Software · head to head
Applied Epic vs Ladder

Applied Epic
Software
The most connected agency management system
- From
- On request
- Rated
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The short version
- Only Ladder has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- They diverge on capability: Applied Epic covers Client management, Ladder covers Instant quotes.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Applied Epic and Ladder actually diverge.
| Attribute | Applied Epic | Ladder |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, Ios, Android | Web, Ios, Android |
| Founded | 1983 | 2016 |
Identical on both: 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
- Client management
- Commission tracking
- Real-time carrier downloads
- Workflow automation
- Accounting integration
- Mobile access
- IVANS
- Applied CSR24
Only in Ladder
- Instant quotes
- No medical exam required
- Fast underwriting
- Flexible terms
- Online application
- Digital policy delivery
- Beneficiary tracking
- Payment processing
Both cover
- Policy management
- Document management
- Data encryption
- Cloud deployment
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Applied Epic
- Agency managementnot Ladder
- Policy administrationnot Ladder
- Commission managementnot Ladder
- Client servicingnot Ladder
- Carrier connectivitynot Ladder
Ladder
- Life insurance shoppingnot Applied Epic
- Quick policy purchasenot Applied Epic
- Transparent quotesnot Applied Epic
- Digital policy administrationnot 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.
Ladder
- Sample illustration shows a 30-year-old healthy male paying about 28 USD per month for a 10-year term, with rates varying by individual qualification and no medical exam only available up to 3 million USD coverage
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
Ladder
Free- Get QuoteFree
- Instant term life quotes
- No medical exam
- Flexible coverage amounts
- Term Life Policy$undefined/month
- 10, 20, or 30-year terms
- Transparent pricing
- Fast underwriting
Which should you pick?
Choose Applied Epic if
- You need client management.
- You work on Web, Windows, Ios, Android.
- You also want commission tracking.
Choose Ladder if
- You need instant quotes.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want no medical exam required.
Questions people ask
- Is Applied Epic or Ladder better?
- Neither clearly leads. Applied Epic starts at On request and Ladder at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Applied Epic or Ladder?
- Ladder has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Applied Epic and Free for Ladder.
- Does Applied Epic or Ladder run on more platforms?
- Applied Epic runs on Web, Windows, Ios, Android. Ladder runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- Can I use Ladder for free?
- Yes. Ladder has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Applied Epic starts at On request.
- 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 Ladder is typically brought in for.
- What can Applied Epic do that Ladder cannot?
- Applied Epic covers Client management, Commission tracking, Real-time carrier downloads, Workflow automation. Ladder covers Instant quotes, No medical exam required, Fast underwriting, Flexible terms. Both handle Policy management, Document management, Data encryption, Cloud deployment.
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