ExhibitPrep vs Smokeball
Which tool is better for legal exhibit stamping?
See the side-by-side comparison.
The honest take
Smokeball is strong practice management software with excellent automation features. If you need auto time tracking and document automation, it delivers. But it does not stamp exhibits—use ExhibitPrep for trial preparation.
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
Smokeball
Legal practice management with automation.
- No exhibit stamping
- No batch exhibit processing
- No exhibit-specific templates
- Automatic time tracking
Feature Comparison
| Feature | ExhibitPrep | Smokeball |
|---|---|---|
| Exhibit stampingKey Feature | ||
| Batch processingKey Feature | ||
| Legal exhibit templates | 25+ | |
| Combined PDF with TOC | ||
| Auto time tracking | ||
| Document automation | ||
| Forms library | ||
| Starting price | $4.99/use | $89/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.
Smokeball
$948.00
per year
$89.00/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)
Smokeball: Does not include stamping
- 1Generate documents in Smokeball (5 minutes)
- 2Export for stamping (5 minutes)
- 3Stamp exhibits elsewhere (Required)
- 4Upload stamped files (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 Smokeball.
When to Use Each Tool
Use ExhibitPrep When...
- You need exhibit stamping
- You need trial prep tools
- You need batch PDF processing
- You already have practice management
Use Smokeball When...
- You need automatic time tracking
- You need document automation
- You need a legal forms library
- You want practice automation
Common Questions
Does Smokeball have exhibit stamping?
No. Smokeball is practice management with document automation, not exhibit stamping. For exhibit stamping with legal templates, use ExhibitPrep starting at $4.99.
How do Smokeball and ExhibitPrep compare?
Different tools for different jobs. Smokeball automates practice management and document creation. ExhibitPrep stamps and organizes trial exhibits.
Can I use both together?
Yes. Use Smokeball to manage your practice and generate documents. Use ExhibitPrep to stamp exhibits for trial.
See It In Action
Preview your stamped exhibits completely free—no credit card needed. Pay only when you're ready to download.
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