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Head-to-head · Janitorial Software

Swept vs Clean Smarts

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Swept #3 in Janitorial Software 7.9/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 6 features Visit Swept
Clean Smarts #5 in Janitorial Software 7.7/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 6 features Visit Clean Smarts

Swept leads on 1 check, Clean Smarts on 0, and 3 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 scoreSwept · 7.9/10
  • Lowest starting priceSwept · $30/mo
  • Free trialonly Clean Smarts

Swept scores higher on our rubric for janitorial software: 7.9 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

Swept is cheaper to start at $30/user/mo against $100/user/mo.

Swept is the better fit for commercial cleaning teams managing recurring work. Clean Smarts is the better fit for cleaning companies needing inspections and quality control.

  • Swept fits best

    Commercial cleaning teams managing recurring work

  • Clean Smarts fits best

    Cleaning companies needing inspections and quality control

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Side by side

Feature Swept 7.9/10 Visit ↗ Clean Smarts 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.7
Ranking #3 in Janitorial Software #5 in Janitorial Software
Best for Commercial cleaning teams managing recurring work Cleaning companies needing inspections and quality control
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $30/mo (best) $100/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs Email, Phone, Docs
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Swept 2/6 · Clean Smarts 2/6
Mobile app Not checked yet Not checked yet
Recurring job scheduling ✓ ✓
Quality inspections Not checked yet Not checked yet
Employee time tracking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Client portal ✓ ✓
Work order management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Schedules recurring shifts and tracks time through mobile clock-in/out.
  • Adds inspections, customizable checklists, and GPS geofencing on Optimize.
  • Scale includes a client portal, supply requests, and profitability reporting.
  • Location-based time tracking supports cleaner check-ins.
  • Inspections, scoring, and quality reports support quality control.
  • Customer portal covers work, issues, messaging, and supply requests.
Cons
  • There is no free plan; paid plans start at $30 per month.
  • All plans start at 15 locations, which may not suit smaller operators.
  • Client portal and profitability reporting require the $225-per-month Scale plan.
  • No free plan; access is subscription-based.
  • Foundation and Expert list the same core highlights.
  • Annual rates require annual billing commitment.
Our verdict

Swept is operational software for commercial cleaning and janitorial businesses, built to coordinate recurring shifts, cleaner time tracking, location instructions, and back-office reporting. Its web application and iOS and Android apps…

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Clean Smarts is cloud-based janitorial software for commercial cleaning companies that need coordinated field operations and customer visibility. Administrators work through a web portal, while cleaners and supervisors use mobile apps on…

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  1. SweptJanitorial Software 7.9Paid
  2. Clean SmartsJanitorial Software 7.714-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Swept — where it wins

    • Schedules recurring shifts and tracks time through mobile clock-in/out.
    • Adds inspections, customizable checklists, and GPS geofencing on Optimize.
    • Scale includes a client portal, supply requests, and profitability reporting.

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan; paid plans start at $30 per month.
    • All plans start at 15 locations, which may not suit smaller operators.
    • Client portal and profitability reporting require the $225-per-month Scale plan.

  • Clean Smarts — where it wins

    • Location-based time tracking supports cleaner check-ins.
    • Inspections, scoring, and quality reports support quality control.
    • Customer portal covers work, issues, messaging, and supply requests.

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; access is subscription-based.
    • Foundation and Expert list the same core highlights.
    • Annual rates require annual billing commitment.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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