The most expensive program of the three, CLEAR costs $189 for an annual membership and does not include TSA PreCheck, like Global Entry does. With CLEAR, you can add up to three adult family members for only $50/year each. Kids under 18 are free and don't need to enroll.

No, CLEAR and TSA PreCheck are two entirely separate programs and one does not automatically include the other. CLEAR is a private, biometric identity platform that uses your eyes or fingerprints to verify your identity, allowing you to skip the line where a TSA agent checks your physical ID. Once you pass the CLEAR kiosk, you are escorted to the front of the security line. TSA PreCheck, on the other hand, is a government-run program that determines which "physical" screening process you go through (i.e., whether you can keep your shoes on and laptops in your bag). If you have CLEAR but do not have TSA PreCheck, you will be escorted to the front of the "Standard" security line where you must still remove your shoes and electronics. To get the "fastest" possible airport experience, many frequent travelers choose to have both; they use CLEAR to skip the ID check and then proceed into the TSA PreCheck lane for the expedited physical screening. Note that while some high-end credit cards provide a "statement credit" for both, they remain distinct memberships with separate application and background check processes.