LondonProofreaders.co.uk offers competitive rates for journal manuscript editing – up to 4x cheaper than Editage, AJE and Enago.
We charge $53 (£39) for editing a 3,000-word journal article and have a quicker return time than other companies
Our prices start at $18 per 1,000 words, $0.018 per word
London Proofreaders, a professional scientific editing service, provides expert scientific editing that helps authors prepare manuscripts for academic journal submission. The scientific editing service improves manuscript clarity and strengthens manuscript presentation, resulting in a clear, compelling manuscript that is ready for journal submission.
We have supported 5,500+ academics and researchers across 75+ countries, backed by more than 10 years of editing expertise.
Where is your academic editing team based?
We are based in London, United Kingdom, a global centre for scientific research and innovation. Our team works with academics, universities, and research institutes across the world, supporting researchers throughout the publication process.
Why do two experts edit every manuscript?
Every manuscript is reviewed by both a professional science editor and a managing editor to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality.
Our two-stage review process combines subject-matter expertise with independent quality assurance. A professional science editor edits the manuscript, while a managing editor conducts a final review before delivery.
What types of manuscripts do you edit?
We specialize in editing journal articles and scientific manuscripts across the life sciences, social sciences, and natural sciences.
Our editors support researchers preparing manuscripts for publication, helping improve clarity, readability, and adherence to academic writing standards.
Our language editing service:
✔ Grammar – Fixes mistakes so your writing looks professional
✔ UK/US Spelling – Uses the correct spelling for your country (UK or US)
✔ Correct use of terminology – Fits your field of research or study
✔ Sentence structure – Makes sentences clear and easy to read
✔ Word choice – Uses the best words for academic writing
✔ Academic style – Makes your paper sound like proper academic work
✔ Academic tone – Keeps the writing formal and serious
✔ Repetition – Removes unnecessary repeated words or ideas
✔ Structure – Improves clarity within your existing structure so ideas are easy to follow
✔ Flow – Ensures smooth transitions between ideas so your writing reads naturally
✔ Logic – Builds a clear, reasoned argument that’s easy to understand and follow
We provide a free certificate of editing
Affordable scientific editing
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How do your editing prices compare with other editing companies?
Our 3,000-word editing service costs up to 30% less than many leading academic editing providers while maintaining a two-editor review process.
The table below compares the cost of editing a 3,000-word manuscript across leading academic editing providers.
| Company | Service Name | Price for 3,000 Words | Turnaround Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Proofreaders | Proofreading & Editing | $53 | 2 days (standard) |
| Editage | Advanced Editing | $180 | 6 days (standard) |
| Enago | Copy Editing | $174 | 6 days (standard) |
| American Journal Experts (AJE) | Standard Editing | $207 | 7 days (estimated) |
What is your publication-readiness guarantee?
We guarantee to improve your manuscript’s language quality to publication-ready standards for international journals.
If a manuscript edited by our team is rejected solely because of language issues, we will re-edit it free of charge. This guarantee reflects our commitment to delivering high-quality academic editing and supporting researchers throughout the publication process.