Upwork vs Voquent:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Upwork had more branded searches than Voquent among voice over marketplaces worldwide. Upwork had about 2.7 million branded searches, while Voquent had 2,400. Upwork made up 44.6% of all voice over marketplace searches we track, and Voquent accounted for 0.04%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about voice over marketplaces, Upwork appeared in three of the five answers and Voquent in none.
Who do people search for more?
Upwork, about 1142 searches for every 1 for Voquent
Who does AI mention more?
Upwork, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Voquent in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Upwork, the only one of the two named
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Top voice over marketplaces in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Upwork was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Voquent did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Voice1231st
Voices.com2nd
Fiverr3rd
The Voice Realm4th- Upwork5th
Voquent–
Voicebunny–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Voice1234 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Voices.com4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Fiverr3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Upwork3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- The Voice Realm2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Voquent0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Voicebunny0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about voice over marketplaces
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which voice over marketplace should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best voice over marketplaces?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best voice over marketplace for a polished brand video?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hire voice actors”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“voice over casting”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Upwork or Voquent more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Upwork and Voquent by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven voice over marketplaces we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Upwork, Voquent. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Fiverr | Upwork | Voice123 | Voices.com | Voquent | Voicebunny | The Voice Realm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 64.3% | 35.2% | 0.23% | 0.16% | 0.07% | 0.03% | 0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 64.3% | 35.2% | 0.23% | 0.19% | 0.07% | 0.02% | 0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 59.5% | 39.9% | 0.22% | 0.26% | 0.05% | 0.03% | 0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 59.5% | 39.9% | 0.22% | 0.26% | 0.05% | 0.02% | 0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 59.6% | 39.9% | 0.22% | 0.22% | 0.03% | 0.03% | 0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 59.5% | 39.9% | 0.22% | 0.32% | 0.03% | 0.02% | 0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 59.6% | 39.9% | 0.22% | 0.18% | 0.04% | 0.02% | 0.01% |
| May 2026 | 59.5% | 39.9% | 0.26% | 0.26% | 0.03% | 0.02% | 0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 59.5% | 39.8% | 0.39% | 0.22% | 0.03% | 0.02% | 0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 59.5% | 39.9% | 0.32% | 0.22% | 0.08% | 0.02% | 0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 59.5% | 39.8% | 0.39% | 0.22% | 0.04% | 0.02% | 0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 54.5% | 44.6% | 0.54% | 0.24% | 0.04% | 0.02% | 0.01% |
How has the Upwork and Voquent comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Upwork was ahead of Voquent in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Upwork’s share of searches among voice over marketplaces worldwide moved from 35.2% to 44.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 2.7M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Voquent’s share of searches among voice over marketplaces worldwide moved from 0.07% to 0.04%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.4K to 2.4K.
How did search popularity change for voice over marketplaces worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Upwork gained share of searches among voice over marketplaces worldwide, from 39.8% to 44.6%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Voquent worldwide fell 55.6% over 12 measured months, from 5.4K to 2.4K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Upwork’s and Voquent’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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