Insurance · head to head
Applied Epic vs Bolt Solutions

Applied Epic
Insurance
The most connected agency management system
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -

Bolt Solutions
Insurance
Commercial insurance distribution platform
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Applied Epic covers Policy management, Bolt Solutions covers Commercial quoting.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Applied Epic and Bolt Solutions actually diverge.
| Attribute | Applied Epic | Bolt Solutions |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | subscription | transaction |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, Ios, Android | Web, Api |
| Founded | 1983 | 2007 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), 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 Applied Epic
- Policy management
- Client management
- Commission tracking
- Document management
- Real-time carrier downloads
- Workflow automation
- Accounting integration
- Mobile access
Only in Bolt Solutions
- Commercial quoting
- Multi-carrier marketplace
- Instant binding
- Policy issuance
- Agent portal
- Carrier connectivity
- Document generation
- Analytics dashboard
Both cover
- SOC2
- Data encryption
- Role-based access
- Cloud deployment
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Applied Epic
- Agency managementnot Bolt Solutions
- Policy administrationnot Bolt Solutions
- Commission managementnot Bolt Solutions
- Client servicingnot Bolt Solutions
- Carrier connectivitynot Bolt Solutions
Bolt Solutions
- Commercial quotingnot Applied Epic
- Small business insurancenot Applied Epic
- BOP policiesnot Applied Epic
- Workers compnot Applied Epic
- Multi-carrier accessnot Applied Epic
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Applied Epic
Nothing recorded yet. See the Applied Epic review.
Bolt Solutions
- No transparent pricing published on vendor website
Pricing, plan by plan
Applied Epic
On request- Applied Epic$undefined/month
- Policy management
- Commission tracking
- Client portal
- Enterprise$undefined/month
- Everything in Standard
- Advanced analytics
- Custom integrations
Bolt Solutions
On request- Agent Portal$undefined/month
- Commercial quoting
- Multi-carrier access
- Policy binding
- Enterprise$undefined/custom
- All Agent features
- API access
- White-label options
Which should you pick?
Choose Applied Epic if
- You need policy management.
- You work on Web, Windows, Ios, Android.
- You also want client management.
Choose Bolt Solutions if
- You need commercial quoting.
- You work on Web, Api.
- You also want multi-carrier marketplace.
Questions people ask
- Is Applied Epic or Bolt Solutions better?
- Neither clearly leads. Applied Epic starts at On request and Bolt Solutions at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Applied Epic or Bolt Solutions?
- Applied Epic starts at On request and Bolt Solutions at On request.
- Does Applied Epic or Bolt Solutions run on more platforms?
- Applied Epic runs on Web, Windows, Ios, Android. Bolt Solutions runs on Web, Api.
- What is Applied Epic best used for?
- Applied Epic is most often used for agency management, policy administration, commission management, client servicing. Of those, agency management and policy administration are not what Bolt Solutions is typically brought in for.
- What can Applied Epic do that Bolt Solutions cannot?
- Applied Epic covers Policy management, Client management, Commission tracking, Document management. Bolt Solutions covers Commercial quoting, Multi-carrier marketplace, Instant binding, Policy issuance. Both handle SOC2, Data encryption, Role-based access, Cloud deployment.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Bolt Solutions: Does Bolt offer a free trial or free tier?
No information about free trial or free options is published on the pricing page. You must contact Bolt's sales team to request a demo or trial.
SourceRelated pages
More on Applied Epic
More on Bolt Solutions
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