Compare OB-STATS To Its Competitors
| OB-STATS | Elsevier | Editage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | $200 for standard 30 page document (15,000 words). Includes ALL additional Add-ons and requests | About $400 not including VAT tax for a manuscript that is 6,001 to 12,000 words.Pricing for a manuscript above 12,000 is not listed. Depends on type and length of document. | The starting price for thesis editing is $400, but you must contact Editage for your individual quote. Price depends on word count, level of service chosen, and turnaround time. |
| Turnaround Time | 7 days | 4 (short documents) - 7 business days | 4 (short documents) - 7 business days |
| Editors | Dr. David Howard: President and CEO of OB-STATS, practicing M.D., p.h.D., reviewer for several OBGYN Journals Jasmine Hankey: Bachelor’s Degree in technical and professional writing and Master’s Degree in English Literature | Ambiguous… “a managing editor and a language editor” | Nonspecific… “2,000+ professional editors” |
| Payment | $50 deposit until entire job is finished. Client will then pay the additional $150. NO extra or hidden fees tacked on at the end | Full payment required before document has been edited | Full payment required before document has been edited |
| Nature of Editing | • Edits for Language AND content (with client’s approval) • No “choose your level” We treat all manuscripts as if the client has paid for advanced level service • Reference assistance | Strictly English-Language editing. Content editing is a separate package with separate pricing which is not specified on the site. | Language editing and formatting. Reference check depending on level. Different levels of editing give you a different service. |
| Add-Ons | All add-ons are 100% included | Nothing is all-inclusive. Client pays for any and every additional service | Client must pay for additional services. |
