PerfectIt Reviews

“style sheets save tons of time

Pros

The style sheet creation feature saves a lot of time for me and really speeds things up.

Cons

If two style options are being used at once, it could be more obvious which one the editor is currently working in.

“Style sheets save tons of time

Pros

Putting together style sheets saves me a lot of time and really speeds up the work.

Cons

If two style options are being used at once, it would help if the editor made it clearer which one is currently active.

“helpful style and consistency checks

Pros

One thing I appreciate is that I only need to run it a single time. It gives me great recommendations for improving my documents especially when editing. It also handles style and consistency for me in a way that other programs usually don't cover.

Cons

sometimes it can get stuck and the overall process may feel a bit slow.

“Style recommendations really help!

Pros

Something that really works well is that I only need to run it once. It gives me useful recommendations when Im editing documents specially around style and consistency, which is something a lot of other tools dont really cover.

Cons

Every now and then it freezes and the overall process can feel a bit slow.

“Flawless writing support

Pros

After trying this tool once it turned out to be really helpful for me. It reviewed my grammar, punctuation and writing style very quickly and overall I had a very good experience with it.

Cons

Since I was only using the 14-day free trial I would have preferred a bit more time to properly see how well it could fit into my regular workflow.

“Strong writing support

Pros

After trying this tool once, it turned out to be really helpful. It reviewed my grammar, punctuation and writing style very quickly and the whole experience was positive overall.

Cons

I only used the 14-day free trial and I would have preferred a bit more time so I could better evaluate how well it fits into my regular workflow.

“flexible house-style formatting

Pros

How the formatting style can be adjusted worked really well for me.. and the rules can be fine-tuned to match a specific house style.

Cons

Rarely but the program can be a bit too aggressive with its suggestions and it occasionally tries to make changes that could end up being incorrect.

“flexible house style controls

Pros

One thing that really works well is how the formatting style can be adjusted and the rules can be fine-tuned to match a specific "house style."

Cons

The program gets a bit too aggressive with its suggestions and tries to change things in ways that can actually make them incorrect.

“consistency check catches everything

Pros

Most of the time I rely on the Check Consistency feature. I use separate tools for spelling, style and grammar but this one still manages to catch mistakes for me that those other programs miss.

Cons

I still haven't figured out how to customize it the way I want yet.

“Regular checking saves time!!

Pros

When I use it to proofread verbatim proceedings transcripts for stenographers I know I'm only using a small part of what the software can actually do. Even so, two features really help me speed up transcript prep before I start reading, the consistency checks and the customizable style sheets.

Cons

One area that could be more simple is setting up and editing the style sheets. I was able to work it out but it definitely took some trial and error to understand how to categorize the specific task or check I wanted. For instance, spelling quirks seem like they should go under "Preferred Spelling," but based on how I want them handled, they may actually need to be entered under "Spelling Variations."

“great final editing sweep

Pros

It's been a really useful tool for me especially as a last pass on a Word document to catch things I may have overlooked. I've mostly used it for basic checks since many of my clients have custom style requirements that I still need to handle manually but it definitely does a great job for me as a final review step at the end of editing.

Cons

The biggest downside is the amount of time it takes to process and that doesn't seem to improve even when the document is 50,000 words shorter. Another frustration is that certain perfectly reasonable style choices get flagged as contradictions, like when a compound word appears hyphenated as a modifier in one place and unhyphenated as a standalone word elsewhere. I end up having to click through far too many of those. I really wish the software could recognize that kind of variation and ignore it. Since I also can't edit anything directly in the program, the slow processing becomes even more inconvenient. Sometimes it takes hours to finish and when I'm working on a tight deadline, that makes it hard to justify running it at all.

“Helpful for catching hidden spaces

Pros

One thing I really appreciate is how well it spots tiny hidden spaces for me between punctuation and words that are usually hard to notice.

Cons

It does miss some names now and then when they're spelled in different ways.

