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Clearstory vs iAuditor by SafetyCulture

Clearstory logo

Clearstory

Construction

Digital change order and time and materials tag exchange between subcontractors and general contractors

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
iAuditor by SafetyCulture logo

iAuditor by SafetyCulture

Construction

Mobile inspection and safety management platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only iAuditor by SafetyCulture has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Clearstory value depends on the counterparty using it, so a subcontractor whose general contractors have not adopted it ends up running the digital process and the emailed one at the same time.; iAuditor by SafetyCulture the free plan is limited to 10 users and 5 active templates
  • They diverge on capability: Clearstory covers Digital time and materials tags, iAuditor by SafetyCulture covers Digital inspections.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Clearstory and iAuditor by SafetyCulture actually diverge.

Attributes where Clearstory and iAuditor by SafetyCulture differ
AttributeClearstoryiAuditor by SafetyCulture
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotefreemium
Free tierNoYes
FoundedUnknown2004

Identical on both: platforms (Web, iOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Construction).

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 Clearstory

  • Digital time and materials tags
  • Review and signature routing
  • Change order log
  • Cost exposure reporting
  • Field mobile capture
  • Document export

Only in iAuditor by SafetyCulture

  • Digital inspections
  • Safety audits
  • Issue tracking
  • Analytics
  • Corrective actions
  • Procore
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Slack

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Clearstory

  • A speciality subcontractor that regularly performs extra work and struggles to get tags signednot iAuditor by SafetyCulture
  • A general contractor tired of receiving a stack of disputed tags at project closeoutnot iAuditor by SafetyCulture
  • A project team that needs the value of pending extras visible during the job rather than after itnot iAuditor by SafetyCulture
  • A contractor standardising change documentation across trades on a large projectnot iAuditor by SafetyCulture

iAuditor by SafetyCulture

  • Mobile inspection checklists for field teams and compliance auditingnot Clearstory
  • Real-time issue reporting and corrective action assignmentnot Clearstory
  • Automated performance dashboards with real-time analytics and compliance trackingnot Clearstory
  • Offline-capable inspections on iOS and Android without internet connectivitynot Clearstory
  • Integration with SAP, Tableau, PowerBI for enterprise data systemsnot Clearstory

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Clearstory

  • Value depends on the counterparty using it, so a subcontractor whose general contractors have not adopted it ends up running the digital process and the emailed one at the same time.
  • It documents extra work but does not settle it; a general contractor determined not to pay is not persuaded by better paperwork, only better positioned to be argued with.
  • Field staff have to complete tags properly for the record to hold up, and the discipline required is the same discipline that was failing on paper.
  • Poor connectivity in basements, plant rooms and lift shafts is exactly where extra work gets documented, so offline reliability needs testing before rollout rather than after.
  • It overlaps with change management already present in Procore and similar platforms, so buyers must be clear about which system holds the authoritative log or they will maintain two.

iAuditor by SafetyCulture

  • The free plan is limited to 10 users and 5 active templates
  • AI credits are metered per seat per month, at 300 on free, 500 on Premium and 800 on Enterprise
  • Unlimited templates and advanced analytics require Premium at $24 per seat per month billed annually
  • Paying monthly rather than annually raises Premium from $24 to $29 per seat
  • The 99.9% uptime commitment and 24/7 support are Enterprise only

Pricing, plan by plan

Clearstory

On request
  • Clearstory$undefined/year
    • Digital time and materials tags
    • Change order log
    • Mobile field capture

iAuditor by SafetyCulture

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited inspections
    • Basic templates
    • Photo capture
  • Premium$19/month
    • Advanced analytics
    • Priority support
    • Integrations
  • EnterpriseFree
    • SSO
    • API access
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

Choose Clearstory if

  • You need digital time and materials tags.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want review and signature routing.
Clearstory review

Choose iAuditor by SafetyCulture if

  • You need digital inspections.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want safety audits.
iAuditor by SafetyCulture review

Questions people ask

Is Clearstory or iAuditor by SafetyCulture better?
Neither clearly leads. Clearstory starts at On request and iAuditor by SafetyCulture at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Clearstory or iAuditor by SafetyCulture?
iAuditor by SafetyCulture has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Clearstory and Free for iAuditor by SafetyCulture.
Does Clearstory or iAuditor by SafetyCulture run on more platforms?
Clearstory runs on Web, iOS, Android. iAuditor by SafetyCulture runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use iAuditor by SafetyCulture for free?
Yes. iAuditor by SafetyCulture has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Clearstory starts at On request.
What is Clearstory best used for?
Clearstory is most often used for a speciality subcontractor that regularly performs extra work and struggles to get tags signed, a general contractor tired of receiving a stack of disputed tags at project closeout, a project team that needs the value of pending extras visible during the job rather than after it, a contractor standardising change documentation across trades on a large project. Of those, a speciality subcontractor that regularly performs extra work and struggles to get tags signed and a general contractor tired of receiving a stack of disputed tags at project closeout are not what iAuditor by SafetyCulture is typically brought in for.
What can Clearstory do that iAuditor by SafetyCulture cannot?
Clearstory covers Digital time and materials tags, Review and signature routing, Change order log, Cost exposure reporting. iAuditor by SafetyCulture covers Digital inspections, Safety audits, Issue tracking, Analytics.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Clearstory: Is Clearstory for subcontractors or general contractors?

Both, because the workflow crosses between them. The subcontractor originates the tag, the general contractor reviews it, and adoption works best when the general contractor mandates it.

iAuditor by SafetyCulture: Is Mitti (formerly iAuditor) free?

Mitti offers a free tier to start inspections and manage issues. Pricing for premium or team plans is not displayed on the vendor website.

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Clearstory: Does it replace change management in Procore?

It can, for time and materials tags and the change order log, but you must decide which system is authoritative. Running both without that decision creates reconciliation work.

iAuditor by SafetyCulture: What is the cost of Mitti for small teams?

Mitti does not publish per-user or team-based pricing on its website. The vendor directs users to book a demo to discuss plans and costs.

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Clearstory: What happens on sites without signal?

Tags are captured on the device and synchronised later. Test that path with photographs attached before relying on it.

iAuditor by SafetyCulture: Does Mitti charge per inspection or per user?

Mitti's pricing model (per-user, per-inspection, or flat-rate) is not disclosed on the vendor site. Users must request pricing information directly from sales.

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