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Applied Epic vs Guidewire PolicyCenter

Applied Epic logo

Applied Epic

Software

The most connected agency management system

From
On request
Rated
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Guidewire PolicyCenter logo

Guidewire PolicyCenter

Software

Core system for policy administration

From
On request
Rated
-

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Applied Epic covers Policy management, Guidewire PolicyCenter covers Policy lifecycle management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Applied Epic and Guidewire PolicyCenter actually diverge.

Attributes where Applied Epic and Guidewire PolicyCenter differ
AttributeApplied EpicGuidewire PolicyCenter
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded19832001

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
  • Document management
  • Real-time carrier downloads
  • Workflow automation
  • Accounting integration
  • Mobile access

Only in Guidewire PolicyCenter

  • Policy lifecycle management
  • Underwriting workbench
  • Rating engine
  • Product model framework
  • Forms management
  • Reinsurance management
  • Multi-line support
  • Real-time quoting

Both cover

  • 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 PolicyCenter
  • Policy administration
  • Commission managementnot Guidewire PolicyCenter
  • Client servicingnot Guidewire PolicyCenter
  • Carrier connectivitynot Guidewire PolicyCenter

Guidewire PolicyCenter

  • Policy administration
  • Underwritingnot Applied Epic
  • Product configurationnot Applied Epic
  • Rate managementnot 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 PolicyCenter

  • Pricing is not published; sold by quote through a sales process

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 PolicyCenter

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Guidewire PolicyCenter 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 PolicyCenter if

  • You need policy lifecycle management.
  • You also want underwriting workbench.

Questions people ask

Is Applied Epic or Guidewire PolicyCenter better?
Neither clearly leads. Applied Epic starts at On request and Guidewire PolicyCenter 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 PolicyCenter?
Applied Epic starts at On request and Guidewire PolicyCenter at On request.
Does Applied Epic or Guidewire PolicyCenter run on more platforms?
Applied Epic runs on Web, Windows, Ios, Android. Guidewire PolicyCenter 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 PolicyCenter is typically brought in for.
What can Applied Epic do that Guidewire PolicyCenter cannot?
Applied Epic covers Policy management, Client management, Commission tracking, Document management. Guidewire PolicyCenter covers Policy lifecycle management, Underwriting workbench, Rating engine, Product model framework. Both handle SOC2, ISO27001, Data encryption, Role-based access.

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