The questions people actually ask first.
Whether it is allowed, what it reads, how long it takes, and what it costs.
Is using PeerGenius considered cheating or academic misconduct?
No. It is pre-submission feedback, the same category as asking a colleague to read your draft, visiting a writing centre, or hiring a statistical consultant. Many journals and institutions actively encourage authors to seek feedback before submitting. PeerGenius does not write or rewrite any part of your manuscript, it identifies weaknesses so you can address them yourself.
Does it write or rewrite my manuscript?
No. It finds problems and explains how to fix them. The writing stays yours.
Is my manuscript confidential?
Yes. Files are encrypted in transit and at rest, deleted automatically after 30 days, and never used for training or any other purpose. Payments are handled by Stripe.
How is this different from ChatGPT?
Seven independently specialized reviewers with distinct expertise, running in parallel, including statistical analysis that returns corrective code and reporting-guideline checks against CONSORT, PRISMA, and STROBE. It was also validated against real journal peer reviews, which a chat conversation has not been.
How is it different from Grammarly or Paperpal?
Those tools check grammar and style. PeerGenius evaluates statistical methods, research design, domain relevance, results accuracy, and argumentation. It is the difference between proofreading and peer review, and the two are complementary, at different stages.
How accurate is the statistical feedback?
The Statistical Methods reviewer identifies test selection errors, assumption violations, and interpretation problems, and returns corrective code in R, Python, or Stata. Against published BMJ peer reviews it averaged 8.86 out of 10 and reached near-parity with the human reviewers on four of five manuscripts. That is a preliminary analysis of five papers, not a controlled trial.
What can I submit?
Journal articles, PhD dissertations in STEM and the humanities, Master’s theses, book chapters, conference papers, preprints, review articles, case reports, and meta-analyses. PDF, Word, or LaTeX, up to 25 MB per file, with tables and figures uploaded separately.
Can I use it for my dissertation or defense?
Yes, and it is one of the most common uses. The panel evaluates methodology, statistics, argumentation, literature coverage, and writing across the whole document, a committee pre-review before the real one. Because the reviewers argue from different disciplines, you meet the awkward questions before the room does.
How long does it take?
Most reviews finish in five to fifteen minutes regardless of length. You watch each specialist complete and can open its report the moment it is done.
What disciplines does it cover?
Any: biomedical and social sciences, engineering, humanities, natural sciences, education, business. The panel adapts to your field and methodology.
What does it cost?
It depends on how long your manuscript is, and you see the exact figure after upload, before deciding anything. You can buy the full panel, a four-reviewer core, or any single specialist. There is no subscription and you pay once, for one manuscript.
Can I add reviewers after buying?
Yes. Buy the Core panel, then add any reviewer afterwards and pay only the difference. They read the same upload, so there is nothing to resubmit.
Are there discounts?
Regional pricing reduces the cost by up to 40% in lower- and middle-income countries, applied automatically from your location. WELCOME50 takes 50% off your first review, one per account.
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