ExhibitPrep vs Legal Files
Which tool is better for legal exhibit stamping?
See the side-by-side comparison.
The honest take
This comparison is a stretch, and it's worth saying so. Legal Files is enterprise software for running a corporate legal department — matter tracking, vendor spend, reporting. It was never built to stamp exhibits, and switching to ExhibitPrep wouldn't replace it. The realistic scenario is an in-house team that already has Legal Files for matter management and occasionally needs a fast, cheap way to prep exhibits for a filing — that's the one job ExhibitPrep does that Legal Files doesn't.
ExhibitPrep
Built for legal exhibit stamping. Fast, simple, browser-based.
- $14.99/day or $4.99/use
- No installation required
- One-click batch stamping
- 26 legal templates
- 🆕 Trial Binder Mode with alphabetic labels
Legal Files
Legal matter management software.
- No exhibit stamping — built for tracking corporate matters and vendors, not court filings
- No batch PDF processing
- Enterprise pricing and implementation, overkill if exhibit prep is the actual need
- Matter management
Feature Comparison
| Feature | ExhibitPrep | Legal Files |
|---|---|---|
| Exhibit stampingKey Feature | ||
| Batch processingKey Feature | ||
| Legal exhibit templates | 26 | |
| Combined PDF with TOC | ||
| Matter management | ||
| Vendor management | ||
| Enterprise reporting | ||
| Starting price | $4.99/use | $75/mo |
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Pricing Comparison
ExhibitPrep
$4.99
per session
$14.99
unlimited for 24 hours
$39.99
monthly subscription
Pay only when you need it. No annual commitment.
Legal Files
$810.00
per year
$75.00/month
No pay-per-use option
Subscription required regardless of usage.
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)
Legal Files: Legal Files doesn't cover this step
- 1Track the matter and outside counsel in Legal Files (Ongoing)
- 2Receive exhibit-ready documents from outside counsel or internal storage (5 minutes)
- 3Stamp exhibits separately — Legal Files has no stamping tool (15-60 minutes)
- 4File the stamped exhibits back into the matter record (5 minutes)
ExhibitPrep saves significant time on a typical exhibit set.
Try It Free
Watch how to batch stamp 10+ exhibits in under 20 seconds—something that would take much longer with Legal Files.
When to Use Each Tool
Use ExhibitPrep When...
- You need to stamp or number exhibits for a filing
- You're a litigation team, not a legal ops team
- You want pay-per-use pricing instead of an enterprise contract
- You need quick-turnaround exhibit prep, not matter tracking
Use Legal Files When...
- You run a corporate legal department tracking dozens of outside-counsel matters
- You need vendor and spend management across law firms
- You need enterprise reporting on matter status and budgets
- You need a system of record for corporate legal, not trial prep
Common Questions
Does Legal Files stamp exhibits?
No. Legal Files tracks corporate matters, outside counsel, and legal spend — it has no exhibit numbering or stamping feature. If your team occasionally needs court-ready exhibits, that step happens outside Legal Files.
Is this a realistic comparison?
Only loosely. Legal Files is enterprise matter management for in-house legal departments; ExhibitPrep is a narrow tool for stamping exhibits before a filing or hearing. Most Legal Files customers won't need ExhibitPrep often, but when active litigation lands on their desk, they still need a way to get exhibits stamped without buying more enterprise software.
Who actually needs both?
In-house counsel managing active litigation, not just vendor relationships. If your department reviews exhibits before they go to outside counsel or a court, ExhibitPrep handles that specific step for $4.99 rather than requiring a Legal Files module that doesn't exist.
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