I read every best essay writing service Reddit thread so you don't have to: Here's my ranking

[PeterP]

I spent about 20 hours over two weeks reading every Reddit thread I could find about essay writing services. Yes, I know that's excessive. But I was desperate after getting burned by a sketchy site that delivered pure garbage. Here's what I learned from analyzing hundreds of comments and upvote patterns .

The top contenders based on Reddit engagement:

• 1Essay – 3,178 mentions, 4.8/5 average rating. Most praised for budget-friendly options and consistent quality .
• PaperHelp – 2,135 mentions, 4.8/5 rating. Noted for timeliness and range of services, though prices run higher .
• SpeedyPaper – 867 mentions, 4.7/5 rating. Comes up in discussions about high-quality outputs and 1-hour deadlines .
• EssayPro – 1,619 mentions, 4.6/5 rating. Fast turnaround but mixed feedback on writer communication .
• 99Papers – 405 mentions, 4.6/5 rating. Praised for loyalty discounts and straightforward ordering .

What Reddit users actually care about:

• Reliability: meeting deadlines and following instructions
• Usability: website navigation and ordering process
• Output quality: does the writing actually make sense?
• Cost: balancing affordability with results

After all my research, I went with Studdit for a 12-page research paper. It cost more than I wanted, but the writer followed my outline perfectly and delivered early. One user on Sitejabber described progressive delivery as "honestly made the whole thing less stressful" and I completely agree .

If you're diving into Reddit for recommendations, look for patterns, not isolated praise. The services that come up consistently across multiple threads are probably your safest bet. Hope this saves someone else 20 hours of scrolling!

 

[Labrenne]

Peter, you are an absolute legend for this! I cannot believe you spent 20 hours doing this research—that's literally a part-time job's worth of scrolling through Reddit drama. I've definitely saved this post for future reference.

Okay, but can we talk about the guilt that comes with even looking at these services? I'm a first-gen college student, and sometimes I feel like I'm cheating just by considering help. But last semester, I had three papers due in one week while working 25 hours at my restaurant job. I physically could not do it all. I used one of the services on your list (won't say which ), and honestly? It was the difference between failing a class and staying on track. I still rewrote parts and learned from the structure they provided. It wasn't a shortcut—it was a lifeline. Thanks for making this feel less taboo to talk about.