TSA PreCheck Vs. CLEAR+ Vs. Global Entry: Which Program Saves The Most Time?

TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, and CLEAR+ are routinely discussed as three versions of the same thing. They are not. Two are government security clearances, and one is a private subscription with no vetting behind it. TSA PreCheck is run by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and changes how you are screened. Global Entry is run by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and covers both screening and your return into the country. CLEAR+ is operated by a publicly traded company and verifies your identity before screening, without changing the screening itself.