Audio Bee has closed
Audio Bee’s website is no longer accessible, which means it has shut down. You cannot join or earn on it now. I keep my review below as a record. The sites I would pick instead are further down.
Audio Bee paid freelancers for audio transcription and voice recording jobs. It has now closed. I tested it myself before that. Below is what I found, and which sites I would pick instead.
Audio Bee has closed
Audio Bee has closed, so you can no longer earn on it. When it was running, it was legit, but you had to pass unpaid tests first, there were not many jobs, and support did not reply to me.
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The short answer
Audio Bee has closed. Its website is no longer accessible, so you can no longer join or earn there.
When it was running, it was legit: it paid you for transcribing audio and recording your voice. But you could not start earning right away, because you first had to pass tests and training you were not paid for. There were not many jobs, its rates were a bit lower than most similar sites, and later the website was covered in ads.
- Paid through PayPal and Payoneer
- Processed payments automatically every week
- Audio Bee has closed
- Limited earning opportunities
- Not the highest earnings
- You could not start earning right away
- The website lacked useful information about the jobs
- Ads covering the content gave a bad user experience
- Support did not reply to my questions
My experience with Audio Bee
I signed up for Audio Bee, went through its tests for transcription and voice recording jobs, and contacted its support. This is what I did myself, and what I did not test.
- First tested
- June 2021Review first published Jun 19, 2021
- Status
- ClosedThe website is no longer accessible
- Before your first job
- Unpaid testsA language test for transcription, 3 voice samples for recording jobs
- Support
- No replyI emailed support with questions and never heard back
- Signing up as a freelancer
- The transcription test and its guidelines
- The voice recording test
- The transcription and voice recording jobs
- The payout options
- The website on a phone
- Emailing the support team
- A payout. My review does not show a payout from Audio Bee.
- Translation and segmentation tasks. They were not among the options when I tested it.
My Audio Bee test on video
I made a video that gives you an inside look and shows exactly how you could earn from Audio Bee when it was running.
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Audio Bee has closed. The top sites in your country are still open, and with most of them you can start earning right away.
See the best alternativesAudio Bee at a glance
| What it was | A site that paid freelancers for audio transcription, voice recording and similar jobs |
|---|---|
| Status | Closed. The website is no longer accessible. |
| Ways to earn | Audio transcription, voice recording, sometimes translation and segmentation, and a referral program |
| Listed rates | $24 to $120 per audio hour for transcription · $5 to $50 per voice recording job |
| Before you could earn | Pass a test for each job type, sign an NDA, and sometimes complete training |
| Minimum cashout | $10 |
| Payout methods | PayPal or Payoneer, paid automatically every week. Local payouts in some countries. |
| Minimum age | 18 |
| Where you could join | Globally, but more jobs in countries like the US, the UK and Canada |
| App | No app. The jobs needed a laptop or desktop. |
| Support | Email only, at [email protected]. No contact form. |
Was Audio Bee legit and safe?
Audio Bee has closed, so you can no longer join or earn on it. When it was running, it was legit, because it really paid you for transcription and voice recording jobs. These were the catches.
- It has closed
Audio Bee’s website is no longer accessible.
- Unpaid tests before your first job
Each job type had its own test. The transcription test had 10 questions, a 25-minute limit and an 80% pass mark, and you got two tries. If you failed twice, you could not work on jobs in that language anymore.
- Few jobs, and lower rates than most
There were not a lot of jobs, especially outside countries like the US, the UK and Canada. Jobs that paid near the top of the listed range were rare, and the rates were a bit lower than most similar sites.
- Your work had to pass a check
Finished work took 2 to 3 business days to verify. If it did not meet their standards, you were not paid.
- Poor support and an unprofessional website
The FAQ page was close to useless, and support did not reply when I emailed them. Later, the sign-up form was a Google form, and ads covered much of the content on the website.
My takeAudio Bee has closed, so it is no longer an option. Even when it was running, I did not think it was a good site to join: it was hard to start earning, and even after you passed the tests, there was no guarantee of many jobs. See the alternatives below.
How you earned on Audio Bee
There were 4 ways to earn. Audio transcription was the main one. Tap one to read more.
Audio transcription jobs$24 to $120 per audio hour
You listened to an audio file and typed everything you heard, following Audio Bee’s guidelines. Before your first job, you had to pass the test for the language you wanted to work in. I recommended reading the guidelines first, because they really helped you pass.
