Insurance · head to head
Applied Epic vs Duck Creek Policy
Applied Epic
Insurance
The most connected agency management system
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Duck Creek Policy
Insurance
Flexible policy administration for modern insurers
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Applied Epic covers Policy management, Duck Creek Policy covers Policy lifecycle management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Applied Epic and Duck Creek Policy actually diverge.
| Attribute | Applied Epic | Duck Creek Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | subscription | quote |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, Ios, Android | Web |
| Founded | 1983 | 2000 |
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 Duck Creek Policy
- Policy lifecycle management
- Product configuration
- Rating engine
- Underwriting workbench
- Forms management
- Billing integration
- Multi-line support
- Real-time quoting
Both cover
- SOC2
- ISO27001
- Data encryption
- Cloud deployment
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Applied Epic
- Agency managementnot Duck Creek Policy
- Policy administration
- Commission managementnot Duck Creek Policy
- Client servicingnot Duck Creek Policy
- Carrier connectivitynot Duck Creek Policy
Duck Creek Policy
- Policy administration
- Underwriting workflowsnot Applied Epic
- Rating and pricingnot Applied Epic
- Claims managementnot Applied Epic
- Billing operationsnot Applied Epic
Both are used for policy administration, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
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.
Duck Creek Policy
- Pricing is not published; sold by quote through a sales process
- Cloud-only deployment; no on-premises option
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
Duck Creek Policy
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Duck Creek Policy review.
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 Duck Creek Policy if
- You need policy lifecycle management.
- You also want product configuration.
Questions people ask
- Is Applied Epic or Duck Creek Policy better?
- Neither clearly leads. Applied Epic starts at On request and Duck Creek Policy at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Applied Epic or Duck Creek Policy?
- Applied Epic starts at On request and Duck Creek Policy at On request.
- Does Applied Epic or Duck Creek Policy run on more platforms?
- Applied Epic runs on Web, Windows, Ios, Android. Duck Creek Policy runs on Web.
- 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 commission management are not what Duck Creek Policy is typically brought in for.
- What can Applied Epic do that Duck Creek Policy cannot?
- Applied Epic covers Policy management, Client management, Commission tracking, Document management. Duck Creek Policy covers Policy lifecycle management, Product configuration, Rating engine, Underwriting workbench. Both handle SOC2, ISO27001, Data encryption, Cloud deployment.