“reliable checks save time

Pros

Having the software handle consistency checks and other mechanical review tasks saves me a lot of time which lets me focus more on deeper editing work.

Cons

It's not a constant problem but there are times when it can run a bit slowly.

“Perfect support for tight deadlines

Pros

Working as a freelance translator usually means dealing with very tight deadlines for me and this software helps by catching language and presentation issues before I send anything out. It picks up grammar, spelling, punctuation, style, consistency and formatting errors for me which gives me more time to focus on transferring meaning accurately from the source language to the target language, as well as checking the logic and factual content. The style guides are also very useful to me and I really value being able to create a house style for individual clients.

Cons

There is nothing I dislike about this software.

“fantastic support for copyediting

Pros

Using this has taken a lot of stress out of my work and it's very easy to use. I rely on it as both an initial and final check when I'm copyediting or proofreading. It's especially useful that I can set up separate dictionaries for different English variants, like British, American and Canadian, as well as client-specific terminology.

Cons

Setup does take some time at the beginning since there are plenty of choices to work through and it also takes extra time for each client-specific dictionary and English variant unless you stick with the preloaded dictionary options.

“Dialect support and precise checks

Pros

Being able to work with different dialects has been very useful for me. It also does a really good job for me catching stray gaps at the ends of lines and spotting inconsistencies with hyphenation and spelling.

Cons

I honestly haven't run into any issues while using it and no drawbacks come to mind.

“consistent edits and big time savings

Pros

One of the biggest benefits for our company has been keeping our documents consistent and making sure punctuation and grammar are always up to standard. I've rolled it out across our team and have also recommended it to several friends who work as editors and proposal managers because it really improves the final editing stage for proposals. Before using it, I was mostly relying on manually eyeballing my last round of edits but now it saves me around 2 to 3 hours of work.

Cons

Every now and then the acronym list doesn't capture every acronym so I have to go back and add a few manually. It's not a major issue but it can be a little frustrating at times.

“Simple checks and faster editing

Pros

It's very simple for me to work with. The interface is user-friendly and simple, guiding me through the different checks, highlighting errors and inconsistencies and suggesting alternative corrections. At the same time, the final choice always stays with me. If I need more advanced functionality, it's also highly customizable, with checks that can be adapted to each project and to an individual author's style. When multiple people are writing to a house style, it helps us maintain consistency within documents and across them as well. It runs very fast too for me which saves a lot of time. It has definitely aligned my editing workflow and improved my productivity. I work as a professional proofreader and copyeditor and it has brought real value to my business though it would be useful for anyone who writes or reviews text.

Cons

For what I need, I honestly don't have any complaints.

“custom styles boost my writing

Pros

Running my own consulting work means I need something that catches the mistakes I often overlook when reviewing my own documents and this does exactly that for me. It's simple for me to work with and clearly improves the overall quality of what I produce. The customizable styles are especially valuable to me because I can adapt the software for different clients, each of whom has their own preferences around wording, acronyms, punctuation and ways of working.

Cons

One thing that would make it even better is if the software could automatically update those customizable styles based on the choices made during a document review.

“editorial consistency booster

Pros

One of the hardest parts of editing for me is that my brain tends to read what it expects to see instead of what's actually on the page. This tool helps me catch areas I might have overlooked. It's especially useful for me for keeping things consistent and the custom style sheet lets me make sure I'm applying everything the right way.

Cons

It can take a bit of time to load when I'm using it alongside Microsoft Word. After that though, it works without any real issues.

“indispensable for final checks

Pros

Right at the start of a project, I use it to clean up the file and highlight anything that might need attention for me. Then I run through it again at the end to make sure no mistakes have slipped in during editing or proofreading. One feature I really appreciate is being able to customize styles for different clients. I genuinely wouldn't want to work without it!

Cons

I'm still getting familiar with everything it can do !

