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Head-to-head · License and Permit Management

Trimble Unity Permit vs Clariti Enterprise

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Trimble Unity Permit #1 in License and Permit Management 9.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Trimble
Clariti Enterprise #6 in License and Permit Management 7.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Clariti

Trimble Unity Permit leads on 0 checks, Clariti Enterprise on 0, and 6 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 scoreTrimble Unity Permit · 9.2/10
  • Most featuresTrimble Unity Permit · 5 of 5

Trimble Unity Permit scores higher on our rubric for license and permit management: 9.2 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

Trimble Unity Permit is the better fit for local governments managing permits and licenses end to end. Clariti Enterprise is the better fit for enterprise permitting teams with GIS and plan review needs.

  • Trimble Unity Permit fits best

    Local governments managing permits and licenses end to end

  • Clariti Enterprise fits best

    Enterprise permitting teams with GIS and plan review needs

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Side by side

Feature Trimble Unity Permit 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Clariti Enterprise 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 7.6
Ranking #1 in License and Permit Management #6 in License and Permit Management
Best for Local governments managing permits and licenses end to end Enterprise permitting teams with GIS and plan review needs
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Docs Phone
Integrations 1 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Enterprise
Features Trimble Unity Permit 5/5 · Clariti Enterprise 4/5
Online applications ✓ ✓
Workflow configuration ✓ ✓
Renewal management ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Public portal ✓ ✓
Online payments ✓ ✓
Specs
Mobile access Responsive_web Responsive_web
Our review
Pros
  • Residents can submit and track applications through a Public Access portal.
  • Configurable templates, checklists and workflows support case management.
  • GIS maps, ArcGIS integration and field support connect office and inspections.
  • Applicant portal supports submissions, status updates, and self-service.
  • Offline-capable mobile inspections and configurable workflow automation.
  • Connects GIS, plan-review, and payment tools with financial workflows.
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting Trimble for a custom bundle.
  • The listed platform is web-based, with field support through a separate suite product.
  • Support channels list documentation only.
  • Quote-based pricing requires a sales conversation.
  • Broad planning, permitting, and financial scope may exceed simpler teams’ needs.
  • No dedicated native mobile app is specified; mobile access is responsive web.
Our verdict

Trimble Unity Permit brings permitting, licensing and land-management workflows together for public agencies and utilities. Residents and contractors can use its Public Access portal to submit and track permit or license applications,…

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Clariti Enterprise is a cloud community-development platform for large city and county governments managing permitting, licensing, inspections, code enforcement, and planning workflows. Applicants can submit requests and track status…

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  1. Trimble Unity PermitLicense and Permit Management 9.2Pricing on request
  2. Clariti EnterpriseLicense and Permit Management 7.6Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Trimble Unity Permit — where it wins

    • Residents can submit and track applications through a Public Access portal.
    • Configurable templates, checklists and workflows support case management.
    • GIS maps, ArcGIS integration and field support connect office and inspections.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting Trimble for a custom bundle.
    • The listed platform is web-based, with field support through a separate suite product.
    • Support channels list documentation only.

  • Clariti Enterprise — where it wins

    • Applicant portal supports submissions, status updates, and self-service.
    • Offline-capable mobile inspections and configurable workflow automation.
    • Connects GIS, plan-review, and payment tools with financial workflows.

    Where it doesn't

    • Quote-based pricing requires a sales conversation.
    • Broad planning, permitting, and financial scope may exceed simpler teams’ needs.
    • No dedicated native mobile app is specified; mobile access is responsive web.
  • Trimble Unity Permit9.2/10 · Pricing on request

    End-to-end permitting and licensing for agencies that need public access, workflows and GIS.

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  • Clariti Enterprise7.6/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad permitting and planning suite for governments with complex review workflows.

    Visit ClaritiFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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