Why choose Cambridge?
Having proofread and edited over 150,000 documents for more than 50,000 clients
around the world, we have developed an offering that stands out from those of other online editing services. We believe there are five key reasons – the Cambridge Advantage – to choose us for your editorial needs.
Reason 1
A trusted name in proofreading and editing
By consistently delivering a quality service to our clients, we have built a reputation as a trustworthy and dependable provider of proofreading and editing services. Indeed, the vast majority of our clients find us through word-of-mouth referrals from colleagues, fellow students, and friends.
Cambridge Proofreading LLC is a registered company in the U.S. State of Illinois with a presence in the UK. Our Certificate of Good Standing can be found on the website of the IL Secretary of State by searching for our name or file number (05237661) here.
You can view independent reviews from our clients on the TrustPilot website here.
Reason 2
Secure and confidential
Our service is both secure and confidential. Only the editing manager and the assigned editor will access your files. All of our team members have signed non-disclosure agreements and confidentially agreements that detail strict procedures for handling client files securely.
Our website is protected by DigiCert 256-bit encryption to secure our data.
Our system automatically deletes all copies of client files 21 days after we have completed the order. We can delete files earlier upon request.
Reason 3
Subject matter expertise
With more than 300 editors spanning the entire spectrum of academic disciplines, we can assign most documents to subject-matter experts. We believe there is no substitute for subject-matter expertise.
Reason 4
Over 300 experienced editing professionals
All of the editors in our network hold advanced qualifications (bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees) from leading American, British and Anglosphere universities. Many are members of leading industry bodies, such as the Board of Editors in the Life Sciences (BELS) and the Council of Science Editors (CSE).
Less than 1% of editors who apply to Cambridge make it through our rigorous selection process.
Reason 5
Competitive pricing and guaranteed quality
We are neither the cheapest nor the most expensive; we offer a premium-quality service at affordable, mid-range prices.
The ‘Cambridge Quality Guarantee’ states that, should you not be entirely satisfied with our service and can cite fair justifications, you will be eligible for a full or partial refund.*
| Provider | Price per 1000 words (24 hrs) | Price per 1000 words (48 hrs) |
|---|---|---|
| ProofreadingPal | $43 £32 €37 | $36 £27 €32 |
| Paper True | $41 £30 €35 | $41 £30 €35 |
| Scribendi | $37.50 £29.50 €33 | $34 £26.50 €29.50 |
| Kibin | $35 £26.40 €30 | $35 £26 €30 |
| Cambridge Proofreading & Editing LLC | $24.90 £18.90 €22.90 | $22.90 £17.90 €21.90 |
| QualityProofreading.co.uk | $22.50 £13.80 €19.20 | $21.25 £13.80 €19.20 |
| Proofreading Service UK | $20 £30 €40 | $10 £20 €30 |
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