Clear Impact

Overview

Clear Impact combines software with training and consulting for mission-driven organizations. Its Suite links Compyle for participant data, Scorecard for performance management and Showcase for public dashboards. Data can flow from Compyle into Scorecard, then from Scorecard into Showcase, connecting operational records to public communication rather than leaving teams to reconcile separate tools.

That structure is most compelling when an organization needs both internal performance work and external impact reporting. A team looking only for one narrow function may not need a multi-product suite, particularly at the higher annual price points.

Key features

Collection and performance management

Compyle combines participant and case management with custom forms, surveys, analytics and longitudinal records. This makes it relevant to programs following participants over time; the Free plan's 10-record limit, however, is a constrained way to assess that workflow at meaningful scale. Scorecard adds performance measurement, strategic planning, collaboration and Results-Based Accountability planning, with custom indicators supported.

Public reporting and connections

Showcase brings Compyle and Scorecard data together with narrative, images, video and selected outside sources for public-facing dashboards. UN Statistics (SDGs) and City Health Dashboard are supported sources. Compyle-to-Scorecard and Scorecard-to-Showcase flows create a coherent route from collection to publication, while the Scorecard API enables other applications to exchange data. API access requires an instance administrator and API key, so integration is possible but depends on administrative setup.

Security and support

Clear Impact states it achieved initial SOC 2 Type 2 certification in December 2023 and completed its latest recertification in July 2025. It describes Compyle as HIPAA compliant and is willing to complete a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement with customer organizations. Support is available by email at [email protected].

Pricing

The Free plan costs 0.00 USD per free and allows up to 10 Scorecard measures, 10 Compyle participant records and three user accounts. It is a useful small-scale starting point, but the caps quickly constrain a real multi-user program.

Premium plans are billed annually. Premium · Showcase costs 3000.00 USD per year for unlimited dashboards, making it the focused option for teams whose main need is public reporting. Premium · Scorecard costs 5000.00 USD per year for 50 measures and one Showcase dashboard of up to 10 widgets; extra 50-measure blocks cost $1,200/yr. This fits teams centered on measurement, though broader coverage adds cost.

Premium · Compyle costs 5000.00 USD per year for 500 participant records and one Showcase dashboard of up to 10 widgets. Additional 1,000-record blocks cost $1,200/yr. It suits programs that prioritize participant tracking, but the included dashboard and record ceiling limit how far it extends beyond that core use.

Premium · Suite costs 12000.00 USD per year and includes unlimited user accounts, 50 Scorecard measures, 500 Compyle records and unlimited Showcase dashboards. Additional capacity costs $1,200/yr per block. This is the integrated choice for teams needing all three functions, though the included measure and record allowances remain finite.

Unlimited · Network & funder costs 39000.00 USD per year for the Full Suite across up to 30 organizations total, with unlimited Scorecard, Compyle and Showcase; additional partners cost $1,200/yr each. It is aimed at funders or networks coordinating multiple organizations, not a single small program. Across paid plans, the annual terms and capacity add-ons matter as much as the headline scope.

Platforms

Clear Impact supports web access and an API. The API is specific to Scorecard and requires an instance administrator and API key. Organizations needing mobile or self-hosted access should compare alternatives with those platform options.

Who it's for

Government agencies, nonprofits, foundations and communities are the intended users. It is a strong fit for teams that need to connect participant-level collection, measurable goals and public dashboards, especially when partners or funders need a shared view. The stated beneficiary limit of 10 and the Free plan's small user and data caps make it less suited to broad free deployment; larger programs should assess paid capacity and annual costs against their actual needs.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Compyle, Scorecard and Showcase connect collection, planning and public reporting in one workflow, reducing the gap between program records and published results.
• Pros: Scorecard supports an API, and Showcase can incorporate selected external data sources, giving teams routes to exchange and contextualize results.
• Pros: Unlimited user accounts on Premium · Suite and coverage for up to 30 organizations on Unlimited · Network & funder address collaboration at larger scales.
• Cons: Free access is limited to 10 measures, 10 participant records and three accounts, making it a narrow fit beyond small pilots.
• Cons: Paid plans start at 3000.00 USD per year, and additional capacity or partners add annual charges, which can make expansion costly.
• Cons: API access requires an administrator and key, so teams should account for setup ownership rather than assume unrestricted access.

Alternatives

Nonprofit Impact Measurement Software is a useful broader comparison for teams still evaluating the category.

Choose CommCare instead if open-source licensing, Android support or self-hosting matters: it has a free edition, with its web platform under BSD and Android app under Apache 2.0.

True Impact is another freemium web and API option; consider it when its impact-reporting offering is the closer fit.

Polyeda is a paid web and API alternative with a free trial.

FRUIT Impact offers a web-based free plan and a 39.00 USD per month Grow plan, which may suit teams comparing lower-cost target and brand limits with Clear Impact's measure and participant-record allowances.

SIA MIS is a paid alternative with a free plan and trial, and supports Android, iOS and web.

UpMetrics provides a free Starter Plan with unlimited access, an impact framework builder, themed templates and a public profile page; it is worth considering when framework building and a profile matter more than Clear Impact's connected collection-to-dashboard Suite.

CharityIQ has a free forever Grant Finder for live UK grant matches ranked by eligibility, making it a more focused option for UK grant discovery.

Relific is a paid alternative with a free trial and Android and web support.

Verdict

Choose Clear Impact when your organization needs participant data, performance management and public impact reporting connected in one system, or when a network needs shared capacity across partners. Its central advantage is the end-to-end Suite; its central drawback is the price and finite included capacity on most Premium plans. Teams needing only one function, mobile or self-hosted options, or a low-cost route to scale should compare alternatives before committing annually.