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Head-to-head · Government Permit Software

Clariti Enterprise vs iMS Community Development

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Clariti Enterprise #1 in Government Permit Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 3 features Contact Clariti
iMS Community Development #2 in Government Permit Software 8.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 3 features Request a demo

Clariti Enterprise leads on 0 checks, iMS Community Development 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 scoreClariti Enterprise · 8.6/10
  • Most featuresiMS Community Development · 3 of 3

Clariti Enterprise scores higher on our rubric for government permit software: 8.6 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

Clariti Enterprise is the better fit for large agencies managing complex permitting workflows. iMS Community Development is the better fit for mid-size and large permit-processing teams.

  • Clariti Enterprise fits best

    Large agencies managing complex permitting workflows

  • iMS Community Development fits best

    Mid-size and large permit-processing teams

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Side by side

Feature Clariti Enterprise 8.6/10 Visit ↗ iMS Community Development 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.4
Ranking #1 in Government Permit Software #2 in Government Permit Software
Best for Large agencies managing complex permitting workflows Mid-size and large permit-processing teams
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 Phone, Email
Integrations 6 integrations 10 integrations
Built for Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Clariti Enterprise 0/3 · iMS Community Development 3/3
Applicant portal Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Online payments Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Inspection scheduling Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Permit categories Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile access Not checked yet Web
Documented integrations Not checked yet Avolve, VuSpex, SolarAPP+, Esri ArcGIS, Cardknox, BridgePay, PayTrace, CORE, U.S. Bank, Paymentus
Our review
Pros
  • Applicant portal supports submissions, application management, and status updates
  • Configurable workflows automate tasks, scheduling, and notifications
  • Combines mobile inspections, planning and zoning, GIS, and financial workflows
  • Supports online permit applications, document uploads, fee payments, and status checks
  • Routes reviews and inspections with configurable workflows, checklists, and audit trails
  • Connects with mapping, plan-review, and payment providers
Cons
  • Quote-based pricing depends on user count and use-case complexity
  • Enterprise focus may not suit smaller agencies
  • Phone is the listed support channel
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Available platform coverage is web only
  • Its broad community-development suite may exceed teams seeking permit-only software
Our verdict

Clariti Enterprise brings permitting, licensing, and related community-development work into a cloud platform aimed at large city and county governments. It covers online applications and applicant self-service alongside staff workflows…

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iMS Community Development brings permitting together with licensing, planning and zoning, inspections, code enforcement, and reporting for local and state government agencies. Applicants can submit permit applications and documents online,…

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  1. Clariti EnterpriseGovernment Permit Software 8.6Pricing on request
  2. iMS Community DevelopmentGovernment Permit Software 8.4Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Clariti Enterprise — where it wins

    • Applicant portal supports submissions, application management, and status updates
    • Configurable workflows automate tasks, scheduling, and notifications
    • Combines mobile inspections, planning and zoning, GIS, and financial workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Quote-based pricing depends on user count and use-case complexity
    • Enterprise focus may not suit smaller agencies
    • Phone is the listed support channel

  • iMS Community Development — where it wins

    • Supports online permit applications, document uploads, fee payments, and status checks
    • Routes reviews and inspections with configurable workflows, checklists, and audit trails
    • Connects with mapping, plan-review, and payment providers

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • Available platform coverage is web only
    • Its broad community-development suite may exceed teams seeking permit-only software
  • Clariti Enterprise8.6/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad permitting and community-development platform for agencies with complex workflows.

    Contact ClaritiFull verdict →
  • iMS Community Development8.4/10 · Pricing on request

    A permit-focused government platform with online applications, reviews, payments, and inspections.

    Request a demoFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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