ExhibitPrep vs Adobe Acrobat
Which tool is better for legal exhibit stamping?
See the side-by-side comparison.
The honest take
If you already pay for Acrobat Pro and use it daily for general PDF editing, stick with it. But if you're paying $240/year just to stamp exhibits a few times a month, ExhibitPrep costs 90% less for that specific job—and does it faster.
ExhibitPrep
Built for legal exhibit stamping. Fast, simple, browser-based.
- $14.99/day or $4.99/use
- No installation required
- One-click batch stamping
- Drag-and-drop organization
- 🆕 Trial Binder Mode with alphabetic labels
Adobe Acrobat Pro
Full-featured PDF editor. Powerful but complex for simple exhibit tasks.
- $240/year subscription required
- Desktop installation needed
- Manual stamping per document
- Advanced PDF editing features
Feature Comparison
| Feature | ExhibitPrep | Adobe Acrobat Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Batch exhibit stampingKey Feature | ||
| Automatic sequential labelingKey Feature | ||
| Drag-and-drop positioning | ||
| Combined PDF with TOCKey Feature | ||
| Browser-based (no install) | ||
| Files stay on device | ||
| 25+ legal templates | ||
| Full PDF editing | ||
| OCR text recognition | ||
| Form creation | ||
| Starting price | $4.99/use | $22.99/mo |
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Pricing Comparison
ExhibitPrep
$4.99
per document
$14.99
unlimited for 24 hours
$39.99
monthly subscription
Pay only when you need it. No annual commitment.
Adobe Acrobat Pro
$239.88
per year (required)
No pay-per-use option
Annual commitment required
You pay the same whether you use it daily or once a month.
Cost Comparison: 10 Cases Per Year
ExhibitPrep (10 day passes):
$149.90
Adobe Acrobat Pro:
$239.88
Save $89.98/year with ExhibitPrep for typical case volumes.
Workflow Comparison: Stamping 25 Exhibits
ExhibitPrep: ~15 minutes
- 1Drag and drop all 25 files (30 seconds)
- 2Drag to arrange in order (5 minutes)
- 3Configure stamp and click "Apply All" (1 minute)
- 4Preview and download combined PDF (5 minutes)
Adobe Acrobat: ~2 hours
- 1Open first document (30 seconds)
- 2Navigate to Edit > Add Watermark > Configure (2 minutes)
- 3Save and close (30 seconds)
- 4Repeat for remaining 24 documents (60+ minutes)
- 5Combine PDFs manually (10 minutes)
- 6Create table of contents manually (15 minutes)
ExhibitPrep saves 1 hour 45 minutes on a typical exhibit set.
See How It Compares
Watch how to batch stamp 10+ exhibits in under 20 seconds—something that would take 20+ minutes in Adobe Acrobat.
When to Use Each Tool
Use ExhibitPrep When...
- You need to stamp court exhibits quickly
- You're working on a shared or unfamiliar computer
- You want to pay per use, not per year
- You need a combined PDF with table of contents
- You have batch exhibit sets to organize
Use Adobe Acrobat When...
- You need general PDF text editing
- You need OCR for scanned documents
- You create fillable PDF forms
- You already have a subscription
- You need digital signature capabilities
Common Questions
Can ExhibitPrep do everything Adobe Acrobat does for exhibit stamping?
For exhibit stamping specifically, ExhibitPrep matches and exceeds Adobe Acrobat's capabilities. ExhibitPrep offers one-click batch stamping for multiple documents, 25 legal-specific templates (Plaintiff, Defendant, Joint Exhibit, etc.), drag-and-drop document organization, automatic table of contents generation, and slipsheet insertion. Adobe Acrobat Pro is a more comprehensive PDF editor with text editing, OCR, and form creation features, but requires manual stamping of each document individually and does not include legal-specific exhibit templates.
How much does ExhibitPrep cost compared to Adobe Acrobat?
ExhibitPrep offers pay-per-use pricing: $4.99 for a single session, $14.99 for 24-hour unlimited access, or $39.99 per month for unlimited use. Adobe Acrobat Pro requires an annual subscription costing $239.88 per year ($19.99/month) with no pay-per-use option. For occasional exhibit preparation (10 cases per year), ExhibitPrep costs approximately $149.90 compared to Adobe Acrobat's $239.88—a savings of $89.98 annually.
Do I need to install software to use ExhibitPrep?
No, ExhibitPrep requires no software installation. ExhibitPrep runs entirely in your web browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge) and works on Windows, Mac, and mobile devices. Adobe Acrobat Pro requires downloading and installing desktop software, regular updates, and may require IT department approval on managed devices. ExhibitPrep can be used immediately on any computer with internet access.
Is ExhibitPrep secure for confidential legal documents?
Yes, ExhibitPrep processes all documents locally in your web browser using client-side JavaScript. Your PDF files never leave your device and are never uploaded to ExhibitPrep's servers. This client-side processing model makes ExhibitPrep suitable for attorney-client privileged materials and confidential case documents. Adobe Acrobat also processes files locally, but requires installation on each device you use.
Which is faster for stamping 50 exhibit documents?
ExhibitPrep stamps 50 documents in approximately 15 minutes; Adobe Acrobat takes approximately 2 hours for the same task. With ExhibitPrep, you upload all 50 documents at once, drag-and-drop to arrange them in order, configure your stamp template, and apply sequential exhibit numbers with a single click. Adobe Acrobat requires opening each document individually, navigating to the watermark tool, configuring the stamp, saving, and repeating 49 more times. ExhibitPrep saves approximately 1 hour 45 minutes on a typical 50-document exhibit set.
Can ExhibitPrep generate a table of contents for exhibits?
Yes, ExhibitPrep automatically generates a table of contents when combining multiple stamped exhibits into a single PDF. The table of contents lists each exhibit by number (or letter), document name, and page number. ExhibitPrep also offers Trial Binder Mode with alphabetic labels (A, B, C), per-exhibit page numbering (A1-A5, B1-B3), and automatic TOC generation with exhibit titles and page ranges. ExhibitPrep can also insert slipsheets between exhibits for easy navigation. Adobe Acrobat does not include automatic table of contents generation for exhibits and requires manual creation.
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