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Clariti vs Tyler Technologies

Clariti logo

Clariti

Government

Permitting, licensing and land management for local government, built natively on Salesforce

From
On request
Rated
-
Tyler Technologies logo

Tyler Technologies

Government

Empowering the Public Sector

From
$2000/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Clariti covers Permitting workflows, Tyler Technologies covers Financial Management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Clariti and Tyler Technologies actually diverge.

Attributes where Clariti and Tyler Technologies differ
AttributeClaritiTyler Technologies
Starting priceOn request$2000/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Desktop, Ios, Android
FoundedUnknown1966

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Government).

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 Tyler Technologies

  • Financial Management
  • Courts & Justice
  • Public Safety
  • Appraisal & Tax
  • School Solutions
  • AWS GovCloud
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Oracle

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 Tyler Technologies
  • An agency replacing a legacy permitting system whose vendor was acquired and whose roadmap stallednot Tyler Technologies
  • A county needing configurable workflows across permits, licensing and code enforcementnot Tyler Technologies
  • An IT department that wants to configure and report on its own permitting workflows without vendor ticketsnot Tyler Technologies

Tyler Technologies

  • Citizen Servicesnot Clariti
  • Records Managementnot Clariti
  • Public Safetynot Clariti
  • Civic Engagementnot 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.

Tyler Technologies

Nothing recorded yet. See the Tyler Technologies review.

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

Tyler Technologies

$2000/month
  • Enterprise$2000/month
    • ERP Suite
    • Courts & Justice
    • Public Safety

Which should you pick?

Choose Clariti if

  • You need permitting workflows.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want business licensing.

Choose Tyler Technologies if

  • You need financial management.
  • You work on Web, Desktop, Ios, Android.
  • You also want courts & justice.

Questions people ask

Is Clariti or Tyler Technologies better?
Neither clearly leads. Clariti starts at On request and Tyler Technologies at $2000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Clariti or Tyler Technologies?
Clariti starts at On request and Tyler Technologies at $2000/month.
Does Clariti or Tyler Technologies run on more platforms?
Clariti runs on Web, iOS, Android. Tyler Technologies runs on Web, Desktop, 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 Tyler Technologies is typically brought in for.
What can Clariti do that Tyler Technologies cannot?
Clariti covers Permitting workflows, Business licensing, Inspections, Code enforcement. Tyler Technologies covers Financial Management, Courts & Justice, Public Safety, Appraisal & Tax.

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.

Tyler Technologies: What are Tyler Technologies pricing options?

Tyler Technologies does not publish pricing on publicly accessible web pages. Pricing information must be requested directly from Tyler Technologies sales.

Source
Clariti: 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.

Tyler Technologies: Does Tyler Technologies offer a free trial?

Trial or demo availability information is not published on the main website. Contact Tyler Technologies sales to inquire about evaluation programs.

Source
Clariti: Can we see what other agencies paid?

Yes. Permitting contracts are public records and award notices routinely list implementation and annual subscription values.

Clariti: 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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