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AgencyZoom vs Vertafore AMS360

AgencyZoom logo

AgencyZoom

Software

Unified agency management and brokerage platform

From
$249/month
Rated
-
Vertafore AMS360 logo

Vertafore AMS360

Software

Modern agency management for growing agencies

From
On request
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: AgencyZoom starts at $149 a month for independent agencies, rising to $349 for the Pro tier; Vertafore AMS360 no pricing is published, and the product page states no rate, tier or cost driver
  • They diverge on capability: AgencyZoom covers Client management, Vertafore AMS360 covers Real-time carrier downloads.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AgencyZoom and Vertafore AMS360 actually diverge.

Attributes where AgencyZoom and Vertafore AMS360 differ
AttributeAgencyZoomVertafore AMS360
Starting price$249/monthOn request
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Windows, Ios, Android
Founded20091969

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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

  • Client management
  • Reporting
  • Carrier downloads
  • Mobile app
  • Carrier APIs
  • Docusign
  • Zapier
  • Ios support

Only in Vertafore AMS360

  • Real-time carrier downloads
  • Workflow automation
  • Business intelligence
  • Commission management
  • IVANS
  • PL Rating
  • InsurLink
  • Microsoft Office

Both cover

  • Policy management
  • Integrated accounting
  • Document management
  • Client portal
  • QuickBooks
  • Data encryption
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

AgencyZoom

  • Lead management and prospecting for insurance agenciesnot Vertafore AMS360
  • Automated follow-up and winback campaignsnot Vertafore AMS360
  • Producer goal tracking and commission calculationnot Vertafore AMS360
  • Collecting Google reviews from policyholdersnot Vertafore AMS360
  • Multi-location management for captive agency groupsnot Vertafore AMS360

Vertafore AMS360

  • Agency management for insurance brokers, covering policies and clientsnot AgencyZoom
  • Tracking commissions, renewals and accounting for an insurance agencynot 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

Vertafore AMS360

  • No pricing is published, and the product page states no rate, tier or cost driver
  • The only route to a figure is a phone call or contact form

Pricing, plan by plan

AgencyZoom

$249/month
  • Professional$249/month
    • Policy management
    • Accounting
    • Client management

Vertafore AMS360

On request
  • AMS360$undefined/month
    • Policy management
    • Integrated accounting
    • Real-time downloads
  • AMS360 Plus$undefined/month
    • All AMS360 features
    • Advanced analytics
    • API access

Which should you pick?

Choose AgencyZoom if

  • You need client management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want reporting.

Choose Vertafore AMS360 if

  • You need real-time carrier downloads.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Ios, Android.
  • You also want workflow automation.

Questions people ask

Is AgencyZoom or Vertafore AMS360 better?
Neither clearly leads. AgencyZoom starts at $249/month and Vertafore AMS360 at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, AgencyZoom or Vertafore AMS360?
AgencyZoom starts at $249/month and Vertafore AMS360 at On request.
Does AgencyZoom or Vertafore AMS360 run on more platforms?
AgencyZoom runs on Web, Ios, Android. Vertafore AMS360 runs on Web, Windows, Ios, Android.
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 Vertafore AMS360 is typically brought in for.
What can AgencyZoom do that Vertafore AMS360 cannot?
AgencyZoom covers Client management, Reporting, Carrier downloads, Mobile app. Vertafore AMS360 covers Real-time carrier downloads, Workflow automation, Business intelligence, Commission management. Both handle Policy management, Integrated accounting, Document management, Client portal.

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