Head-to-head · License and Permit Management
Clariti Enterprise vs Civic Review
Clariti Enterprise leads on 0 checks, Civic Review on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreClariti Enterprise · 7.6/10
- Most featuresCivic Review · 5 of 5
Clariti Enterprise scores higher on our rubric for license and permit management: 7.6 against 7.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.
Clariti Enterprise is the better fit for enterprise permitting teams with GIS and plan review needs. Civic Review is the better fit for teams needing permitting, inspections, and plan review.
- Clariti Enterprise fits best
Enterprise permitting teams with GIS and plan review needs
- Civic Review fits best
Teams needing permitting, inspections, and plan review
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Side by side
| Feature | Clariti Enterprise 7.6/10 Visit ↗ | Civic Review 7.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.6 | 7.4 |
| Ranking | #6 in License and Permit Management | #7 in License and Permit Management |
| Best for | Enterprise permitting teams with GIS and plan review needs | Teams needing permitting, inspections, and plan review |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | $6,000/yr |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Phone | Live chat, Email, Phone |
| Built for | Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Clariti Enterprise 4/5 · Civic Review 5/5 | ||
| Online applications | ✓ | ✓ |
| Workflow configuration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Renewal management | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Public portal | ✓ | ✓ |
| Online payments | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Mobile access | Responsive_web | Responsive_web |
| Our review | ||
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| Our verdict | Clariti Enterprise is a cloud community-development platform for large city and county governments managing permitting, licensing, inspections, code enforcement, and planning workflows. Applicants can submit requests and track status… Read the review → |
Civic Review is a web-based permitting and licensing platform for municipalities handling building permits, business licenses, planning and zoning, and related processes. Staff can create customizable application forms, configure review… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Clariti Enterprise — where it wins
- Applicant portal supports submissions, status updates, and self-service.
- Offline-capable mobile inspections and configurable workflow automation.
- Connects GIS, plan-review, and payment tools with financial workflows.
Where it doesn't
- Quote-based pricing requires a sales conversation.
- Broad planning, permitting, and financial scope may exceed simpler teams’ needs.
- No dedicated native mobile app is specified; mobile access is responsive web.
Civic Review — where it wins
- Configurable forms and approval workflows support varied municipal processes.
- Applicant portal combines status updates, messaging, payments, and plan review.
- Offline inspection tracking supports field work when connectivity is limited.
Where it doesn't
- Annual subscription starts at $6,000, based on yearly submissions.
- Setup and inspection mobile app fees add to the subscription cost.
- Support channels are available, but 24/7 support is not offered.
- Clariti Enterprise7.6/10 · Pricing on request
A broad permitting and planning suite for governments with complex review workflows.
Visit ClaritiFull verdict → - Civic Review7.4/10 · Paid
A configurable municipal permitting suite covering applications, reviews, renewals, payments, and inspections.
Visit Civic ReviewFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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