The test had 10 questions, a 25-minute limit and an 80% pass mark, so you were allowed two mistakes. You had two tries. If you passed, you signed an NDA (non-disclosure agreement) before you started receiving jobs. Some jobs also needed training first.
Audio Bee listed $24 to $120 per audio hour. But it was hard to find jobs with audio files that long, and in my experience, jobs near $120 per audio hour were rare. Expect the lower end of the range.
Voice recording jobs$5 to $50 per job
You first submitted 3 voice samples. You needed a decent microphone and a room with little or no background noise. Audio Bee reviewed the samples, gave feedback if needed and let you redo them.
Clients chose who to accept based on your samples. When a job fit your profile, you applied, and the client decided. Audio Bee listed $5 to $50 per job, but clients were picky, so it was tough to land one.
Translation and segmentationSometimes
Audio Bee sometimes offered these tasks, but they were not among the options when I tested it, so I could not test them. The same process applied: you took a test before you could start.
Referral program$1 to $20 per referral
You shared your invite link. According to Audio Bee, you could earn $1 to $20 per referral once they completed a project.
That was the only clear information about it on the site, so it was hard to push for referrals when you did not really know what you would get.
Check Out the Top Survey and GPT Sites in Your Country
How much could you make?
The listed rates looked decent, but compared to the going rate for transcription and voice recording, Audio Bee paid a bit lower than most other sites that offer this kind of work.
And there were not a lot of jobs. You also had to pass tests and do training before you could earn, which took a lot of time you were not paid for. So the earning potential was not that good. If you were already great at transcribing and willing to put in some unpaid time to qualify, it could be a way to earn some extra money.
How Audio Bee paid
You earned US dollars for every job, credited to your balance once the work was verified. Audio Bee paid you automatically at the end of every week.
| Method | Minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PayPal | $10 | A personal PayPal account was fine |
| Payoneer | $10 | Paid weekly |
Direct bank transfer used to be a standard payout method, but it was no longer offered. Audio Bee said it offered local payouts in some countries, without explaining what that meant.
For sites that pay through bank transfer today, see the top sites that pay via direct bank transfer.
What 22 readers told me
This review has 43 comments since July 2021: 22 from readers and 21 replies from me. These are the three things readers ask about most.
Readers who took the tests waited days or weeks while their result showed “Review pending”. Audio Bee did not say how long a review took.
Readers asked whether to sign the NDA after passing a test, how to sign it, and which PayPal account they needed. You had to sign the NDA to work for them, and a personal PayPal account was fine.
A few readers could not open the freelancer sign-up form or log in, and could not find a way to reach support.
“It’s been two days since I took the single audio test for transcription but it’s still showing “Review pending”. Just how many days do I have to wait?”
Mikael: They do not say exactly how long you have to wait. But keep me updated about how it goes.
“I have not been able to login into Audio Bee for a month now. I always get the same error after several trials 504 Gateway Time-out”
Mikael: You can find an email to their support at the bottom of their website. And you can also find it in the review above in the section about how to get support.
“I was reading the guidelines and it says no capital letters at begging of a sentence, no periods and no comas to break sentences. There is a YouTuber who does a demo, she puts the comas, periods and capital letters”
Mikael: What their guide says is what I would go for. Not all YouTubers know what they are talking about:-)
Audio Bee alternatives I have tested
| Site | Best for | Min. cashout | My rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| ySense | Surveys, tasks and offers, available in many countries | $10 PayPal | 4.0 / 5 |
| TimeBucks | Tasks and other ways to earn in almost every country | $3 | 3.9 / 5 |
| OneForma | Data jobs more or less worldwide, paid through Payoneer or PayPal | No threshold | 2.8 / 5 |
| ClickWorker | Micro tasks and UHRS tasks in many countries | $10, around €9 | 2.7 / 5 |
For more typing and data work, see the best data entry sites. For the best options where you live, see the top survey and GPT sites in your country.
How I scored Audio Bee
I use the same 100-point system for every platform. See how I test and rate.
Audio Bee scored 46 out of 100 before it closed. To earn today, see these sites.
See the best alternativesAudio Bee FAQ
Is Audio Bee still running?
No. Audio Bee’s website is no longer accessible, which means it has shut down. You cannot join or earn there now.
Was Audio Bee legit?
