ExhibitPrep vs TrialPad
Which tool is better for legal exhibit stamping?
See the side-by-side comparison.
The honest take
TrialPad is excellent for presenting exhibits during trial on iPad. But it does not stamp exhibits—you need them prepared first. ExhibitPrep and TrialPad work together: stamp with ExhibitPrep, present with TrialPad.
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
TrialPad
iPad trial presentation app.
- iPad only (no Windows/Mac)
- Presentation focused, not stamping
- No batch exhibit stamping
- iPad exhibit presentation
Feature Comparison
| Feature | ExhibitPrep | TrialPad |
|---|---|---|
| Exhibit stampingKey Feature | ||
| Batch processingKey Feature | ||
| Trial presentation | ||
| Combined PDF with TOC | ||
| Live annotation | ||
| Works on any device | iPad only | |
| Legal exhibit templates | 25+ | |
| Starting price | $4.99/use | $219/year |
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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.
TrialPad
$219.00
per year
$0.00/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)
TrialPad: Presentation only
- 1Pre-stamp exhibits (elsewhere) (Required first)
- 2Import to TrialPad (10 minutes)
- 3Organize exhibits (15 minutes)
- 4Present in court (At trial)
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 TrialPad.
When to Use Each Tool
Use ExhibitPrep When...
- You need to stamp exhibits
- You need batch processing
- You do not use iPad
- You need to produce combined PDFs
Use TrialPad When...
- You present exhibits at trial
- You use iPad in the courtroom
- You need live annotation
- You need video playback during trial
Common Questions
Is TrialPad good for exhibit stamping?
No. TrialPad is for presenting already-prepared exhibits during trial. You need to stamp exhibits before importing them to TrialPad. ExhibitPrep stamps exhibits; TrialPad presents them.
Can I use TrialPad and ExhibitPrep together?
Yes, they complement each other. Use ExhibitPrep to stamp and prepare your exhibits, then import the stamped PDFs into TrialPad for courtroom presentation.
Which should I get first?
You need stamped exhibits before you can present them. Start with ExhibitPrep for exhibit preparation, then use TrialPad for courtroom presentation if you use iPad.
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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