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Head-to-head · HIPAA Compliance Software

HIPAAwise vs Clearwater HIPAA Compliance

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score HIPAAwise #5 in HIPAA Compliance Software 7.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit HIPAAwise
Clearwater HIPAA Compliance #6 in HIPAA Compliance Software 7.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Clearwater

HIPAAwise leads on 0 checks, Clearwater HIPAA Compliance on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreHIPAAwise · 7.6/10
  • Most featuresHIPAAwise · 5 of 5

HIPAAwise scores higher on our rubric for hipaa compliance software: 7.6 against 7.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.

HIPAAwise is the better fit for small teams wanting audit-ready HIPAA records. Clearwater HIPAA Compliance is the better fit for mid-market and enterprise risk assessment programs.

  • HIPAAwise fits best

    Small teams wanting audit-ready HIPAA records

  • Clearwater HIPAA Compliance fits best

    Mid-market and enterprise risk assessment programs

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Side by side

Feature HIPAAwise 7.6/10 Visit ↗ Clearwater HIPAA Compliance 7.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.6 7.5
Ranking #5 in HIPAA Compliance Software #6 in HIPAA Compliance Software
Best for Small teams wanting audit-ready HIPAA records Mid-market and enterprise risk assessment programs
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Built for Small business, Mid-market Mid-market, Enterprise
Features HIPAAwise 5/5 · Clearwater HIPAA Compliance 4/5
Risk analysis ✓ ✓
Policy management ✓ ✓
Workforce training ✓ ✓
BAA management ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Audit evidence ✓ ✓
Specs
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Our review
Pros
  • Combines risk assessment tools with attachable results for audit access.
  • Manages BAAs with automatic e-signing and supports policies and procedures.
  • Logs awareness quiz results and supports audit-ready OCR reports.
  • Analyzes ePHI systems and medical devices across the enterprise
  • Tracks compliance gaps, remediation, and assessment evidence
  • Supports HIPAA Security Rule, Privacy, and Breach Notification assessments
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales.
  • The platform is web-based and deployed in the cloud.
  • Awareness training is described for up to 500 employees.
  • Pricing is available by contacting sales
  • Software is presented alongside expert consulting and services
  • Workforce training and policy templates are not established as software features
Our verdict

HIPAAwise is a cloud-based HIPAA compliance platform presented for post-acute care organizations. Its listed tools cover risk assessment and management, policies and procedures, business associate agreements, and employee security…

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Clearwater HIPAA Compliance is the IRM|Pro suite for healthcare compliance and cyber risk management. Its intended users include providers, payers, business associates, and other healthcare organizations running risk assessment programs…

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  1. HIPAAwiseHIPAA Compliance Software 7.6Pricing on request
  2. Clearwater HIPAA ComplianceHIPAA Compliance Software 7.5Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • HIPAAwise — where it wins

    • Combines risk assessment tools with attachable results for audit access.
    • Manages BAAs with automatic e-signing and supports policies and procedures.
    • Logs awareness quiz results and supports audit-ready OCR reports.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales.
    • The platform is web-based and deployed in the cloud.
    • Awareness training is described for up to 500 employees.

  • Clearwater HIPAA Compliance — where it wins

    • Analyzes ePHI systems and medical devices across the enterprise
    • Tracks compliance gaps, remediation, and assessment evidence
    • Supports HIPAA Security Rule, Privacy, and Breach Notification assessments

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is available by contacting sales
    • Software is presented alongside expert consulting and services
    • Workforce training and policy templates are not established as software features
  • HIPAAwise7.6/10 · Pricing on request

    A focused HIPAA compliance platform with assessments, BAAs, training, and audit records.

    Visit HIPAAwiseFull verdict →
  • Clearwater HIPAA Compliance7.5/10 · Pricing on request

    A focused platform for healthcare risk analysis, HIPAA assessments, remediation, and evidence.

    Visit ClearwaterFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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