“Reliable writing backup

Pros

No matter how many times I go through a text, there are usually still a few inconsistencies left behind for me. This helps me catch issues with abbreviations, punctuation and spelling preferences and it really feels like having an extra brain checking things for me.

Cons

My only downside is that it still isn't available in Hungarian which is another language I work in.

“valuable chapter-by-chapter support

Pros

Before I sit down to read a book or chapter in full, it's really helpful for me to run it through this first. It lets me make easy corrections ahead of time and also flags things that could come up later. When it's something I may need to decide while reading or discuss with the author, I can drop in a comment instead of changing it right away. I'm sure I'm not using every feature it offers but even so, it has definitely been worth it for me.

Cons

Nothing specific comes to mind as a downside. Like I mentioned, I probably don't take advantage of everything it can do but it still feels like a very valuable tool.

“Catches the mistakes I miss

Pros

It helps me catch errors that would usually slip past me unnoticed.

Cons

A big frustration is that my word processor often crashes halfway through a review, usually at the worst possible moment when I'm rushing to deliver work to clients. That makes the whole process really frustrating and time-consuming.

“helpful punctuation and style checks

Pros

The punctuation checking is really useful for me and I also appreciate that it can review English style for both American and British usage.

Cons

The biggest thing missing is better integration with other apps. It would also be much better if the product expanded to cover grammar, comprehensibility and concision as well.

“consistency checks I rely on

Pros

By the time I run a document through this, the editing is already done and I'm using it as my final quality check. It's incredibly helpful for me for making sure everything is consistent which matters a lot when I'm trying to deliver the cleanest, most polished work possible to clients. It catches the style issues I overlook, along with punctuation mistakes, missing quotation marks and even words that are spelled two different ways in the same document. I also use it to clean up things like double spaces and extra paragraph breaks. At this point, it's an essential part of my workflow and running it also gives me that satisfying feeling that the project is officially finished.

Cons

One limitation is that it only includes certain style options out of the box, like Chicago Style. You can add your own styles and other users have shared templates as well but I really wish it came with every major style already built in. I sometimes need AP style and not having that available is frustrating. Yes, I could make my own AP template and add it but I'd still prefer not to have to do that.

“Trustworthy final manuscript check

Pros

Working as a nonfiction copy editor and proofreader, I use it as one of my last steps before sending a manuscript back to a client because I trust it to catch what slips through for me. My first editing pass is already pretty detailed but it still picks up the small things I may miss, like inconsistent hyphenation. I also appreciate being able to connect it to my CMoS account for an added style check.

Cons

My biggest frustration is that the Mac version is cloud-based. I really wish there were a desktop application instead. When the internet connection is unreliable, the cloud version can freeze or crash and then I end up having to start over.

“editorial workflow time-saver

Pros

As an editorial services provider, this is by far the software I rely on most and use the most often. I use it to clean up texts quickly before proofreading or copyediting and then I run it again for a final pass to catch anything I may have overlooked. It's very easy for me to use and the built-in range of style sheets is great enough that I can install it and start working with it right away. On top of that, there are plenty of free video tutorials that cover both the basics and the more advanced functions. The feature that helps me most though, is the ability to add my own style sheets which saves me a huge amount of time with repeat clients. I've also gotten a lot of value from the integration with The Chicago Manual of Style since it cuts down extra work on CMOS-based documents. The free trial is quite generous, with full access to every feature for 14 days and the yearly subscription feels very reasonably priced to me especially considering the fairly regular updates. I've only needed customer support once and the issue was handled quickly and efficiently for me.

Cons

The one feature I really wish it had is reference checking. I work on a lot of academic material so even a basic tool for spotting inconsistencies in references would be very helpful. A few more updates would also be welcome although at this price there is already plenty being maintained and improved behind the scenes. It would also be helpful if it could be used with PDFs in Adobe or within Google Docs.

