Looking for an E-Sticker Alternative?

ExhibitPrep is a browser-based exhibit stamping tool that works without Adobe Acrobat—with pay-per-use pricing starting at $4.99 and automatic table of contents generation.

ExhibitPrep

$4.99/use

No Acrobat required

E-Sticker

~$150-190

+ Adobe Acrobat ($240/yr)

The honest take

E-Sticker is a solid choice if you already own Adobe Acrobat and want a one-time purchase with no recurring fees. But if you don't have Acrobat ($240/year), need mobile access, or only stamp exhibits occasionally, ExhibitPrep offers a more flexible path.

Key Differences at a Glance

No Acrobat Required

E-Sticker requires Adobe Acrobat (Reader or Pro). ExhibitPrep works standalone in any web browser—no plug-ins, no dependencies, no $240/year Acrobat subscription.

Automatic Table of Contents

ExhibitPrep automatically generates a table of contents when combining exhibits. E-Sticker stamps documents but doesn't create combined PDFs with TOC.

Works on iPad & Mobile

ExhibitPrep works on any device with a browser—Mac, Windows, iPad, Chromebook. E-Sticker requires Adobe Acrobat desktop software.

Pay-Per-Use Pricing

ExhibitPrep starts at $4.99 per session. E-Sticker is ~$150-190 one-time but requires Acrobat ($240/year), making the true cost $390+ in year one.

Trial Binder Mode

ExhibitPrep's Trial Binder Mode numbers pages within each exhibit (A1, A2, A3, B1, B2). E-Sticker doesn't offer per-exhibit page numbering.

25+ Legal Templates

ExhibitPrep includes 25 pre-built templates (Plaintiff, Defendant, Joint, Deposition). E-Sticker offers color options but requires manual configuration.

True Cost Comparison

E-Sticker requires Adobe Acrobat—factor in that $240/year subscription

Cost Item	ExhibitPrep	E-Sticker
Software cost	$4.99 per use	~$150-190 one-time
Adobe Acrobat required?	No	Yes ($240/yr)
Year 1 total (5 uses)	$24.95	~$390-430
Year 1 savings with ExhibitPrep	~$365-405

If you already have Acrobat Pro for other work, E-Sticker's one-time fee may pay off over time. But if Acrobat is just for exhibit stamping, ExhibitPrep saves hundreds annually.

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

Feature	ExhibitPrep	E-Sticker
Requires Adobe AcrobatKey Feature
Browser-based (no install)Key Feature
Automatic TOC generationKey Feature
Trial Binder Mode (A1, A2...)
Combined PDF output
iPad/mobile support
Auto-incrementing numbers
Batch processing		E-Batcher (Pro only)
25+ legal templates
Color customization	Template-based	10 colors
One-time purchase		~$150-190
Starting price	$4.99/use	~$150 one-time

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Watch how to stamp, combine, and generate a table of contents in under 30 seconds—no Acrobat required.

When to Use Each Tool

Use ExhibitPrep when...

You don't have Adobe Acrobat ($240/year)
You need iPad/mobile access
You want Trial Binder Mode with per-exhibit numbering
You stamp occasionally (pay-per-use is better)
You need automatic TOC generation

Use E-Sticker when...

You already own Adobe Acrobat
You want a one-time purchase with no recurring fees
You stamp exhibits very frequently
You prefer Acrobat's interface
You need the E-Batcher bulk tool

Workflow Comparison

How each tool handles stamping 25 exhibit documents

ExhibitPrep Workflow

~10 minutes

1
Open browser, upload all 25 documents
2 minutes
2
Select template (Plaintiff, Defendant, etc.)
30 seconds
3
Drag-drop to reorder, click stamp
5 minutes
4
Download combined PDF with TOC
1 minute

E-Sticker Workflow

~30 minutes (25 docs)

1
Purchase and install E-Sticker plug-in
10 minutes
2
Open document in Adobe Acrobat
30 seconds
3
Use E-Sticker tool to place stamp
1 minute
4
Repeat for each document
1 min × documents
5
Combine PDFs manually in Acrobat
5 minutes

Calculate Your Savings

Adjust the sliders to see how much you could save with ExhibitPrep

Cost Comparison Calculator

See how much you can save with ExhibitPrep

Documents per month20

1100

Your hourly rate (for time value)$150/hr

$50$500

E-Sticker

$0/mo

ExhibitPrep (Single Use)

$5/mo

Your estimated monthly savings

270

That's 90% less than E-Sticker

3.8 hours saved per month (worth $575 at your rate)

New to Exhibit Stamping Software?

What you'll gain with ExhibitPrep:

No Adobe Acrobat subscription needed
Automatic table of contents generation
Trial Binder Mode with per-exhibit page numbers
Works on Mac, iPad, Windows, Chromebook

How to get started:

1Open the ExhibitPrep stamping tool
2Upload your documents (drag and drop)
3Select a template and configure your stamp
4Pay $4.99 to download—try it risk-free

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need Adobe Acrobat to use E-Sticker?

Yes, E-Sticker is a plug-in that requires Adobe Acrobat (Reader DC or Pro). If you don't already have Acrobat, that's an additional $240/year cost. ExhibitPrep works standalone in any web browser—no Acrobat required.

Is E-Sticker a one-time purchase?

Yes, E-Sticker costs approximately $150-190 as a one-time purchase with unlimited use. However, you also need Adobe Acrobat ($240/year). ExhibitPrep offers pay-per-use ($4.99) or monthly ($39.99) options with no additional software required.

Can E-Sticker generate a table of contents?

No, E-Sticker stamps individual documents but doesn't generate a combined PDF with table of contents. ExhibitPrep automatically creates a TOC when combining exhibits and offers Trial Binder Mode with per-exhibit page numbering.

Does E-Sticker work on iPad?

No, E-Sticker requires Adobe Acrobat desktop software. ExhibitPrep works on any device with a web browser, including iPad, Mac, Windows, and Chromebook.

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