Insurance · head to head
Applied Epic vs EZLynx
Applied Epic
Insurance
The most connected agency management system
- From
- On request
- Rated
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The short version
- They diverge on capability: Applied Epic covers Policy management, EZLynx covers Comparative rating.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Applied Epic and EZLynx actually diverge.
| Attribute | Applied Epic | EZLynx |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | $149/month |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, Ios, Android | Web, Ios, Android |
| Founded | 1983 | 2003 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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
- Real-time carrier downloads
- Workflow automation
- Accounting integration
- Mobile access
- IVANS
- Applied CSR24
Only in EZLynx
- Comparative rating
- Agency management
- Client portal
- Marketing automation
- E-signature
- Mobile quoting
- 100+ carriers
- Applied Epic
Both cover
- Commission tracking
- Document management
- Outlook
- DocuSign
- 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 EZLynx
- Policy administrationnot EZLynx
- Commission managementnot EZLynx
- Client servicingnot EZLynx
- Carrier connectivitynot EZLynx
EZLynx
- Comparative quoting across carriers for home and autonot Applied Epic
- Agency management with policy and client recordsnot Applied Epic
- CRM and retention campaigns for an insurance booknot Applied Epic
- Client portals and eSignature for policy documentsnot Applied Epic
- Agency websites tied to the quoting systemnot 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.
EZLynx
- Pricing is not published; the vendor sets it by user count and by which products an agency takes
- Sold as separate pieces, the management system, the comparative rater and agency websites, so a full stack is several purchases
- Built for independent insurance agencies rather than carriers or brokers in other lines
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
EZLynx
$149/month- Rating Engine$149/month
- Personal lines rating
- Real-time quotes
- Quote comparison
- Agency Pro$249/month
- Rating engine
- Agency management
- Client portal
- Enterprise$undefined/month
- All Pro features
- Commercial lines rating
- Multi-location
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 EZLynx if
- You need comparative rating.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want agency management.
Questions people ask
- Is Applied Epic or EZLynx better?
- Neither clearly leads. Applied Epic starts at On request and EZLynx at $149/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Applied Epic or EZLynx?
- Applied Epic starts at On request and EZLynx at $149/month.
- Does Applied Epic or EZLynx run on more platforms?
- Applied Epic runs on Web, Windows, Ios, Android. EZLynx runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- 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 EZLynx is typically brought in for.
- What can Applied Epic do that EZLynx cannot?
- Applied Epic covers Policy management, Client management, Real-time carrier downloads, Workflow automation. EZLynx covers Comparative rating, Agency management, Client portal, Marketing automation. Both handle Commission tracking, Document management, Outlook, DocuSign.