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Head-to-head · HR Policy Management Software

ClearPolicy vs Firmis

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score ClearPolicy #2 in HR Policy Management Software 9.2/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit ClearPolicy
Firmis #4 in HR Policy Management Software 8.8/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Firmis

ClearPolicy leads on 0 checks, Firmis on 1, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreClearPolicy · 9.2/10
  • Free planonly Firmis
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresClearPolicy · 6 of 6

ClearPolicy scores higher on our rubric for hr policy management software: 9.2 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

Firmis offers free plan; ClearPolicy doesn't.

ClearPolicy is the better fit for teams needing broad integrations and audit detail. Firmis is the better fit for small teams wanting free policy attestations.

  • ClearPolicy fits best

    Teams needing broad integrations and audit detail

  • Firmis fits best

    Small teams wanting free policy attestations

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Side by side

Feature ClearPolicy 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Firmis 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.8
Ranking #2 in HR Policy Management Software #4 in HR Policy Management Software
Best for Teams needing broad integrations and audit detail Small teams wanting free policy attestations
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $29/mo —
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 30 days 30 days
Free trial length 30 days · no card needed 30 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Live chat, Docs Email, Docs
Integrations 11 integrations 2 integrations
Built for Small business Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ClearPolicy 6/6 · Firmis 5/6
Policy templates ✓ ✓
Policy acknowledgments ✓ ✓
Version history ✓ ✓
Automated reminders ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Single sign-on ✓ ✓
HRIS integrations ✓ ✓
Specs
Employee limit Not checked yet 50 employees
Our review
Pros
  • Unlimited people, documents, and team members on the $29 monthly plan
  • Detailed audit trails include timestamps, IP addresses, devices, and revisions
  • Recipients can sign without accounts, with reminders and recurring re-attestation
  • Free plan includes policy attestations and signatures
  • Tamper-proof audit trails support documented compliance evidence
  • BambooHR sync, Slack notifications, API access, and SSO
Cons
  • The offering centers on a single listed paid plan
  • Its documented platforms are web and API rather than native apps
  • Its focus is policy compliance rather than broader HR administration
  • Starter is limited to 5 policies and 10 team members
  • SSO and custom workflows are reserved for Scale
  • Web-only access may not suit teams needing native apps
Our verdict

ClearPolicy is web-based policy acknowledgment software for small businesses, HR teams, healthcare providers, nonprofits, churches, and other organizations. Administrators can create policies in a built-in editor or import PDF and Word…

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Firmis is a web-based policy governance and compliance platform for organizations that need controlled documentation and audit evidence. It supports policy creation, uploads, version history, PDF export, employee attestations, signatures,…

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  1. ClearPolicyHR Policy Management Software 9.230-day trial
  2. FirmisHR Policy Management Software 8.8Free plan · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ClearPolicy — where it wins

    • Unlimited people, documents, and team members on the $29 monthly plan
    • Detailed audit trails include timestamps, IP addresses, devices, and revisions
    • Recipients can sign without accounts, with reminders and recurring re-attestation

    Where it doesn't

    • The offering centers on a single listed paid plan
    • Its documented platforms are web and API rather than native apps
    • Its focus is policy compliance rather than broader HR administration
  • Firmis — where it wins

    • Free plan includes policy attestations and signatures
    • Tamper-proof audit trails support documented compliance evidence
    • BambooHR sync, Slack notifications, API access, and SSO

    Where it doesn't

    • Starter is limited to 5 policies and 10 team members
    • SSO and custom workflows are reserved for Scale
    • Web-only access may not suit teams needing native apps
  • ClearPolicy9.2/10 · 30-day trial

    A $29 monthly policy tool for acknowledgments, reminders, integrations, and audit reporting.

    Visit ClearPolicyFull verdict →
  • Firmis8.8/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A focused policy-management workspace with free attestations and structured compliance controls.

    Visit FirmisFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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