CleverWaiver vs WaiverFile

CleverWaiver9.4Visit WaiverFile9.0Visit

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

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WaiverFile #5 in Digital Waiver Software 9.0/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit WaiverFile

• CleverWaiver fits best

  Broad waiver operations on a budget

• WaiverFile fits best

  Businesses needing booking and reminder workflows

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Side by side

Feature	CleverWaiver 9.4/10 Visit ↗	WaiverFile 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	9.0
Ranking	#1 in Digital Waiver Software	#5 in Digital Waiver Software
Best for	Broad waiver operations on a budget	Businesses needing booking and reminder workflows
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$9.99/mo	—
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	15 days	30 days
Free trial length	15 days	30 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email	Email, Phone
Compliance	SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS, 2FA	GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML
Integrations	12 integrations	7 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market
Features CleverWaiver 4/6 · WaiverFile 6/6
Kiosk mode	✓	✓
Offline signing	✓	✓
Guardian signing	✓	✓
API access	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Automated reminders	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
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	Offline kiosk signing with later cloud synchronization Booking, payment requirements, reminders, and QR-code check-in Exports and integrations across CRM, marketing, and automation tools
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	No free plan Booking uses a 6% fee rounded up Plan differences beyond storage and contract terms are limited
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… Read the review →	WaiverFile is an online waiver and booking platform for activity venues and other businesses that collect participant releases. It supports custom electronic waiver forms, participant fields, web, tablet, and mobile signing, plus kiosk… Read the review →

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

• WaiverFile — where it wins

  • Offline kiosk signing with later cloud synchronization
  • Booking, payment requirements, reminders, and QR-code check-in
  • Exports and integrations across CRM, marketing, and automation tools

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan
  • Booking uses a 6% fee rounded up
  • Plan differences beyond storage and contract terms are limited

• CleverWaiver9.4/10 · Free plan · 15-day trial

  Flexible waiver collection across web, iOS, and Android, with a free entry plan.

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• WaiverFile9.0/10 · 30-day trial

  A broad waiver and booking platform for businesses managing participant workflows.

  Visit WaiverFileFull verdict →