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Head-to-head · Permit Software

CivicPlus Permitting vs Clariti Enterprise

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score CivicPlus Permitting #2 in Permit Software 8.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit CivicPlus
Clariti Enterprise #6 in Permit Software 7.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Clariti

CivicPlus Permitting leads on 0 checks, Clariti Enterprise on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCivicPlus Permitting · 8.2/10
  • Most featuresCivicPlus Permitting · 3 of 3

CivicPlus Permitting scores higher on our rubric for permit software: 8.2 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

CivicPlus Permitting is the better fit for local governments managing building permits. Clariti Enterprise is the better fit for enterprise teams with complex review workflows.

  • CivicPlus Permitting fits best

    Local governments managing building permits

  • Clariti Enterprise fits best

    Enterprise teams with complex review workflows

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Side by side

Feature CivicPlus Permitting 8.2/10 Visit ↗ Clariti Enterprise 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.2 7.9
Ranking #2 in Permit Software #6 in Permit Software
Best for Local governments managing building permits Enterprise teams with complex review workflows
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Integrations 2 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Enterprise
Features CivicPlus Permitting 3/3 · Clariti Enterprise 2/3
Online applications ✓ ✓
Online fee payments ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Applicant portal ✓ ✓
Specs
Permit types Building Not checked yet
User limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile access Browser Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Residents and contractors can apply, pay, and track permit status online.
  • Configurable workflows connect reviews, approvals, and permit communications.
  • Inspectors can record photos, code citations, and checklists in the field.
  • Applicant portal supports submissions, tracking, and status updates
  • Drag-and-drop automation covers tasks, scheduling, and notifications
  • Offline mobile inspections plus planning, zoning, and financial workflows
Cons
  • Its documented permit scope is focused on building permits.
  • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than selecting a published plan.
  • The inspector mobile app is distinct from the public application portal.
  • Quote-based pricing requires a sales conversation
  • Enterprise focus may exceed smaller departments’ needs
  • Cloud deployment and responsive web access limit deployment choices
Our verdict

CivicPlus Permitting is a module in CivicPlus Community Development, a software suite for local government departments. It is designed for governments managing building permits, with residents and contractors submitting applications…

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Clariti Enterprise is a cloud community-development platform for large city and county governments managing permitting, licensing, inspections, code enforcement, planning, zoning, and related financial work. Applicants can submit requests…

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  1. CivicPlus PermittingPermit Software 8.2Pricing on request
  2. Clariti EnterprisePermit Software 7.9Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • CivicPlus Permitting — where it wins

    • Residents and contractors can apply, pay, and track permit status online.
    • Configurable workflows connect reviews, approvals, and permit communications.
    • Inspectors can record photos, code citations, and checklists in the field.

    Where it doesn't

    • Its documented permit scope is focused on building permits.
    • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than selecting a published plan.
    • The inspector mobile app is distinct from the public application portal.

  • Clariti Enterprise — where it wins

    • Applicant portal supports submissions, tracking, and status updates
    • Drag-and-drop automation covers tasks, scheduling, and notifications
    • Offline mobile inspections plus planning, zoning, and financial workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Quote-based pricing requires a sales conversation
    • Enterprise focus may exceed smaller departments’ needs
    • Cloud deployment and responsive web access limit deployment choices
  • CivicPlus Permitting8.2/10 · Pricing on request

    A building-permit system that connects public applications with staff workflows and field inspections.

    Visit CivicPlusFull verdict →
  • Clariti Enterprise7.9/10 · Pricing on request

    Enterprise permitting workflows with configurable automation, planning tools, and offline inspections.

    Visit ClaritiFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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