EN Proofreading & Editing DE Lektorat & Korrektorat
A second, human check before anything goes out.
Whether it's your own translation, a colleague's, or machine output that needs a human pass — this is the honest, unpretentious way to make sure it's ready.
from €0.045/word
→ Yes, we proofread machine-translated (MTPE) text too — that’s a legitimate, named service here, not something to hide.
What it is, and who needs it
This is the cheapest entry point on the site, and often the first thing someone orders from us. It covers a straight proofread (catching errors, checking it reads naturally) and a fuller edit (improving flow and register, not just fixing mistakes) — including MTPE (post-editing of machine-translated text), which we name plainly rather than treat as an embarrassing shortcut. If you've used a translation tool or a draft from someone else and just need to know it's genuinely ready to send, this is the service, and it's priced at roughly a third to 40% of our translation rate because it's a lighter job, not a lesser one.
What's included
- Proofreading — spelling, grammar, consistency, does it read naturally
- Editing — improves flow, tone and register beyond error-correction
- MTPE (machine-translation post-editing) — brought to publishable quality by a human editor, named and priced honestly
Who we do this for
- Anyone with a translated draft
- Non-native writers preparing English/German text
- Teams using machine translation as a first pass
- Small businesses & private individuals
Pricing for this service
from €0.045/word
What changes the price: Proofread vs full edit · MTPE vs human-drafted source · Volume · Turnaround
Full price list →Proofreading & editing, up to 1,000 words — €59 (Add to cart). Larger volume: Get a free quote.
How it works
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Send the text or add the package to cart
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We confirm scope (proofread, edit, or MTPE) and price
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Reviewed by a human editor
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Delivered with track-changes or a clean copy, your choice.
An honest entry point — MTPE included, not hidden.
There's nothing embarrassing about starting from a machine draft; the question is whether a human checked it before it went out, and here, one did. This is the least expensive service on the site because it's genuinely a lighter job — we say so plainly rather than dressing it up.
Frequently asked questions
Is it embarrassing to admit I used machine translation?
What's the difference between proofreading and editing?
Can you proofread a translation done by someone else, not by Toro?
Is there a fixed package for small jobs?
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