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Applied Epic vs Root Insurance

Applied Epic logo

Applied Epic

Insurance

The most connected agency management system

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Root Insurance logo

Root Insurance

Insurance

Car insurance priced primarily on driving behavior measured through an app test drive

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Applied Epic and Root Insurance actually diverge.

Attributes where Applied Epic and Root Insurance differ
AttributeApplied EpicRoot Insurance
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded1983Unknown

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 Root Insurance

Nothing recorded that Applied Epic does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Applied Epic

  • Agency managementnot Root Insurance
  • Policy administrationnot Root Insurance
  • Commission managementnot Root Insurance
  • Client servicingnot Root Insurance
  • Carrier connectivitynot Root Insurance

Root Insurance

  • Obtaining lower premiums through telematics-based driving behavior assessmentnot Applied Epic
  • Stabilizing insurance costs for budget-conscious and single-parent driversnot Applied Epic
  • Filing claims through mobile app within three minutesnot Applied Epic
  • Accessing roadside assistance for towing and emergency lockout servicesnot Applied Epic
  • Earning referral rewards by recommending to other driversnot 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.

Root Insurance

  • No specific pricing rates published on website
  • Quote-based model requires app download and test drive completion
  • Rates calculated primarily on driving habits with telematics data
  • Geographic restrictions apply (California and Maryland residents cannot use telematics-based pricing)

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

Root Insurance

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Root Insurance 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.
Applied Epic review

Choose Root Insurance if

Nothing in the data separates Root Insurance from Applied Epic on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Root Insurance review

Questions people ask

Is Applied Epic or Root Insurance better?
Neither clearly leads. Applied Epic starts at On request and Root Insurance at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Applied Epic or Root Insurance?
Applied Epic starts at On request and Root Insurance at On request.
Does Applied Epic or Root Insurance run on more platforms?
Applied Epic runs on Web, Windows, Ios, Android. Root Insurance 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 policy administration are not what Root Insurance is typically brought in for.
What can Applied Epic do that Root Insurance cannot?
Applied Epic covers Policy management, Client management, Commission tracking, Document management.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Root Insurance: How much does Root Insurance cost?

Root Insurance does not publish specific rates. Customers receive personalized quotes after completing a test drive period (several weeks) in the Root app. Savings up to $1,300 per year mentioned for best drivers.

Source
Root Insurance: How does Root determine insurance rates?

Root primarily bases rates on driving habits analyzed through smartphone sensor data and telematics collected during the app-based test drive period. Safe drivers receive lower personalized quotes.

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Root Insurance: What is the Root Insurance pricing model?

Root uses a quote-based model where customers download the app, complete a test drive, and receive a personalized insurance quote. Rates vary by individual driving behavior and geographic location.

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