“Flexible style consistency boost

Pros

Having this software in my copyediting toolkit has been incredibly valuable for me especially for checking consistency and making style decisions. It's also very flexible which makes it even more useful for me in different editing situations.

Cons

Don't have any complaints so there's nothing negative for me to mention here.

“consistency checks done right

Pros

Working as an editor on academic papers written by researchers who speak English as a second language, I've gotten a lot of value from this software. It's incredibly helpful for me for checking consistency and catching tiny details that really matter. Those small fixes are often what turn an average edit into something that feels polished and truly professional.

Cons

I honestly haven't run into any problems with this software. It does exactly what it's meant to do and handles consistency checks really well.

“Perfect tool!!

Pros

One of the biggest reasons I rely on this software is the consistency checking. It catches details I might have completely missed otherwise which makes a huge difference for me. The abbreviation checks are especially useful and being able to save the abbreviations list at the end really helps me confirm that terms are spelled out on first mention and included properly in the list. I probably don't take full advantage of all the customization options but it's nice knowing those checks can be adjusted whenever needed.

Cons

It can really slow down with large Word documents. Part of that may be due to Word itself struggling with bigger files and since this runs as a Word add-on, the whole thing will occasionally just crash. On a separate note, I've been hoping for years that it will work with PowerPoint so I'm really looking forward to seeing what they eventually do there.

“Style and formatting control

Pros

Working on online university course content with hundreds of pages, I rely on it most for keeping style, spelling, punctuation and formatting consistent throughout for me. It also does an excellent job for me catching typos and other mistakes. The software is very easy for me to use and the Chicago Manual of Style plugin fits right into my workflow which it simple for me to stay aligned with Chicago style.

Cons

Honestly the only thing I really wish it could do is automatically generate bibliographies in Chicago, MLA and APA formats. Aside from that, it's excellent.

“Automatic space correction

Pros

One feature I really appreciate is being able to check my work for consistency and it also fixes misplaced spaces for me instantly, like the ones left at the end of a paragraph.

Cons

It handles everything I need it to do.

“professional editing confidence

Pros

Okay so.... working as an academic editor, accuracy matters a lot in everything I do. Using this gives me added confidence that the documents I send to clients are as polished and refined as they can be for me.

Cons

Getting everything configured in a way that actually fit my field took a little assistance from a colleague at the beginning.

“Client-specific style matching

Pros

This package lets me make very accurate decisions so I can match each client's specific style preferences exactly.

Cons

It used to be available as a one-time purchase but now it's subscription-based.

“reliable inconsistency detection

Pros

One thing that really stands out is the support, you're dealing directly with the program's designer and they truly go the extra mile to help. When I'm editing a book especially a long manuscript, even with a style guide in place, it's still easy to overlook words that appear both hyphenated and unhyphenated or other small inconsistencies. That's where this software has been especially useful for me because it catches those issues reliably. Installation is quick and using it feels very easy.

Cons

Haven't run into any real problems. If I had to point to something minor, it would be that the program flags contractions which can be a little irritating but I can just turn that check off and keep working without any trouble.

“Catches repetitive errors

Pros

One of the best parts for me is how many small issues it picks up especially those repetitive mistakes that are easy to miss after a while. Being able to catch and fix them quickly lets me spend more time focusing on the actual content instead of getting stuck on minor errors.

Cons

It can be a bit wonky on a Mac although it's nothing that can't be worked around.

“advanced style guide checks

Pros

This is something I recommend to all of my editing mentees and coworkers. As an editor, it feels like my secret weapon especially when it comes to the consistency check and style guide check. No matter how sharp-eyed I think I am or how familiar I am with the finer points of the Chicago Manual of Style, it still catches inconsistent capitalization, hyphenation issues and those little CMOS details I overlooked. I'm genuinely grateful for that.

