ExhibitPrep vs Sanction
Which tool is better for legal exhibit stamping?
See the side-by-side comparison.
The honest take
Sanction is solid trial presentation software from LexisNexis. But if your main need is stamping exhibits before filing, you're paying $99/month for features you don't need. ExhibitPrep does exhibit stamping for 95% less.
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
Sanction
Trial presentation software.
- Focused on presentation, not stamping
- LexisNexis ecosystem dependency
- Windows-focused
- Trial presentation
Feature Comparison
| Feature | ExhibitPrep | Sanction |
|---|---|---|
| Exhibit stampingKey Feature | Limited | |
| Batch processingKey Feature | ||
| Sequential numbering | Manual | |
| Combined PDF output | ||
| Browser-based | ||
| Mac support | ||
| Trial presentation | ||
| Video management | ||
| LexisNexis integration | ||
| Starting price | $4.99/use | $99/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.
Sanction
$1188.00
per year
$99.00/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)
Sanction: ~1.5 hours
- 1Install Sanction software (30 minutes)
- 2Create case and import documents (15 minutes)
- 3Manually organize and tag exhibits (20 minutes)
- 4Apply exhibit markers (limited automation) (15 minutes)
- 5Export for filing (10 minutes)
ExhibitPrep saves significant time on a typical exhibit set.
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Watch how to batch stamp 10+ exhibits in under 20 seconds—something that would take much longer with Sanction.
When to Use Each Tool
Use ExhibitPrep When...
- You just need exhibit stamping
- You want pay-per-use pricing
- You use a Mac
- You want simple, focused functionality
Use Sanction When...
- You're presenting at trial
- You use LexisNexis products
- You need video clip management
- You have dedicated litigation support staff
- You need transcript integration
Common Questions
How does Sanction compare to ExhibitPrep for exhibit stamping?
Sanction is trial presentation software that happens to have some exhibit organization features. ExhibitPrep is purpose-built for exhibit stamping with batch processing, automatic sequential numbering, and combined PDF output. For stamping specifically, ExhibitPrep is faster and more affordable.
Is Sanction worth the cost just for exhibit stamping?
No. Sanction costs $99/month and is designed for courtroom presentation. If you only need exhibit stamping, ExhibitPrep at $4.99 per use or $14.99 for 24-hour access is more cost-effective and focused on that specific task.
Does Sanction work on Mac?
Sanction is primarily Windows software. ExhibitPrep works on any device with a web browser, including Mac, Windows, iPad, and mobile devices.
Can I use Sanction and ExhibitPrep together?
Yes. Use ExhibitPrep to quickly stamp and number your exhibits, then import the stamped PDFs into Sanction for courtroom presentation. This gives you the best of both tools.
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