Government · head to head
Clariti vs Microsoft Intune

Clariti
Government
Permitting, licensing and land management for local government, built natively on Salesforce
- From
- On request
- Free plan
- No

Microsoft Intune
Cybersecurity
Manage and protect cloud-connected endpoints across device platforms, apps and operating systems
- From
- $8/month
- 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 Intune individual add-ons at $2-5/user/month can become expensive when deploying multiple modules
- Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Clariti and Microsoft Intune actually diverge.
| Attribute | Clariti | Microsoft Intune |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | $8/month |
| Pricing model | quote | subscription |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Category | Government | Cybersecurity |
Identical on both: 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 Intune
Nothing recorded that Clariti does not also cover.
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 Intune
- An agency replacing a legacy permitting system whose vendor was acquired and whose roadmap stallednot Microsoft Intune
- A county needing configurable workflows across permits, licensing and code enforcementnot Microsoft Intune
- An IT department that wants to configure and report on its own permitting workflows without vendor ticketsnot Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Intune
- Mobile device and endpoint managementnot Clariti
- Enterprise device compliancenot Clariti
- Privilege access managementnot Clariti
- Remote device supportnot 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 Intune
- Individual add-ons at $2-5/user/month can become expensive when deploying multiple modules
- Full Intune Suite at $10/user/month becomes better value when deploying two or more modules
Pricing, plan by plan
Clariti
On request- Clariti$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 Intune
$8/month- Microsoft Intune Plan 1$8/month
- Device management
- Mobile device management
- Basic compliance policies
- Intune Suite (Full)$10/month
- Endpoint Privilege Management
- Enterprise Application Management
- Advanced Analytics
- Intune Suite Add-on: Remote Help$2/month
- Remote device support
- Intune Suite Add-on: Endpoint Privilege Management$2/month
- Privilege access control
Which should you pick?
Choose Clariti if
- You need permitting workflows.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want business licensing.
Choose Microsoft Intune if
Nothing in the data separates Microsoft Intune from Clariti on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Questions people ask
- Is Clariti or Microsoft Intune better?
- Neither clearly leads. Clariti starts at On request and Microsoft Intune at $8/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Clariti or Microsoft Intune?
- Clariti starts at On request and Microsoft Intune at $8/month.
- Does Clariti or Microsoft Intune run on more platforms?
- Clariti runs on Web, iOS, Android. Microsoft Intune runs on Web.
- 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 Intune is typically brought in for.
- What can Clariti do that Microsoft Intune cannot?
- Clariti covers Permitting workflows, Business licensing, Inspections, Code enforcement.
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 Intune: How much does Microsoft Intune cost?
Microsoft Intune Plan 1 costs $8/user/month for basic device management. The full Intune Suite costs $10/user/month including endpoint privilege management, enterprise application management, advanced analytics, remote help, Intune Plan 2, and Microsoft Cloud PKI.
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 Intune: What add-ons are available for Microsoft Intune?
Individual Intune Suite add-ons range from $2-5/user/month and include Endpoint Privilege Management, Enterprise Application Management, Advanced Analytics, Remote Help, Intune Plan 2, and Microsoft Cloud PKI. Microsoft recommends the full Intune Suite at $10/user/month when deploying two or more modules for better value.
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 Intune: Is Intune included in Microsoft 365 E5?
Starting in CY26 Q3, Intune Suite capabilities are included with Microsoft 365 E5 and E7 subscriptions, with select capabilities also in Microsoft 365 E3. These bundled versions do not have separate additional pricing.
SourceClariti: Is it suitable for a small town?
Usually not. The platform cost and implementation effort suit mid sized and larger agencies.
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