Rate Card
2026 Indie & Independent Creator Rate Schedule
Last updated: 7 September 2026
Welcome to my independent rate schedule for 2026. These flexible baselines are designed for indie creators, independent publishers, and growing businesses. Custom quotes and flexible terms are always open for specialised projects, SaaS narration, long-term retainers, and commercial campaigns.
| Genre / Project Type | USD ($) | CAD ($) | GBP (£) | EUR (€) | Pricing Structure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial (Local / Web) | $200 – $350 | $270 – $470 | £160 – £280 | €190 – €330 | Per spot plus basic web usage |
| Corporate & SaaS Narration | $200 – $350 | $270 – $470 | £160 – £280 | €190 – €330 | Per finished minute (PFM) or custom quote |
| Podcast Full Production & Editing | $75 – $150 | $100 – $200 | £60 – £120 | €70 – €140 | Per episode / finished audio hour |
| Podcast Intros, Outros & Adverts | $50 – $100 | $70 – $135 | £40 – £80 | €45 – €95 | Per individual asset / spot |
| eLearning & Narration | $0.25 – $0.40 | $0.34 – $0.54 | £0.20 – £0.32 | €24 – €38 (per 100 words) | Per word or per 100 words |
| Audiobook (PFH) | $150 – $250 | $200 – $340 | £120 – £200 | €140 – €230 | Per finished hour (~9,000 to 10,000 words) |
| Indie / Character / Game | $150 – $250 | $200 – $340 | £120 – £200 | €140 – €230 | Per session / per character block |
Rates are indicative studio baselines. Every project is still quoted on its own terms, so send the project type and word count for a same-day reply.
Additional Terms
Notes that sit alongside the rates
AI Voice Cloning & Synthetic Media
Standard rates do not include permission to use recorded voice files for machine learning, AI voice cloning, text-to-speech training, or synthetic generation unless covered by a separate commercial licensing agreement.
Usage Rights
Standard indie rates cover non-broadcast, internal, or limited digital web usage for a one-year term. National broadcast or paid digital ad campaigns require custom licensing.
Revisions
Base rates include one round of minor pick-ups or read corrections. Script changes requested after delivery incur additional fees.
Seamless Global Payments
To make working together as simple as possible, location is never an obstacle. Direct, secure payments are accepted in your local currency.
Alongside your invoice, you will receive a dedicated Revolut Business payment link tailored to your currency, allowing for effortless processing without unnecessary conversion friction. If you have specific invoicing preferences, simply mention them when requesting your quote.
Ready to book? Email nigel@voicewrapstudio.com