ExhibitPrep vs Adobe Acrobat
Which tool is better for legal exhibit stamping?
See the side-by-side comparison.
ExhibitPrep
Purpose-built for legal exhibit stamping. Fast, simple, browser-based.
- $14.99/day or $4.99/document
- No installation required
- One-click batch stamping
- Drag-and-drop organization
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Exhibit Stamping | ||
| One-Click Batch Stamping | Requires batch action setup | |
| Drag-and-Drop Reordering | ||
| Combined PDF with TOC | Manual process | |
| No Installation Required | ||
| Files Never Leave Device | ||
| Works on Any Computer | License per device | |
| Pay-Per-Use Option | ||
| General PDF Editing | ||
| OCR Text Recognition | ||
| Form Creation |
Pricing Comparison
ExhibitPrep
$4.99
per document
$14.99
unlimited for 24 hours
$49.99
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.
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 Acrobat does for exhibits?
For exhibit stamping specifically, ExhibitPrep does it faster. It handles stamping, batch processing, organization, and combined PDF creation. Acrobat has broader editing features but requires more steps for exhibit workflows.
Why is ExhibitPrep cheaper?
Adobe Acrobat Pro costs $240/year and includes features you may not need. ExhibitPrep offers pay-per-use pricing: $4.99/document or $14.99 for unlimited daily use—perfect for occasional exhibit preparation.
Do I need to install anything?
No. ExhibitPrep runs in your browser. No installation, updates, or IT approval needed. Adobe Acrobat requires desktop installation and regular updates.
Is ExhibitPrep secure for legal documents?
Yes. ExhibitPrep processes all files locally—documents never leave your device. It works securely on any computer with a browser.
Which is faster for large exhibit sets?
ExhibitPrep. Upload all documents, arrange, and stamp with one click. Acrobat requires individual document processing or complex batch setup. ExhibitPrep saves 2-3 hours on large sets.
Try ExhibitPrep Free
See why legal professionals choose ExhibitPrep for exhibit stamping. Preview your stamped exhibits before paying.
Start Stamping ExhibitsNo credit card required to preview • $14.99 Day Pass for unlimited stamping