Private In-Browser Alternative to Adobe Acrobat
PDF Vault is a fast, private in-browser alternative to Adobe Acrobat Pro, giving you Bates stamping, true redaction, OCR, and digital signing without expensive recurring subscriptions or bloat.
Adobe Acrobat Pro is the industry standard, but it has become heavy, resource-intensive, and expensive ($240+/year per user). Furthermore, recent Adobe updates automatically connect to cloud storage and AI feature prompts that concern privacy-conscious firms.
PDF Vault delivers the essential professional PDF workflow — Bates numbering, metadata sanitization, true permanent redaction, OCR, and signatures — in a lightweight browser app.
No giant desktop installer, no background update daemons, and 100% offline document privacy.
Professional Features Without the Enterprise Bloat
Get the legal and professional tools you actually use without paying for dozens of enterprise cloud features you don't need.
- Bates Stamping. Fast, custom sequential numbering with matter prefixes for litigation discovery.
- True Redaction. Page flattening and complete text removal satisfying court e-filing rules.
- Lightweight & Fast. Loads instantly in any browser without consuming gigabytes of RAM or disk space.
- Fraction of the Cost. Unlimited Pro access for just $10/mo billed annually, with free tier forever.
The tools this team uses most
Frequently asked questions
Can PDF Vault replace Adobe Acrobat for legal document preparation?
Yes. For Bates stamping, true redaction, merging discovery exhibits, stripping metadata, and signing, PDF Vault provides a faster and more private solution than Acrobat.
Do I need to install any software to use PDF Vault?
No. PDF Vault opens immediately in your web browser. You can also optionally install it as a lightweight Progressive Web App (PWA) with one click.