Exhibit Stamping Without Annual Subscriptions
Stop paying yearly fees for software you use occasionally. Stamp exhibits only when you need them—no subscriptions, no automatic renewals, no commitment.
- ExhibitPrep charges $4.99 per stamping session (unlimited documents in one sitting) with no subscription, annual fee, or automatic renewal.
- An ExhibitPrep Day Pass costs $14.99 and covers unlimited exhibit stamping for 24 hours.
- ExhibitPrep's Monthly plan costs $39.99 per month and can be cancelled anytime with no annual lock-in.
- Uploading, configuring, and previewing exhibits in ExhibitPrep is free; payment is only required at download.
- Subscription-based exhibit tools cost $70-95 per year (Final Exhibits 2), $239.88 per year (Adobe Acrobat Pro), and up to $420 per year (Bluebeam Revu).
- An attorney who stamps exhibits 5 times per year pays about $19 per use on a $95 annual subscription, versus $4.99 per stamping session with pay-per-use.
- The break-even point against a $95-per-year subscription is roughly 19 stamping sessions per year; below that volume, pay-per-use costs less.
- ExhibitPrep processes PDFs locally in the browser, so documents are never uploaded to a server.
The Subscription Problem
Most legal exhibit stamping software requires annual subscriptions regardless of how often you actually use it:
Final Exhibits 2
$70-$95/year
Even if you stamp exhibits twice a year
Adobe Acrobat Pro
$239.88/year
Massive overkill for just exhibit stamping
Bluebeam Revu
$420/year
Enterprise pricing for a simple task
E-Sticker
$225-$400/year
Annual commitment required
The math doesn't work: If you stamp 20 documents per year, a $95 subscription costs $4.75 per document. If you stamp 5 documents, that's $19 each.
Pay-Per-Use: A Better Model for Most Attorneys
Single Use
- Unlimited documents in one session
- No account required
- Instant download
- No expiration
Best for: Quick one-off needs
Day Pass
- Unlimited documents
- 24-hour access
- All templates included
- Batch processing
Best for: Prep day before trial/deposition
Monthly
- Unlimited documents
- Cancel anytime
- Priority support
- No annual lock-in
Best for: Regular heavy usage
Cost Comparison by Usage
| Annual Usage | Subscription ($95/year) | ExhibitPrep Pay-per-use | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 sessions/year | $95.00$19.00/session | $24.95$4.99/session | $70.05 |
| 10 sessions/year | $95.00$9.50/session | $49.90$4.99/session | $45.10 |
| 15 sessions/year | $95.00$6.33/session | $74.85$4.99/session | $20.15 |
| 19 sessions/year(break-even point) | $95.00$5.00/session | $94.81$4.99/session | $0.19 |
| Weekly use | $95.00 | $39.99/monthUnlimited | Consider monthly |
Based on Final Exhibits 2 Full version pricing ($95/year)
When Subscriptions Make Sense
If you're a litigation-heavy firm processing 100+ exhibits per month consistently, an annual subscription can be more cost-effective. Final Exhibits at $95/year or ExhibitPrep's $39.99/month both work well at that volume.
But for most practitioners: Solo attorneys, family law practitioners, transactional lawyers who occasionally need exhibits—pay-per-use eliminates waste. Why pay for 12 months when you need the tool for 3 afternoons?
Benefits of No-Subscription Pricing
No Wasted Fees
Don't pay for months you don't use the software. Your slow seasons don't cost you.
No Auto-Renewals
No surprise charges when you forget to cancel. Pay intentionally, every time.
Instant Access
No waiting for license activation or IT approval. Use it now, pay now.
No Lock-In
Try competitors anytime. You're not committed to any single vendor.
Always Current
Browser-based means you always have the latest version. No update hassles.
Budget Flexibility
Expense by matter, not annual overhead. Clearer client billing.
How Pay-Per-Use Works
Upload
Drag and drop your PDFs into the browser
Configure
Choose template and position your stamp
Preview
Review stamped exhibits—completely free
Pay & Download
Only pay when you download final files
Free until download: Upload, configure, and preview as many times as you want. You only pay when you're satisfied with the result.
Your Documents Never Leave Your Device
ExhibitPrep processes all PDFs locally in your browser using client-side JavaScript. Your confidential legal documents are never uploaded to any server.
Try It Free—Pay Only When You Download
Upload your exhibits, configure your stamps, and preview the results. No account required, no commitment. When you're ready to download, choose your payment option.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I stamp exhibits without a subscription?
Yes. ExhibitPrep offers pay-per-use pricing starting at $4.99 per session (unlimited documents in one sitting) with no subscription required. You can also purchase a Day Pass ($14.99) for unlimited stamping within 24 hours. There are no annual fees, no automatic renewals, and no commitment. Pay only when you need to stamp exhibits.
How does pay-per-use exhibit stamping work?
With ExhibitPrep, you upload your documents, configure your exhibit labels, and preview for free. You only pay when you download the stamped files. A single session costs $4.99 and covers all the documents you stamp in one sitting. If you need to come back throughout the day, a Day Pass ($14.99) provides better value—stamp unlimited exhibits within 24 hours.
Why do most exhibit stamping tools require subscriptions?
Traditional legal software follows the enterprise model: annual licenses justify ongoing development and support costs. However, for exhibit stamping—a task most practitioners need occasionally—subscription models create waste. If you stamp exhibits twice a month, a $95/year subscription means paying for features you rarely use.
What if I need to stamp exhibits regularly?
For high-volume users (50+ documents/month), ExhibitPrep offers a Monthly plan at $39.99/month with unlimited stamping and cancel-anytime flexibility. Unlike annual subscriptions, there's no long-term commitment. If your needs change, simply cancel—no penalties, no wasted fees.
Is pay-per-use exhibit stamping secure?
ExhibitPrep processes all documents in your browser using client-side JavaScript. Your files never upload to any server—PDF processing happens locally on your device. This architecture eliminates data exposure risks entirely. After stamping, files exist only on your computer. No cloud storage, no server logs, no third-party access.