Trial Director Alternative for Exhibit Stamping
Trial Director costs $995/year and requires training. ExhibitPrep stamps exhibits for $4.99 with no learning curve.
⏱️ Recover billable time spent on manual exhibit prep:
- Trial Director costs $995 per year and requires Windows installation plus significant training.
- ExhibitPrep costs $4.99 per session, $14.99 for 24-hour access, or $39.99 per month, with no annual commitment.
- Firms that only need exhibit stamping save $900+ per year by using ExhibitPrep instead of Trial Director.
- ExhibitPrep includes 26 legal exhibit templates and batch-stamps 100+ documents in one session.
- ExhibitPrep's Trial Binder Mode numbers pages per exhibit (A1, A2, B1, B2) and generates a table of contents automatically.
- ExhibitPrep runs in Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge on Mac, Windows, iPad, and Chromebook, and documents never leave the user's device.
- Trial Director, not ExhibitPrep, handles courtroom presentation: jury display, video deposition playback, real-time annotation, and multi-monitor setups.
When to Use ExhibitPrep vs Trial Director
Use ExhibitPrep For
- Stamping exhibits (Plaintiff A, Defendant 1, etc.)
- Combining multiple PDFs into one exhibit set
- Generating table of contents
- Creating trial binders with page numbering
- Adding slipsheets between exhibits
- Quick exhibit prep without training
Cost: $4.99/session
Use Trial Director For
- Courtroom presentation to jury
- Video deposition playback
- Real-time annotation during examination
- Multi-monitor courtroom setup
- Synchronized video transcripts
- Complex multimedia presentations
Cost: $995/year
Why Choose ExhibitPrep for Exhibit Stamping
Save $900+/Year
Trial Director costs $995/year. ExhibitPrep is $4.99 per use. If you only need exhibit stamping, save $900+ annually.
No Training Required
Trial Director requires significant training. ExhibitPrep is intuitive - upload, select template, stamp. Anyone can use it immediately.
Browser-Based
No Windows installation needed. Works on Mac, iPad, Chromebook. Files never leave your device - 100% local processing.
ExhibitPrep vs Trial Director: Comparison
| Feature | ExhibitPrep | Trial Director |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Purpose | Exhibit stamping | Courtroom presentation |
| Annual Cost | $0-480/year | $995/year |
| Pay-Per-Use Option | $4.99/session | No |
| Training Required | None | Significant |
| Legal Exhibit Templates | 26 templates | Limited |
| Trial Binder Mode | ||
| Auto Table of Contents | ||
| Batch Stamping | 100+ docs/minute | Manual |
| Browser-Based | ||
| Mac Support | ||
| Courtroom Presentation | ||
| Video Deposition Sync | ||
| Multi-Monitor Support |
The Honest Take
Trial Director is excellent courtroom presentation software. If you present exhibits to juries, play video depositions, or need multi-monitor courtroom setups, Trial Director is worth the investment. But if you just need to stamp exhibits for filings, depositions, or trial binders, Trial Director is overkill. Many firms use ExhibitPrep for exhibit prep and Trial Director for courtroom presentation – they complement each other well.
Annual Cost Comparison
Trial Director
$995/year
Full courtroom presentation suite
ExhibitPrep
$4.99/session
Or $39.99/mo for unlimited use
Save $900+/year if you only need exhibit stamping
See How Simple Exhibit Stamping Can Be
No training required. Watch how to stamp exhibits in under 30 seconds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Trial Director alternative for exhibit stamping?
ExhibitPrep is the best Trial Director alternative specifically for exhibit stamping. ExhibitPrep costs $4.99 per session vs Trial Director's $995/year and requires no training. If you only need to stamp exhibits, ExhibitPrep saves $900+/year.
Is Trial Director overkill for just stamping exhibits?
Yes, Trial Director is overkill if you only need to stamp exhibits. Trial Director is a comprehensive courtroom presentation system. ExhibitPrep is purpose-built for exhibit stamping at $4.99 per use with no learning curve.
Can ExhibitPrep replace Trial Director?
ExhibitPrep can replace Trial Director for exhibit preparation tasks (stamping, combining PDFs, TOC generation). However, ExhibitPrep does not replace Trial Director's courtroom presentation features. Many firms use both tools for their respective strengths.
Does ExhibitPrep require training?
No, ExhibitPrep requires no training. The interface is intuitive: upload PDFs, select a template, click stamp. It can be used immediately by anyone without prior experience.
When should I use Trial Director vs ExhibitPrep?
Use ExhibitPrep for exhibit preparation: stamping, combining PDFs, generating TOC, creating trial binders. Use Trial Director for courtroom presentation: displaying exhibits to jury, video playback, real-time annotation, multi-monitor management.
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