Software · head to head
Applied Epic vs Guidewire InsuranceNow
Applied Epic
Software
The most connected agency management system
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Guidewire InsuranceNow
Software
Cloud platform for modern insurance operations
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Applied Epic covers Policy management, Guidewire InsuranceNow covers Policy administration.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Applied Epic and Guidewire InsuranceNow actually diverge.
| Attribute | Applied Epic | Guidewire InsuranceNow |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | subscription | quote |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, Ios, Android | Web |
| Founded | 1983 | 2003 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), 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 Applied Epic
- Policy management
- Client management
- Commission tracking
- Real-time carrier downloads
- Workflow automation
- Accounting integration
- Mobile access
- IVANS
Only in Guidewire InsuranceNow
- Policy administration
- Claims management
- Billing
- Customer portal
- Digital underwriting
- Mobile capabilities
- Real-time analytics
- Salesforce
Both cover
- Document management
- SOC2
- ISO27001
- 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 Guidewire InsuranceNow
- Policy administration
- Commission managementnot Guidewire InsuranceNow
- Client servicingnot Guidewire InsuranceNow
- Carrier connectivitynot Guidewire InsuranceNow
Guidewire InsuranceNow
- Policy administration
- Claims managementnot Applied Epic
- Rapid implementation for regional and super-regional insurersnot Applied Epic
- Cost reduction and operational efficiencynot 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.
Guidewire InsuranceNow
- 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
Guidewire InsuranceNow
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Guidewire InsuranceNow 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 Guidewire InsuranceNow if
- You need policy administration.
- You also want claims management.
Questions people ask
- Is Applied Epic or Guidewire InsuranceNow better?
- Neither clearly leads. Applied Epic starts at On request and Guidewire InsuranceNow at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Applied Epic or Guidewire InsuranceNow?
- Applied Epic starts at On request and Guidewire InsuranceNow at On request.
- Does Applied Epic or Guidewire InsuranceNow run on more platforms?
- Applied Epic runs on Web, Windows, Ios, Android. Guidewire InsuranceNow 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 Guidewire InsuranceNow is typically brought in for.
- What can Applied Epic do that Guidewire InsuranceNow cannot?
- Applied Epic covers Policy management, Client management, Commission tracking, Real-time carrier downloads. Guidewire InsuranceNow covers Policy administration, Claims management, Billing, Customer portal. Both handle Document management, SOC2, ISO27001, Data encryption.