Digital Trial Binder Without the Enterprise Price

Align is powerful enterprise software for AmLaw 100 trial teams. ExhibitPrep stamps and numbers exhibits with Trial Binder Mode for $4.99—no iPad required, no enterprise contract.

Key facts at a glance

Align does not stamp exhibits; it organizes already-prepared documents into digital trial binders with tabs, notes, and highlights.
Align starts at $125/month per attorney on annual billing ($150/month for solo attorneys); ExhibitPrep costs $4.99 per use or $14.99 for unlimited 24-hour access.
Align is designed primarily for iPad; ExhibitPrep runs in any modern web browser with no installation.
ExhibitPrep processes exhibit files locally in the browser; Align requires uploading documents to its cloud.
ExhibitPrep's Trial Binder Mode applies per-exhibit page numbering (A1, A2, B1, B2) and generates an automatic table of contents in combined PDFs.
Align targets AmLaw 100 trial teams that need real-time binder sync across devices; ExhibitPrep is pay-per-use with no contract.
Stamping exhibits in ExhibitPrep before uploading to Align gives trial teams both court-ready stamps and digital binder presentation.

ExhibitPrep

$4.99/use

Any device, no installation

Align

$125-150+/mo

iPad-focused, enterprise pricing

The honest take

Align was built by a former Williams & Connolly litigation partner specifically to solve the "where's that exhibit" problem trial teams know from paper binders — and offline iPad sync plus SOC 2 Type II certification suggest they took that seriously. It also isn't just an AmLaw 100 tool; Align markets directly to solo and small firms too, starting at $125-150/month. None of that includes stamping or numbering exhibits, though — Align organizes and presents documents you've already prepared. Stamp with ExhibitPrep for $4.99, then load the finished set into Align if you want the digital-binder workflow.

Key Differences at a Glance

Works on Any Device

ExhibitPrep works in any browser—Mac, Windows, iPad, Chromebook. Align is iPad-focused with laptop support.

Pay-Per-Use Pricing

ExhibitPrep: $4.99 per session. Align: $125-150+/month subscription. ExhibitPrep costs 95%+ less.

Exhibit Stamping Focus

ExhibitPrep stamps and numbers exhibits with batch processing. Align is for organizing and presenting, not stamping.

Automatic TOC Generation

ExhibitPrep automatically generates a clickable table of contents when combining exhibits into a single PDF.

Digital Binder Features

Align offers digital tabs, handwritten notes, and real-time team sync. ExhibitPrep focuses on exhibit preparation.

Files Stay Local

ExhibitPrep processes files in your browser—they never leave your device. Align requires cloud upload for team sync.

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

Feature	ExhibitPrep	Align
Batch exhibit stampingKey Feature
Automatic exhibit numberingKey Feature
Works on any deviceKey Feature		iPad-focused
Pay-per-use pricingKey Feature
Files stay on device
Combined PDF output
Digital binder tabs & handwriting
Offline iPad sync
Real-time team sync
SOC 2 Type II certified
Starting price	$4.99/use	$125-150/mo

See ExhibitPrep's Trial Binder Mode

Watch how ExhibitPrep creates trial-ready exhibits with alphabetic labels (A, B, C) and per-exhibit page numbering (A1, A2, B1, B2).

When to Use Each Tool

Use ExhibitPrep when...

You just need to stamp exhibits
You want pay-per-use pricing
You need simple exhibit preparation for filing
You don't use iPad for trial presentation
You're a solo or small firm

Use Align when...

You're preparing for major trials with large exhibit sets
Your team needs real-time collaboration on binders
You present directly from iPad in court
You want digital replication of paper binder workflow
Your firm has enterprise software budget

Complementary Workflow

For major trials, you might use both tools:

ExhibitPrep for preparation:

Stamp and number all exhibits
Generate combined PDF with TOC
Apply Trial Binder formatting (A1, A2, B1)

Align for presentation:

Upload stamped exhibits to Align
Add digital tabs, notes, highlights
Present from iPad in court

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Align stamp exhibits?

No, Align is a digital trial binder for organizing and presenting exhibits—not stamping them. You would stamp exhibits using ExhibitPrep first, then upload the stamped PDFs to Align for trial presentation.

Do I need an iPad to use Align?

Align is designed primarily for iPad with laptop support. ExhibitPrep works equally well on any device with a web browser—no iPad required.

How does Align pricing compare?

Align starts at $125/month per attorney on annual billing ($150/month for solo attorneys on month-to-month), with enterprise pricing for midsize and large firms. ExhibitPrep costs $4.99 per use or $14.99 for unlimited 24-hour access. For exhibit stamping alone, ExhibitPrep is 95%+ more affordable.

When would I use both Align and ExhibitPrep?

Use ExhibitPrep to stamp, number, and combine your exhibits with a TOC. Then upload the stamped exhibits to Align for trial presentation with digital tabs, notes, and team collaboration. They solve different problems.

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Prepare trial-ready exhibits for just $4.99—no iPad required, no enterprise contract needed.

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