ExhibitPrep vs PDF Expert
Which tool is better for legal exhibit stamping?
See the side-by-side comparison.
The honest take
PDF Expert is probably the best native PDF editor for Mac. But "best PDF editor" and "best exhibit stamping tool" are different things. ExhibitPrep does exhibit stamping faster—even on Mac.
ExhibitPrep
Built for legal exhibit stamping. Fast, simple, browser-based.
- $14.99/day or $4.99/use
- No installation required
- One-click batch stamping
- 25+ legal templates
- 🆕 Trial Binder Mode with alphabetic labels
PDF Expert
Mac PDF editor.
- Mac/iOS only (no Windows)
- No legal exhibit templates
- No batch exhibit stamping
- Native Mac/iOS app
Feature Comparison
| Feature | ExhibitPrep | PDF Expert |
|---|---|---|
| Batch exhibit stampingKey Feature | ||
| Automatic sequential labelingKey Feature | ||
| Legal-specific templatesKey Feature | ||
| Combined PDF with TOC | ||
| Works on Windows | ||
| Works on Mac | ||
| Native Mac app | ||
| iOS app | Browser | |
| iCloud sync | ||
| Starting price | $4.99/use | $6.67/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.
PDF Expert
$79.99
per year
$6.67/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)
PDF Expert: ~1.5 hours (25 docs)
- 1Open document in PDF Expert (30 seconds)
- 2Add text annotation for stamp (2 minutes)
- 3Format and position (1 minute)
- 4Save document (30 seconds)
- 5Repeat for each document (4 min Ă— documents)
- 6Merge PDFs (3 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 PDF Expert.
When to Use Each Tool
Use ExhibitPrep When...
- You need batch exhibit stamping
- You use Windows
- You need legal-specific templates
- You want pay-per-use pricing
Use PDF Expert When...
- You want a native Mac PDF experience
- You need iCloud sync across devices
- You do general PDF editing on Mac
- You prefer native apps over web apps
- You use iPad for PDF work
Common Questions
Is PDF Expert good for exhibit stamping?
PDF Expert is an excellent Mac PDF editor, but it's not designed for legal exhibits. It lacks batch stamping, automatic exhibit numbering, and legal templates. ExhibitPrep offers all these features and works in any browser, including Safari on Mac.
Does PDF Expert work on Windows?
No, PDF Expert is Mac and iOS only. ExhibitPrep works on any device with a web browser—Mac, Windows, iPad, Chromebook, or any other platform.
How does PDF Expert pricing compare?
PDF Expert costs $79.99/year. ExhibitPrep costs $4.99 per use. For occasional exhibit stamping, ExhibitPrep is more economical. PDF Expert makes sense if you do extensive PDF editing on Mac.
Can I use PDF Expert and ExhibitPrep together on Mac?
Yes. Use ExhibitPrep in Safari to quickly stamp your exhibits, then open the stamped PDFs in PDF Expert if you need additional editing, annotations, or iCloud sync.
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