Yes. It really paid you for transcription and voice recording jobs. But you had to pass unpaid tests first, and there were not many jobs.
How did Audio Bee pay?
Through PayPal or Payoneer, from $10, paid automatically at the end of every week. It also mentioned local payouts in some countries.
How much did Audio Bee pay?
It listed $24 to $120 per audio hour for transcription and $5 to $50 per voice recording job. In my experience, jobs near the top of the range were rare.
Who could join Audio Bee?
No one can join now, because it has closed. When it was running, anyone from 18 could join, but there were more jobs in countries like the US, the UK and Canada.
What are good alternatives to Audio Bee?
See ySense, TimeBucks, OneForma or ClickWorker in the alternatives above, or the best data entry sites.
Who tested Audio Bee for this review
If you have any comments, questions, or have any experiences with Audio Bee yourself, I would love to hear from you in a comment below.
Thanks for your information i am searching some work from home but unable to find if have basic knowledge computer i have done one data entry project and submitted in 21st august but till now i will not get my amount and i have paid security deposit to them they were charged some amount from me please suggest me some flexible job 25k to 30k is more then enough for me .
Who did you pay a security deposit to? Because legit data entry jobs will not ask for a security deposit so it sounds like you might have been scammed, to be honest.
Hi Mikael, I was reading the guidelines and it says no capital letters at begging of a sentence, no periods and no comas to break sentences. There is a YouTuber who does a demo, she puts the comas, periods and capital letters
I am confused, which way is correct?
Thanks r
What their guide says is what I would go for. Not all YouTubers know what they are talking about:-)
Hello
I have not been able to login into Audio Bee for a month now. I always get the same error after several trials 504 Gateway Time-out
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And there is no link for support.
You can find an email to their support at the bottom of their website. And you can also find it in the review above in the section about how to get support.
But sir how to contact
Sorry, but what do you mean?
If you click on Freelancer in Sir, then the form with the signature is not coming.
Try a different browser. If that does not work, then you need to contact their support.
How long does it usually take for them to review transcriptionist applications?
I explain all I know in the review above.
Thank you
You are welcome.
Hello Mikael,
I’m from India please suggest me some job that i can do from home besides my study. I am good at typing, application software like MS Word, Excel.
Thanks& Regards
Chandra
If you are looking for survey and Get-Paid-To sites, I have a list of the best sites in India here.
And I also have a video about 7 free ways to make money online from India you can check out here.
It’s been almost four days since I took the single audio test for transcription and it’s still showing “Review pending”. How many more days do I need to wait?
It can definitely take longer than that. But you can try contacting their support to check when you will get a reply.
How to sign NDA ?
Just follow the instructions inside the platform.
It’s been two days since I took the single audio test for transcription but it’s still showing “Review pending”. Just how many days do I have to wait?
They do not say exactly how long you have to wait. But keep me updated about how it goes.
Same problem more than 2 week but still review pending
Sorry to hear that but thanks for sharing.
Any other legit sites where one can earn money online in any kind of job
@Limbikani Yawanda Zgambo: Which country do you live in? And what kind of income are you looking for?
Iam good at translating …can u recommend me any online platform
You can try different freelance platforms like, for example Latium.
The PayPal account has to be personal or business for receiving payments.
Personal is fine.
why i don’t get my reviews in audio recording and audio transcription ?
You need to contact their support about this.
I am very good at typing, and i have 6years of experience in data entry. Now i am looking for online platform for data entry with decent amount, can you help me, sir
I have a list of the best data entry platforms here.
Hi ap kaise ho me apke help kariga ap ko language translation me or reading karke sunauga
Sorry, but I do not understand what you mean?
Hi ap kaise ho me apke help kariga ap ko language translation me or reading karke sunauga
(hi , how are you doing?
I will help you with translation and reading)
This is what Avinash meant
Thanks for the translation Rajesh.
Can you write a blog on what websites can we earn from by typing, reading , with minimum required knowledge on laptop?
As a part timer ??
There are not really any good platforms that will pay you to read. But you can find a list of the best data entry platforms here and some of them will offer you tasks where you can type.
I got an email from audio bee that I have passed my test.So they are saying to sign a NDA.So what should I do whether sign it or not ?? Will i get payment after doing this work (Voice Recording )????
If you want to work for them, you have to sign the NDA.
how much days it takes to review your tests…