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Head-to-head · Digital Waiver Software

CleverWaiver vs Smartwaiver

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score CleverWaiver #1 in Digital Waiver Software 9.4/10 Free plan · 15-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 6 features Visit CleverWaiver
Smartwaiver #4 in Digital Waiver Software 9.1/10 15-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Smartwaiver

CleverWaiver leads on 1 check, Smartwaiver on 0, and 5 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 scoreCleverWaiver · 9.4/10
  • Free planonly CleverWaiver
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresSmartwaiver · 5 of 6

CleverWaiver scores higher on our rubric for digital waiver software: 9.4 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.

CleverWaiver offers free plan; Smartwaiver doesn't.

CleverWaiver is the better fit for broad waiver operations on a budget. Smartwaiver is the better fit for established teams needing deep waiver controls.

  • CleverWaiver fits best

    Broad waiver operations on a budget

  • Smartwaiver fits best

    Established teams needing deep waiver controls

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Side by side

Feature CleverWaiver 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Smartwaiver 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.1
Ranking #1 in Digital Waiver Software #4 in Digital Waiver Software
Best for Broad waiver operations on a budget Established teams needing deep waiver controls
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $9.99/mo $194/yr
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 15 days 15 days
Free trial length 15 days 15 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email Email, Phone, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS, 2FA SOC 2, 2FA
Integrations 12 integrations 33+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features CleverWaiver 4/6 · Smartwaiver 5/6
Kiosk mode ✓ ✓
Offline signing ✓ ✓
Guardian signing ✓ ✓
API access Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Automated reminders Not checked yet Not checked yet
Data export ✓ ✓
Specs
Included locations Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan supports fewer than 20 waivers per month
  • Offline kiosk signing works on iOS and Android devices
  • Exports, guardian workflows, and broad third-party integrations
  • Supports web, email, SMS, QR-code, kiosk, and offline signing
  • Includes guardian signing, event tracking, reminders, and waiver expiration
  • Offers REST API, webhooks, exports, and reservation-system integrations
Cons
  • Extra waivers cost 20 cents on paid monthly plans
  • Higher-volume teams need the $499.99 Enterprise plan or customization
  • Refund terms are not consistent across published policy pages
  • There is no free plan; the free trial lasts 15 days
  • Plans cap signed waivers from 100 to 2,500 per month
  • Offline collection requires later synchronization
Our verdict

CleverWaiver is a cloud-based digital waiver platform for businesses that collect liability waivers, release forms, and electronic signatures. It supports custom waiver creation, online signing links, QR-code access, and kiosk collection…

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Smartwaiver is digital waiver software for businesses and organizations that need to create, distribute, sign, store, and manage liability waivers. It supports signing through websites, email, SMS, QR codes, mobile devices, and on-site…

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  1. CleverWaiverDigital Waiver Software 9.4Free plan · 15-day trial
  2. SmartwaiverDigital Waiver Software 9.115-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • CleverWaiver — where it wins

    • Free plan supports fewer than 20 waivers per month
    • Offline kiosk signing works on iOS and Android devices
    • Exports, guardian workflows, and broad third-party integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Extra waivers cost 20 cents on paid monthly plans
    • Higher-volume teams need the $499.99 Enterprise plan or customization
    • Refund terms are not consistent across published policy pages

  • Smartwaiver — where it wins

    • Supports web, email, SMS, QR-code, kiosk, and offline signing
    • Includes guardian signing, event tracking, reminders, and waiver expiration
    • Offers REST API, webhooks, exports, and reservation-system integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan; the free trial lasts 15 days
    • Plans cap signed waivers from 100 to 2,500 per month
    • Offline collection requires later synchronization

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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