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Galleys vs EditEdge AI

Two one-time developmental edits. Here's where they differ.

EditEdge AI is the closest thing to Galleys on the market: an AI developmental editor sold per manuscript, with a free two-chapter analysis up front. The positioning is nearly identical, so this page is a straight head-to-head on what you get for the money.

No account needed.

What EditEdge AI does well

EditEdge AI's free two-chapter analysis is a low-friction way to see its output, and its word-count tiers (Novella, Novel, Epic) are simple to understand. Turnaround is fast and the feedback is comprehensive.

Where Galleys differs

Galleys starts at $19 for a short work and $39 for a full 150,000-word manuscript — roughly half of EditEdge's Novel tier. Every issue is tiered by severity with the passage quoted and a fix attached, and the report ends in a 5-wave revision plan. Galleys also tracks continuity across a whole series, lets you pick the AI model (Claude, GPT-4o, Gemini), and on subscription plans lets you bring your own API key for unlimited analyses. The free trial is a full chapter of your own work, plus a complete sample report you can read without an account.

01 — Feature by feature

Galleys vs EditEdge AI, side by side

CapabilityEditEdge AIGalleys
One-time price per manuscript✓ Novella $50 · Novel $75 · Epic $100✓ Short $19 · Full $39
Free trial✓ 2 chapters✓ Full sample report + 1 chapter of your own
Severity-tiered issues with quoted passagesComprehensive feedback✓ Tier 1 / 2 / 3
Prioritized revision plan—✓ 5-wave
Series & continuity tracking across books—✓
Choice of AI model—✓ Claude, GPT-4o, Gemini
Bring your own API key—✓ Author plan and up
Convention tolerance for experimental fiction—✓
False Positives Log—✓
Subscription option for multiple drafts—✓ From $14/mo
Maximum manuscript lengthEpic tier✓ 150k one-time, unlimited on Professional

EditEdge AI details as of August 2026, from its public site. Tell us if something is out of date: [email protected].

02 — Price per manuscript

What one developmental read costs

EditEdge AI
$75
per novel, one-time
Novella $50 · Epic $100
Galleys
$39
per full manuscript, one-time
Short work $19

30-day money-back guarantee on every Galleys report. If it doesn't surface issues a developmental editor would catch, we refund you.

For context: a human developmental edit costs $2,000–$4,000 and takes weeks. Full Galleys pricing →

03 — Which one is for you

Choose EditEdge AI if

  • You want the simplest possible flow and don't care which model reads your draft.
  • Your manuscript is longer than 150,000 words and you don't want a subscription.

Choose Galleys if

  • You want the lower price per report.
  • You're writing a series and need canon checked across books.
  • You want issues ranked by severity with a fix and a revision order, not just feedback.
  • You'll run several drafts and want BYOK or a subscription instead of paying per report.

Galleys vs EditEdge AI: common questions

Why is Galleys cheaper per report?
Galleys prices reports at cost-plus on the AI model you choose, and lets you switch to your own API key on subscription plans. The $39 Full Manuscript Report covers up to 150,000 words on a balanced model.
Can I see a full Galleys report before paying?
Yes. The sample report (Pride and Prejudice, chapters 1–4) is readable without an account, and you can analyze one chapter of your own manuscript free.
Is there a money-back guarantee?
Yes. Every one-time report is covered by a 30-day money-back guarantee: if it doesn't surface issues a developmental editor would catch, we refund you.

Read a full Galleys report before you decide

The sample report is open to read without an account. Then analyze a chapter of your own, free.

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