Software · head to head
Duck Creek Policy vs Applied Epic
Duck Creek Policy
Software
Flexible policy administration for modern insurers
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Applied Epic
Software
The most connected agency management system
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Duck Creek Policy covers Policy lifecycle management, Applied Epic covers Policy management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Duck Creek Policy and Applied Epic actually diverge.
| Attribute | Duck Creek Policy | Applied Epic |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | quote | subscription |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Windows, Ios, Android |
| Founded | 2000 | 1983 |
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 Duck Creek Policy
- Policy lifecycle management
- Product configuration
- Rating engine
- Underwriting workbench
- Forms management
- Billing integration
- Multi-line support
- Real-time quoting
Only in Applied Epic
- Policy management
- Client management
- Commission tracking
- Document management
- Real-time carrier downloads
- Workflow automation
- Accounting integration
- Mobile access
Both cover
- SOC2
- ISO27001
- Data encryption
- Cloud deployment
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Duck Creek Policy
- Policy administration
- Underwriting workflowsnot Applied Epic
- Rating and pricingnot Applied Epic
- Claims managementnot Applied Epic
- Billing operationsnot Applied Epic
Applied Epic
- Agency managementnot Duck Creek Policy
- Policy administration
- Commission managementnot Duck Creek Policy
- Client servicingnot Duck Creek Policy
- Carrier connectivitynot Duck Creek Policy
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.
Duck Creek Policy
- Pricing is not published; sold by quote through a sales process
- Cloud-only deployment; no on-premises option
Applied Epic
Nothing recorded yet. See the Applied Epic review.
Pricing, plan by plan
Duck Creek Policy
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Duck Creek Policy review.
Applied Epic
On request- Applied Epic$undefined/month
- Policy management
- Commission tracking
- Client portal
- Enterprise$undefined/month
- Everything in Standard
- Advanced analytics
- Custom integrations
Which should you pick?
Choose Duck Creek Policy if
- You need policy lifecycle management.
- You also want product configuration.
Choose Applied Epic if
- You need policy management.
- You work on Web, Windows, Ios, Android.
- You also want client management.
Questions people ask
- Is Duck Creek Policy or Applied Epic better?
- Neither clearly leads. Duck Creek Policy starts at On request and Applied Epic at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Duck Creek Policy or Applied Epic?
- Duck Creek Policy starts at On request and Applied Epic at On request.
- Does Duck Creek Policy or Applied Epic run on more platforms?
- Duck Creek Policy runs on Web. Applied Epic runs on Web, Windows, Ios, Android.
- What is Duck Creek Policy best used for?
- Duck Creek Policy is most often used for policy administration, underwriting workflows, rating and pricing, claims management. Of those, underwriting workflows and rating and pricing are not what Applied Epic is typically brought in for.
- What can Duck Creek Policy do that Applied Epic cannot?
- Duck Creek Policy covers Policy lifecycle management, Product configuration, Rating engine, Underwriting workbench. Applied Epic covers Policy management, Client management, Commission tracking, Document management. Both handle SOC2, ISO27001, Data encryption, Cloud deployment.