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Clearstory vs Openspace

Clearstory logo

Clearstory

Construction

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

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On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Openspace logo

Openspace

Construction

AI-powered construction photo documentation

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$2500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • 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.; Openspace requires specialized 360-degree camera hardware for optimal documentation workflow
  • They diverge on capability: Clearstory covers Digital time and materials tags, Openspace covers 360 photo capture.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Clearstory and Openspace actually diverge.

Attributes where Clearstory and Openspace differ
AttributeClearstoryOpenspace
Starting priceOn request$2500/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidiOS, Android, Web
FoundedUnknown2017

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Openspace

  • 360 photo capture
  • BIM compare
  • Progress tracking
  • AI analysis
  • Measurement tools
  • Procore
  • Autodesk BIM 360
  • PlanGrid

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 Openspace
  • A general contractor tired of receiving a stack of disputed tags at project closeoutnot Openspace
  • A project team that needs the value of pending extras visible during the job rather than after itnot Openspace
  • A contractor standardising change documentation across trades on a large projectnot Openspace

Openspace

  • Site documentationnot Clearstory
  • Progress trackingnot Clearstory
  • Quality controlnot Clearstory
  • Dispute resolutionnot 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.

Openspace

  • Requires specialized 360-degree camera hardware for optimal documentation workflow
  • Custom pricing model makes it difficult to evaluate costs upfront without contacting sales
  • Field solution is newly launched and may lack mature features compared to established competitors

Pricing, plan by plan

Clearstory

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

Openspace

$2500/month
  • Capture$2500/month
    • 360 photo capture
    • Automatic stitching
    • BIM integration
  • EnterpriseFree
    • All Capture features
    • Advanced analytics
    • Custom integrations

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 Openspace if

  • You need 360 photo capture.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want bim compare.
Openspace review

Questions people ask

Is Clearstory or Openspace better?
Neither clearly leads. Clearstory starts at On request and Openspace at $2500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Clearstory or Openspace?
Clearstory starts at On request and Openspace at $2500/month.
Does Clearstory or Openspace run on more platforms?
Clearstory runs on Web, iOS, Android. Openspace runs on iOS, Android, Web.
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 Openspace is typically brought in for.
What can Clearstory do that Openspace cannot?
Clearstory covers Digital time and materials tags, Review and signature routing, Change order log, Cost exposure reporting. Openspace covers 360 photo capture, BIM compare, Progress tracking, AI analysis.

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.

Openspace: How quickly does OpenSpace document construction sites?

OpenSpace documents 25,000 sq. ft. in 10 minutes using 360-degree cameras. Photos are automatically pinned to floor plans, timestamped, and ready to view in 15 minutes.

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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.

Openspace: Does OpenSpace integrate with existing project management tools?

Yes. OpenSpace Field integrates with Procore and Autodesk Construction Cloud, allowing teams to create punch lists and observations in real-time without disrupting existing workflows.

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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.

Openspace: What camera equipment does OpenSpace require?

OpenSpace uses 360-degree cameras for site documentation. The platform automatically processes and maps captured images without requiring specialized technical skills from on-site staff.

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Openspace: What AI features does OpenSpace provide for construction teams?

OpenSpace includes Spatial AI for automatic issue location tagging, AI Voice Notes for hands-free data capture, and an AI-powered media library for efficient image retrieval to accelerate project workflows.

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