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Even though I’m fairly new to Babel Audio, it’s clear the platform has already made solid strides toward becoming a viable option for remote audio work. I’ve noticed ongoing tweaks and improvements th... See more
Babel Audio allows all people an even shot at making additional income from the comfort of their home, while being flexible. Topics are quite varied and each person is free to choose what they want to... See more
I've been a contributor on the platform for a year and a half now. Despite not having this majestic equipment (a maono and a pair of unbranded wired headphones) I've been able to make a more than dece... See more
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Babel Audio partners with leading technology companies to collect high-quality voice data that trains the next generation of AI. We work with thousands of participants worldwide to capture authentic human conversation, so that AI can better understand and communicate with humanity.
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- babel.audio
4.0
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93 reviews
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The worst Online Freelance work platform ever.
The people in charge of the Arabic project are inexperienced, issuing conflicting instructions and addressing participants in a manner that can only be described as blatant verbal harassment
insults, disrespect, and a complete lack of professionalism.
11 November 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Babel Audio
We take allegations of unprofessional conduct very seriously. Respectful communication and clear guidance are expectations we set for everyone involved in our projects, including project leads and reviewers.
We encourage you to report specific incidents through the appropriate support channel so they can be reviewed internally. Feedback like this is important and helps us ensure that all participants are treated fairly and respectfully.
- Babel Audio Team
BIG SCAM
BIG SCAM: The "company" (if it really exists) only ask you to do assessment tests (which means wasting time and energy for free) on audio registration but do no actually offer any job. I have applied more than 3 times for the open projects without any message, feedback. They just close those "prjects" and offer new links to apply on. This is clear: There is NO JOB OFFERED. They just use your voice registration for their purpose. TO VOMIT!
16 October 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Babel Audio
We’re sorry to hear that you’ve had a frustrating experience.
Assessment tasks are part of our standard evaluation process and are used solely to determine eligibility for specific projects - they are not used for any other purpose. Not all applicants are selected, and project availability can change based on business needs.
We understand that repeated applications without selection can be disappointing. If you would like clarification on your application status, please reach out to our support team so we can review your case.
We appreciate you sharing your feedback.
- Babel Audio Team
Dishonest rates, technical issues, and unfair QA system
First of all, they offer an hourly rate that’s lower than what they advertise. I didn’t receive my payment, not a big deal, but it was a complete waste of time. The platform has technical issues, and they calculate QA evaluations incorrectly, either intentionally or out of incompetence. The system repeatedly logs you out. While this doesn’t directly cause loss of rights, they can later claim your connection was lost during a QA review. You can listen to your recordings for background noise, and those evaluations are usually fair. However, the echo issue is impossible, since I monitor echo in real time through another program. Overall, this site is technically inadequate and pays very little. They advertise “50 calls a day,” but in reality, your call limit is capped at 6. And due to the site’s technical problems, they blame you and reduce your call limit to 3, 2, or even 1.
13 October 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Babel Audio
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re sorry to hear that it did not meet your expectations.
Earning rates and call limits are outlined within each specific project and can vary. The applicable rate is always visible before work begins. If there is ever a payment discrepancy, we encourage contributors to contact support so the case can be reviewed individually.
We understand that technical and quality-related issues can be frustrating, and we are continuously working to improve platform stability and clarity around quality metrics and limits.
We appreciate your feedback.
- Babel Audio
toxic
you can choose when to work but you have to pass several test before starting and sometimes because of the website you might wait like 10 minutes after that you have to wait until someone connected to the platform. And you have to choose a topic together. If you have a mild technical issue they don't care they just flag you. And I have discovered if you get 1 technical flag they start to check your conversation and they start to give you flags to all your conversation until you lose all your calls. And they say it's easy to lose but difficult to earn them back :) I mean that's wild. If you start to give me red flags please do your job and review my good work too. It is like a working in a toxic company and yet you're not allowed to share any information with people who you speak with. So yes you cannot share if you have any issue or cannot be friends either. On top of that you're not allowed to share this job in your LinkedIn or anywhere else. Why it's secret? They want your voice and yes they don't want you to speak .
25 June 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Babel Audio
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re sorry to hear that it was frustrating.
Initial assessments and quality reviews are part of how we aim to maintain consistent project standards and platform stability. We understand that this process can sometimes feel challenging.
Confidentiality guidelines are common in AI training environments and are intended to protect both project integrity and participant privacy.
We truly appreciate your feedback.
– Babel Audio
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