report a profile, ask about press or suggest a partnership.

Our lawful bases

  • Consent for sending you launch updates. You can withdraw consent at any time, and it won't affect anything we did before you withdrew.
  • Legitimate interests for replying to your enquiries and running the waitlist. We think this is a fair thing to do and has a low impact on you. If you disagree, you can object (see "Your rights" below).

Who handles your information

Our website host, Static.app, collects and stores form submissions on our behalf.

We don't sell personal data. We don't share it with anyone else, except where the law requires us to.

How long we keep it

Waitlist details (both early access and voice profile applications) are kept until you unsubscribe or ask us to delete them, or until we decide not to launch, whichever comes first.

Contact messages are kept for as long as we need to deal with them.

International transfers

Our host may store data outside the UK. Where that happens, we rely on appropriate safeguards required by UK data protection law.

Cookies and tracking

Our own site code sets no cookies and uses no analytics or advertising trackers. Our fonts are self-hosted, so loading them doesn't involve a third party.

Our host may keep standard server logs, such as IP addresses, for security and reliability.

Your rights

Under UK GDPR you have the right to:

  • access the personal information we hold about you;
  • have inaccurate information corrected (rectification);
  • ask us to delete it (erasure);
  • ask us to restrict how we use it;
  • object to us using it on the basis of legitimate interests;
  • receive it in a portable format (portability); and
  • withdraw your consent at any time.

To use any of these rights, email hello@voicefolk.com or use the contact form. We'll reply within the time limits set by law. We may need to check it's really you first.

Complaints

We'd like the chance to put things right, so please talk to us first. You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

Children

The voice profile application is for people aged 18 and over. We don't knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you think we have, tell us and we'll delete it.

Changes to this notice

We may update this notice as Voicefolk develops. The date at the top shows when it was last changed. If we make a significant change, we'll tell people on our waitlist.

the small print

Website terms

Last updated: 21 October 2026

About this site

Voicefolk is not live yet. This site describes a platform we're building, and the features we describe may change before launch.

Nothing on this site is an offer, or a contract for platform services. Those services will have their own terms when we launch.

Joining the waitlist

Joining a waitlist or applying for a voice profile doesn't guarantee you a profile, an account or any work.

What Voicefolk is intended to be

We're building a directory and a briefs board. Voice artists will be able to have a profile, and brands, agencies and producers will be able to browse profiles and post briefs.

The intended model is that Voicefolk stays out of the middle. We won't be a party to any deal between a brand and an artist. We don't plan to process payments, vet voices, provide contracts or give legal advice.

Brands and artists will be responsible for their own agreements, rates, licences, invoices, tax and delivery of files.

General information only

The deal checklist, recording tips and other guidance on this site are general information. They are not legal, financial or professional advice, and you shouldn't rely on them as such. If you need advice about your situation, speak to a qualified professional.

Using the site and forms

Please use the site and its forms honestly and considerately. In particular, please don't:

  • send spam or anything unlawful, abusive or misleading;
  • pretend to be someone else; or
  • submit another person's details without their permission.

We may ignore or delete submissions that break these rules.

Intellectual property

The content of this site, including the text, design and code, belongs to Voicefolk or is used with permission. You're welcome to view it and share links to it. Please don't copy, republish or reuse it without asking us first.

Illustrations and photography

The illustrations and photography on this site are illustrative. They do not depict Voicefolk members.

Limits on our responsibility

We do our best to keep this site accurate and available, but we provide it as it is. We can't promise it will always be error-free or uninterrupted.

To the extent the law allows, we aren't liable for losses arising from your use of this site or from relying on its content. We also aren't responsible for dealings between brands and artists.

Nothing in these terms limits or excludes liability that can't be limited or excluded under UK law. That includes liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, and for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the law of England and Wales. The courts of England and Wales will have jurisdiction, although this doesn't affect any rights you have as a consumer to bring a claim elsewhere in the UK.

Contact

Questions about these terms? Email hello@voicefolk.com or use the contact form.

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