Government · head to head
Clariti vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Clariti
Government
Permitting, licensing and land management for local government, built natively on Salesforce
- From
- On request
- Free plan
- No
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Cybersecurity
Enterprise endpoint security built into Microsoft 365
- From
- On request
- Free plan
- No
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Clariti salesforce platform licences sit underneath the subscription and are not always visible in the initial quote, so the fully loaded cost can be materially higher than the comparison against Accela or Tyler suggests.; Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales
- They diverge on capability: Clariti covers Permitting workflows, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Clariti and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint actually diverge.
| Attribute | Clariti | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Category | Government | Cybersecurity |
| Founded | Unknown | 1975 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (quote), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Clariti
- Permitting workflows
- Business licensing
- Inspections
- Code enforcement
- Public portal
- Salesforce platform tooling
Only in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Threat & vulnerability management
- Attack surface reduction
- Next-gen protection
- EDR
- Auto investigation
- Microsoft Threat Experts
- Threat analytics
- Secure score
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Clariti
- A city already standardised on Salesforce that wants permitting inside the same platformnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- An agency replacing a legacy permitting system whose vendor was acquired and whose roadmap stallednot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- A county needing configurable workflows across permits, licensing and code enforcementnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- An IT department that wants to configure and report on its own permitting workflows without vendor ticketsnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Enterprise endpoint security across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS via Plans 1 or 2not Clariti
- Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot Clariti
- Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not Clariti
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Clariti
- Salesforce platform licences sit underneath the subscription and are not always visible in the initial quote, so the fully loaded cost can be materially higher than the comparison against Accela or Tyler suggests.
- Building on Salesforce means the agency inherits Salesforce release cycles and pricing changes, neither of which Clariti controls.
- It has far less accumulated edge case handling than the incumbents, so unusual fee schedules, historic district rules or state mandated reporting can become configuration projects.
- Professional services dominate the first year cost, as with every permitting implementation, and agencies that budget only for licence are the ones whose projects stall.
- The install base is smaller than Accela or Tyler, so there are fewer peer agencies to call for reference and fewer trained implementation consultants in the market.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales
- Defender for Endpoint Plan 1 and Plan 2 do not include server licenses; additional licensing required for server protection
- Specific feature differences between Plan 1 and Plan 2 require consulting Microsoft documentation
Pricing, plan by plan
Clariti
On request- Clariti$undefined/year
- Quoted by agency size and module scope
- Salesforce platform licences are a separate cost underneath the subscription
- Implementation and configuration services typically exceed first year licence cost
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Clariti if
- You need permitting workflows.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want business licensing.
Choose Microsoft Defender for Endpoint if
- You need threat & vulnerability management.
- You work on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
- You also want attack surface reduction.
Questions people ask
- Is Clariti or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint better?
- Neither clearly leads. Clariti starts at On request and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Clariti or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?
- Clariti starts at On request and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint at On request.
- Does Clariti or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint run on more platforms?
- Clariti runs on Web, iOS, Android. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
- What is Clariti best used for?
- Clariti is most often used for a city already standardised on salesforce that wants permitting inside the same platform, an agency replacing a legacy permitting system whose vendor was acquired and whose roadmap stalled, a county needing configurable workflows across permits, licensing and code enforcement, an it department that wants to configure and report on its own permitting workflows without vendor tickets. Of those, a city already standardised on salesforce that wants permitting inside the same platform and an agency replacing a legacy permitting system whose vendor was acquired and whose roadmap stalled are not what Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is typically brought in for.
- What can Clariti do that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint cannot?
- Clariti covers Permitting workflows, Business licensing, Inspections, Code enforcement. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Clariti: Do we need Salesforce licences as well?
Yes. Clariti runs on the Salesforce platform, and those licences are a separate line item. Insist on a fully loaded quote.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint: How is Microsoft Defender for Endpoint priced?
Defender for Endpoint is bundled into Microsoft 365 enterprise subscriptions. Plan 1 is included in Microsoft 365 E3, and Plan 2 is included in Microsoft 365 E5. Individual pricing is not published separately.
SourceClariti: How does it compare with Accela?
Accela has far deeper accumulated handling of edge cases. Clariti offers a more modern and configurable platform, at the price of Salesforce underneath.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint: Does Microsoft Defender for Endpoint offer a trial?
Yes. A free trial is available for prospective customers to test the product before committing to a subscription.
SourceClariti: Can we see what other agencies paid?
Yes. Permitting contracts are public records and award notices routinely list implementation and annual subscription values.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint: What is the difference between Plan 1 and Plan 2?
Plan 1 (in E3) includes unified security tools, device controls, network protection, firewall, web/URL controls, APIs, SIEM connectors, and app controls. Plan 2 (in E5) adds endpoint detection and response, deception techniques, automatic attack disruption, exposure management, and threat intelligence.
SourceClariti: Is it suitable for a small town?
Usually not. The platform cost and implementation effort suit mid sized and larger agencies.
Related pages
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