Softwr

Insurance · head to head

AgencyZoom vs QQCatalyst

AgencyZoom logo

AgencyZoom

Insurance

Unified agency management and brokerage platform

From
$99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
QQCatalyst logo

QQCatalyst

Insurance

Vertafore agency management system for small independent agencies

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: AgencyZoom starts at $149 a month for independent agencies, rising to $349 for the Pro tier; QQCatalyst vertafore development investment is concentrated on AMS360 and Sagitta, so QQCatalyst receives maintenance rather than significant new capability and buyers should plan for that.
  • They diverge on capability: AgencyZoom covers Policy management, QQCatalyst covers Client and policy management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AgencyZoom and QQCatalyst actually diverge.

Attributes where AgencyZoom and QQCatalyst differ
AttributeAgencyZoomQQCatalyst
Starting price$99/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded2009Unknown

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Insurance).

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 AgencyZoom

  • Policy management
  • Integrated accounting
  • Client management
  • Reporting
  • Carrier downloads
  • Client portal
  • Mobile app
  • QuickBooks

Only in QQCatalyst

  • Client and policy management
  • Carrier download
  • Workflow and activity tracking
  • Commission tracking
  • Sales pipeline

Both cover

  • Document management

What people use each for

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

AgencyZoom

  • Lead management and prospecting for insurance agenciesnot QQCatalyst
  • Automated follow-up and winback campaignsnot QQCatalyst
  • Producer goal tracking and commission calculationnot QQCatalyst
  • Collecting Google reviews from policyholdersnot QQCatalyst
  • Multi-location management for captive agency groupsnot QQCatalyst

QQCatalyst

  • A small agency moving off spreadsheets and carrier websites to a system with real downloadnot AgencyZoom
  • An agency that wants a Vertafore product without the cost and administration of AMS360not AgencyZoom
  • A start-up agency that needs a policy system of record on day one for carrier appointmentsnot AgencyZoom
  • A retiring principal keeping a small book running with minimal operational overheadnot AgencyZoom

Where each one falls short

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

AgencyZoom

  • Starts at $149 a month for independent agencies, rising to $349 for the Pro tier
  • All plans include up to 7 user seats and extra seats require contacting sales
  • Zapier, Google Reviews and two-way email and texting need the Growth tier at $199 a month
  • AgencyHR, the service centre and events automation are Pro only
  • Integrating with an agency management system may cost extra depending on the system

QQCatalyst

  • Vertafore development investment is concentrated on AMS360 and Sagitta, so QQCatalyst receives maintenance rather than significant new capability and buyers should plan for that.
  • Leaving any agency management system is punishing because carrier download connections and years of policy history are bound to the vendor, and QQCatalyst is no exception.
  • Reporting is basic compared with AMS360, so agencies that grow into wanting book analysis end up exporting data and rebuilding reports outside the system.
  • Commercial lines servicing, particularly schedules, certificates at volume and complex account structures, is handled less thoroughly than in systems designed for larger agencies.
  • The upgrade path within the Vertafore portfolio is a migration, not a switch, so growth into AMS360 carries a second implementation and a second data conversion cost.

Pricing, plan by plan

AgencyZoom

$99/month
  • Essential$149/month
    • Up to 7 seats
    • 14-day free trial
    • Most limited offering
  • Growth$199/month
    • Up to 7 seats
    • 14-day free trial
    • Excludes events automation and service center
  • Pro$349/month
    • Up to 7 seats
    • 14-day free trial
    • Full feature set

QQCatalyst

On request
  • QQCatalyst$undefined/year
    • Agency management system
    • Carrier download
    • Commission tracking

Which should you pick?

Choose AgencyZoom if

  • You need policy management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want integrated accounting.
AgencyZoom review

Choose QQCatalyst if

  • You need client and policy management.
  • You also want carrier download.
QQCatalyst review

Questions people ask

Is AgencyZoom or QQCatalyst better?
Neither clearly leads. AgencyZoom starts at $99/month and QQCatalyst at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, AgencyZoom or QQCatalyst?
AgencyZoom starts at $99/month and QQCatalyst at On request.
Does AgencyZoom or QQCatalyst run on more platforms?
AgencyZoom runs on Web, Ios, Android. QQCatalyst runs on Web.
What is AgencyZoom best used for?
AgencyZoom is most often used for lead management and prospecting for insurance agencies, automated follow-up and winback campaigns, producer goal tracking and commission calculation, collecting google reviews from policyholders. Of those, lead management and prospecting for insurance agencies and automated follow-up and winback campaigns are not what QQCatalyst is typically brought in for.
What can AgencyZoom do that QQCatalyst cannot?
AgencyZoom covers Policy management, Integrated accounting, Client management, Reporting. QQCatalyst covers Client and policy management, Carrier download, Workflow and activity tracking, Commission tracking. Both handle Document management.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

AgencyZoom: What is the maximum number of team seats included in AgencyZoom plans?

All AgencyZoom plans (Essential at $149/month, Growth at $199/month, and Pro at $349/month) include up to 7 seats for team members. Additional seats beyond 7 require contacting the sales team.

Source
QQCatalyst: Is QQCatalyst still being sold?

Yes, as the entry point in the Vertafore agency management range. Ask directly about roadmap commitments and the cost of moving to AMS360 later.

AgencyZoom: Can I pay AgencyZoom annually for a discount?

Yes. AgencyZoom offers a 20 percent discount when billing annually instead of month-to-month across all plans (Essential, Growth, and Pro). Month-to-month cancellation is available on all tiers.

Source
QQCatalyst: Why is switching agency systems so hard?

Because carrier download is the moat. Re-establishing download across every carrier and migrating policy history is the real cost, and it dwarfs the software fee.

AgencyZoom: How long is the free trial for AgencyZoom?

AgencyZoom offers a 14-day free trial on all three plan tiers (Essential, Growth, and Pro). The trial includes full platform access to evaluate features before committing to a paid subscription.

Source
QQCatalyst: Who should not buy it?

Agencies with substantial commercial lines complexity or an acquisition strategy, both of which push you towards AMS360 or Applied Epic sooner than you expect.

Share

Related pages

More on AgencyZoom

More on QQCatalyst

Keep looking

Other head to heads