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Applied Epic vs Semsee

Applied Epic logo

Applied Epic

Insurance

The most connected agency management system

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Semsee logo

Semsee

Insurance

Small commercial insurance quoting that sends one submission to many carriers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Semsee has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Applied Epic covers Policy management, Semsee covers Single submission to many carriers.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Applied Epic and Semsee differ
AttributeApplied EpicSemsee
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionPer user per month
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded1983Unknown

Identical on both: 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 Semsee

  • Single submission to many carriers
  • Appetite checker
  • Class code finder
  • Direct appointment quoting
  • ACORD forms
  • Auto-fill
  • Proposal generation
  • Wholesale and MGA access

What people use each for

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

Applied Epic

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

Semsee

  • A personal lines agency starting to write small commercial that has no commercial appointments and needs market access without meeting carrier production requirementsnot Applied Epic
  • A retail agency quoting twenty BOP submissions a month that is losing hours retyping the same risk into six carrier portalsnot Applied Epic
  • A wholesaler that wants a structured intake form so retail agents stop sending incomplete submissions by emailnot Applied Epic
  • An agency checking appetite before spending time on a submission that no carrier on its panel will writenot 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.

Semsee

  • The free tier only quotes Semsee's own carrier panel, so the workflow consolidation most agencies actually want, running their own appointments through one form, costs fifty dollars per user per month on top.
  • Carrier coverage is concentrated in small commercial lines such as BOP, general liability and workers compensation, so anything with real complexity still goes to the carrier portal or the underwriter by email.
  • Quotes returned are indicative for many carriers and still subject to underwriting referral, so an agent can present a number to a client and see it change at bind, which damages trust.
  • The March 2026 acquisition by iBynd puts the product inside a wider distribution platform, and buyers should expect priority to shift towards iBynd's end-to-end ambitions rather than incremental improvements to standalone quoting.
  • Agency management system integration is limited, so quote and policy data frequently has to be re-entered into the AMS after binding, which reintroduces the duplicate entry the product exists to remove.

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

Semsee

Free
  • EssentialFree
    • Access to the Semsee carrier panel
    • Appetite checker
    • ACORD form generation
  • Professional$50/month
    • Everything in Essential
    • Quote your own direct appointed carriers
    • Class code finder
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • White labelled deployment
    • Advanced workflow
    • Carrier and MGA distribution features

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 Semsee if

  • You need single submission to many carriers.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want appetite checker.
Semsee review

Questions people ask

Is Applied Epic or Semsee better?
Neither clearly leads. Applied Epic starts at On request and Semsee at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Applied Epic or Semsee?
Semsee has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Applied Epic and Free for Semsee.
Does Applied Epic or Semsee run on more platforms?
Applied Epic runs on Web, Windows, Ios, Android. Semsee runs on Web.
Can I use Semsee for free?
Yes. Semsee 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 Semsee is typically brought in for.
What can Applied Epic do that Semsee cannot?
Applied Epic covers Policy management, Client management, Commission tracking, Document management. Semsee covers Single submission to many carriers, Appetite checker, Class code finder, Direct appointment quoting.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Semsee: Is Semsee free?

The Essential tier is genuinely free and gives access to Semsee's own carrier panel. Quoting your own direct appointments requires the Professional tier at fifty dollars per user per month.

Semsee: Do I need carrier appointments to use it?

No. That is the main reason small agencies sign up, since Semsee's panel provides market access without production commitments.

Semsee: Is Semsee still independent?

No. iBynd acquired Semsee in March 2026, though the product is still sold under the Semsee name.

Semsee: Which lines does it cover?

Small commercial: business owners policy, general liability, workers compensation, commercial auto and some professional liability, depending on carrier.

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