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Head-to-head · License and Permit Management

Trimble Unity Permit vs ClearForms

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 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
ClearForms #8 in License and Permit Management 7.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit ClearForms

Trimble Unity Permit leads on 0 checks, ClearForms 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 scoreTrimble Unity Permit · 9.2/10

Trimble Unity Permit scores higher on our rubric for license and permit management: 9.2 against 7.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

Trimble Unity Permit is the better fit for local governments managing permits and licenses end to end. ClearForms is the better fit for local-government teams prioritizing forms and renewals.

  • Trimble Unity Permit fits best

    Local governments managing permits and licenses end to end

  • ClearForms fits best

    Local-government teams prioritizing forms and renewals

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Side by side

Feature Trimble Unity Permit 9.2/10 Visit ↗ ClearForms 7.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 7.2
Ranking #1 in License and Permit Management #8 in License and Permit Management
Best for Local governments managing permits and licenses end to end Local-government teams prioritizing forms and renewals
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Docs Email, Live chat, Docs
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Trimble Unity Permit 5/5 · ClearForms 5/5
Online applications ✓ ✓
Workflow configuration ✓ ✓
Renewal management ✓ ✓
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.
  • Configurable forms support logic, formulas, and file uploads.
  • Routes applications through reviews, approvals, and assignments.
  • Supports payments, digital signatures, and renewal reminders.
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.
  • Subscription pricing requires contacting the vendor.
  • The listed platform is web, delivered through responsive web access.
  • Its stated focus is permitting and licensing for local governments.
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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ClearForms helps local governments move permitting, licensing, and other agency workflows from paper or PDF processes to online applications. Applicants submit and monitor requests through a public portal, while administrators manage…

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  1. Trimble Unity PermitLicense and Permit Management 9.2Pricing on request
  2. ClearFormsLicense and Permit Management 7.2Pricing 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.

  • ClearForms — where it wins

    • Configurable forms support logic, formulas, and file uploads.
    • Routes applications through reviews, approvals, and assignments.
    • Supports payments, digital signatures, and renewal reminders.

    Where it doesn't

    • Subscription pricing requires contacting the vendor.
    • The listed platform is web, delivered through responsive web access.
    • Its stated focus is permitting and licensing for local governments.
  • 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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  • ClearForms7.2/10 · Pricing on request

    Configurable forms, routing, payments, signatures, and renewals for agency workflows.

    Visit ClearFormsFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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