Cons

It does crash sometimes in the middle of checks which is definitely frustrating especially since it means closing Word and reopening the document from scratch. Thankfully, it doesn't take too long to keep hitting "skip" until I get back to where I left off in the checking process.

“great for word integration support

Pros

Affordable, user-friendly and easily integrated with Microsoft Word, it's become something I depend on heavily. It does an excellent job catching and helping me remove punctuation mistakes especially the ones I tend to overlook after spending long hours working on a manuscript.

Cons

One thing I'd really like to see added is a built-in thesaurus.

“Deep grammar analysis

Pros

True to its name, it helps me catch mistakes in a document that slipped past the first or even second review. The customization options are a big plus for me since I can add extra checks when needed and its grammar and style analysis goes well beyond basic spellchecking. As a professional editor, I consider it invaluable for making sure documents are polished carefully and kept consistent throughout.

Cons

There's very little that feels like it needs improvement, Honestly I can't think of anything about this product that bothers me.

“improves text consistency

Pros

Using it feels easy and quick for me and it does a really good job of improving consistency in the text while catching small inaccuracies that might otherwise go unnoticed.

Cons

The price is a bit high although it still feels worthwhile if you use it often. It's also limited to English only.

“Bullet formatting checks

Pros

Working with MS Word feels very easy for me and it catches little mistakes that even skilled editors can overlook, like checking that every bullet point uses consistent punctuation.

Cons

I still haven't run into any downsides. It's been an excellent program.

“Flexible customization options

Pros

Getting started with it is quick and using it feels very easy. There's also a great level of customization for different writing styles and languages which makes it really flexible for me. The abbreviation checker is incredibly valuable and keeps that process simple. It also catches things like double spaces which is really helpful and the suggested alternatives are useful when I'm dealing with more complicated content.

Cons

One thing that gets annoying is having to log in every single time, I really wish it remembered my details better. There are also moments when Word seems to drop it from the toolbar so I have to add it back again.

“capitalization consistency control

Pros

One feature I really appreciate is the consistency checker. It flags when the same word is capitalized differently across the document and fixing everything only takes a quick click for me. If I want to review them one by one, I can also jump straight to each occurrence without any hassle.

Cons

Downside is that the different versions of the more detailed checks need to be custom coded.

“time-saving consistency booster

Pros

It saves me a ton of time. It does a really good job of automating the smaller tasks, like catching missing closing quotation marks and it helps me keep everything consistent.

Cons

The Mac version isn't as polished as the Windows one and it can be a bit slow at times.

“user-friendly and hassle-free tool

Pros

Having an end-user-friendly option is definitely a plus for me.

Cons

Honestly no drawbacks come to mind. The product was simple to use and I didn't run into any integration problems.

“Love the customizable styles

Pros

Tech has never really been my strong point but this software has been very simple to work with. As a fiction editor, I especially appreciate the "Manage Styles" feature because it lets me tailor the style I'm using and skip any checks that aren't relevant to the document at hand. I've even built my own custom style for clients who have specific style guidelines.

Cons

I genuinely can't think of any downsides to this software. I'm still discovering more of what it can do and I absolutely love using it!

“valuable editorial shortcut

Pros

This software is my first stop when I'm checking editorial work and the part I appreciate most is using it instead of writing macros.

Cons

A few areas feel less simple than I'd like. For instance, I wasn't able to get "Sections to Skip" working right away. The interface is great overall but there's still room to improve in most areas.

“Time-saving and confidence-boosting

Pros

One of the biggest benefits of this software for me is that it takes over the tedious checks that would take a long time to do by hand. That leaves me with more time to focus on higher-level work, like critically reviewing an author's plot or assessing a student's argumentation. It also gives me confidence that nothing important has been overlooked.

Cons

There are likely additional features I haven't explored yet that could help me save even more time.

“helpful spell check

Pros

Spell check picks up most mistakes for me and the interface is simple to work with.

Cons

It still needs some improvement since it doesn't catch everything that a manual review would.