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Applied Epic vs Hippo

Applied Epic logo

Applied Epic

Insurance

The most connected agency management system

From
On request
Rated
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Hippo logo

Hippo

Insurance

Homeowners insurance reimagined

From
On request
Rated
-

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Applied Epic covers Policy management, Hippo covers Personalized quotes.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Applied Epic and Hippo actually diverge.

Attributes where Applied Epic and Hippo differ
AttributeApplied EpicHippo
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Ios, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android
Founded19832015

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 Hippo

  • Personalized quotes
  • Digital policy management
  • 24/7 customer support
  • Mobile app
  • Smart home integrations
  • Claims support
  • Customizable coverage
  • Instant policy changes

Both cover

  • Data encryption
  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Applied Epic

  • Agency managementnot Hippo
  • Policy administrationnot Hippo
  • Commission managementnot Hippo
  • Client servicingnot Hippo
  • Carrier connectivitynot Hippo

Hippo

  • Comparing home insurance quotes across multiple carrier partnersnot Applied Epic
  • Bundling home coverage with auto, flood, pet or landlord add on policiesnot 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.

Hippo

  • No premium figures are published; the site names only Basic and Enhanced coverage tiers and routes every quote through comparing personalized rates from over 70 carrier partners rather than Hippo's own underwriting

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

Hippo

On request
  • Essential$undefined/month
    • Dwelling coverage
    • Personal property
    • Liability protection

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 Hippo if

  • You need personalized quotes.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want digital policy management.

Questions people ask

Is Applied Epic or Hippo better?
Neither clearly leads. Applied Epic starts at On request and Hippo at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Applied Epic or Hippo?
Applied Epic starts at On request and Hippo at On request.
Does Applied Epic or Hippo run on more platforms?
Applied Epic runs on Web, Windows, Ios, Android. Hippo 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 Hippo is typically brought in for.
What can Applied Epic do that Hippo cannot?
Applied Epic covers Policy management, Client management, Commission tracking, Document management. Hippo covers Personalized quotes, Digital policy management, 24/7 customer support, Mobile app. Both handle Data encryption, Cloud deployment.

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