Looking for an Exhibit Master Alternative?

ExhibitPrep is a browser-based exhibit stamping tool with batch processing and automatic TOC—no Adobe Acrobat required—at pay-per-use pricing starting at $4.99.

ExhibitPrep

$4.99/use

Batch processing • No Acrobat

Exhibit Master II

$74.99

One-time • Requires Acrobat

The honest take

Exhibit Master II is powerful with 6 lines of customizable text and works in both Acrobat Pro and Reader. But at $74.99 (requiring Acrobat), it's a significant investment for occasional users. ExhibitPrep offers pay-per-use flexibility.

Key Differences at a Glance

One-Click Batch Processing

ExhibitPrep stamps all documents at once with automatic sequential numbering. Exhibit Master II requires stamping each document individually in Acrobat.

No Adobe Acrobat Required

Exhibit Master II requires Adobe Acrobat (Pro or Reader). ExhibitPrep is completely standalone—works in any browser without plug-ins.

Automatic Table of Contents

ExhibitPrep automatically generates a table of contents when combining exhibits. Exhibit Master II stamps documents but doesn't create TOC.

Works on iPad & Mobile

ExhibitPrep works on any device with a browser—Mac, Windows, iPad, Chromebook. Exhibit Master II requires Adobe Acrobat desktop software.

Trial Binder Mode

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

25+ Built-In Templates

ExhibitPrep includes 25 pre-built court-ready templates. Exhibit Master II offers 6 lines of customization but requires manual setup each time.

Customization Comparison

Exhibit Master II offers deep customization—but is it worth the setup time?

ExhibitPrep Approach

25 pre-built templates ready to use
Plaintiff, Defendant, Joint, Deposition built in
Zero setup time—select and go
Court-compliant formats per CRC 3.1110

Best for: Speed and convenience

Exhibit Master Approach

6 lines of fully customizable text
Full RGB/HTML color control
Multiple preset sizes
Requires setup for each stamp design

Best for: Custom branding and unique designs

True Cost Comparison

Exhibit Master II requires Adobe Acrobat—factor in that dependency

Cost Item	ExhibitPrep	Exhibit Master II
Software cost	$4.99 per use	$74.99 one-time
Adobe Acrobat required?	No	Yes
Year 1 total (5 uses, no Acrobat)	$24.95	$74.99 + Acrobat
Break-even point	~15 uses (if you already have Acrobat)

If you already use Acrobat Pro daily and need highly customized stamps, Exhibit Master II may pay off. For most users, ExhibitPrep's templates and batch processing save more time.

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

Feature	ExhibitPrep	Exhibit Master II
No Adobe Acrobat requiredKey Feature
Browser-based (no install)Key Feature
Automatic TOC generationKey Feature
Trial Binder Mode (A1, A2...)
Batch processingKey Feature
iPad/mobile support
Auto-incrementing
25+ built-in templates
Custom text lines	Template fields	6 lines
Color customization	Template-based	Full RGB
One-time purchase		$74.99
Starting price	$4.99/use	$74.99 one-time

See Our Template Gallery

25 pre-built templates—Plaintiff, Defendant, Joint, Deposition, and more—ready to use instantly.

When to Use Each Tool

Use ExhibitPrep when...

You don't have Adobe Acrobat Pro
You need batch processing
You need automatic TOC generation
You use Mac or iPad as primary device
You stamp occasionally

Use Exhibit Master when...

You already own Adobe Acrobat Pro
You need highly customized stamp designs
You want full RGB color control
You stamp exhibits very frequently
You want a one-time purchase

Workflow Comparison

How each tool handles stamping 25 exhibit documents

ExhibitPrep Workflow

~10 minutes

1
Open browser, upload all 25 files
2 minutes
2
Select template from 25 options
30 seconds
3
Click "Apply to All"—batch process
30 seconds
4
Download combined PDF with TOC
1 minute

Exhibit Master Workflow

~45 minutes (25 docs)

1
Purchase Exhibit Master II ($74.99)
5 minutes
2
Install in Adobe Acrobat Pro
5 minutes
3
Configure custom stamp design
10 minutes
4
Apply stamp to each document
1 min × documents
5
Combine PDFs 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

Exhibit Master II

$0/mo

ExhibitPrep (Single Use)

$5/mo

Your estimated monthly savings

270

That's 90% less than Exhibit Master II

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

Getting Started with ExhibitPrep

What you'll gain:

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

How to get started:

1Open the ExhibitPrep stamping tool
2Upload your documents
3Pick a template and apply
4Pay $4.99 to download—risk-free

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need Adobe Acrobat Pro for Exhibit Master?

Exhibit Master II works with both Adobe Acrobat Pro and Reader, but some features require Pro. Either way, you need Adobe software ($240/year for Pro). ExhibitPrep works standalone in any browser—no Acrobat required.

Is Exhibit Master better for customization?

Exhibit Master offers 6 lines of customizable text with full RGB color control, which is more flexible than ExhibitPrep's template-based approach. However, ExhibitPrep's 25 built-in legal templates cover most court requirements without setup time.

Can Exhibit Master batch process documents?

No, Exhibit Master requires stamping each document individually in Acrobat. ExhibitPrep processes all documents at once with a single click.

Does Exhibit Master generate a table of contents?

No. ExhibitPrep automatically generates a table of contents when combining exhibits, plus offers Trial Binder Mode with per-exhibit page numbering (A1, A2, B1, B2...).

Ready to try ExhibitPrep?

Stamp your first exhibit set for just $4.99—with batch processing, automatic TOC, and no Acrobat required.

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