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Head-to-head · License and Permit Management

Clariti Enterprise vs ClearForms

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Clariti Enterprise #6 in License and Permit Management 7.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Clariti
ClearForms #8 in License and Permit Management 7.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit ClearForms

Clariti Enterprise leads on 0 checks, ClearForms 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 featuresClearForms · 5 of 5

Clariti Enterprise scores higher on our rubric for license and permit management: 7.6 against 7.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

Clariti Enterprise is the better fit for enterprise permitting teams with GIS and plan review needs. ClearForms is the better fit for local-government teams prioritizing forms and renewals.

  • Clariti Enterprise fits best

    Enterprise permitting teams with GIS and plan review needs

  • ClearForms fits best

    Local-government teams prioritizing forms and renewals

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Side by side

Feature Clariti Enterprise 7.6/10 Visit ↗ ClearForms 7.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.6 7.2
Ranking #6 in License and Permit Management #8 in License and Permit Management
Best for Enterprise permitting teams with GIS and plan review needs Local-government teams prioritizing forms and renewals
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Phone Email, Live chat, Docs
Built for Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Clariti Enterprise 4/5 · ClearForms 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
Pros
  • 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.
  • Configurable forms support logic, formulas, and file uploads.
  • Routes applications through reviews, approvals, and assignments.
  • Supports payments, digital signatures, and renewal reminders.
Cons
  • 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.
  • Subscription pricing requires contacting the vendor.
  • The listed platform is web, delivered through responsive web access.
  • Its stated focus is permitting and licensing for local governments.
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…

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ClearForms helps local governments move permitting, licensing, and other agency workflows from paper or PDF processes to online applications. Applicants submit and monitor requests through a public portal, while administrators manage…

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  1. Clariti EnterpriseLicense and Permit Management 7.6Pricing on request
  2. ClearFormsLicense and Permit Management 7.2Pricing on request

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.

  • ClearForms — where it wins

    • Configurable forms support logic, formulas, and file uploads.
    • Routes applications through reviews, approvals, and assignments.
    • Supports payments, digital signatures, and renewal reminders.

    Where it doesn't

    • Subscription pricing requires contacting the vendor.
    • The listed platform is web, delivered through responsive web access.
    • Its stated focus is permitting and licensing for local governments.
  • Clariti Enterprise7.6/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad permitting and planning suite for governments with complex review workflows.

    Visit ClaritiFull verdict →
  • ClearForms7.2/10 · Pricing on request

    Configurable forms, routing, payments, signatures, and renewals for agency workflows.

    Visit ClearFormsFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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