Insurance · head to head
EZLynx vs QQCatalyst
QQCatalyst
Insurance
Vertafore agency management system for small independent agencies
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- On request
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: EZLynx pricing is not published; the vendor sets it by user count and by which products an agency takes; QQCatalyst vertafore development investment is concentrated on AMS360 and Sagitta, so QQCatalyst receives maintenance rather than significant new capability and buyers should plan for that.
- They diverge on capability: EZLynx covers Comparative rating, QQCatalyst covers Client and policy management.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which EZLynx and QQCatalyst actually diverge.
| Attribute | EZLynx | QQCatalyst |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $149/month | On request |
| Pricing model | subscription | quote |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | Web |
| Founded | 2003 | Unknown |
Identical on both: 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 EZLynx
- Comparative rating
- Agency management
- Client portal
- Marketing automation
- E-signature
- Mobile quoting
- 100+ carriers
- Applied Epic
Only in QQCatalyst
- Client and policy management
- Carrier download
- Workflow and activity tracking
- Sales pipeline
Both cover
- Document management
- Commission tracking
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
EZLynx
- Comparative quoting across carriers for home and autonot QQCatalyst
- Agency management with policy and client recordsnot QQCatalyst
- CRM and retention campaigns for an insurance booknot QQCatalyst
- Client portals and eSignature for policy documentsnot QQCatalyst
- Agency websites tied to the quoting systemnot QQCatalyst
QQCatalyst
- A small agency moving off spreadsheets and carrier websites to a system with real downloadnot EZLynx
- An agency that wants a Vertafore product without the cost and administration of AMS360not EZLynx
- A start-up agency that needs a policy system of record on day one for carrier appointmentsnot EZLynx
- A retiring principal keeping a small book running with minimal operational overheadnot EZLynx
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
EZLynx
- Pricing is not published; the vendor sets it by user count and by which products an agency takes
- Sold as separate pieces, the management system, the comparative rater and agency websites, so a full stack is several purchases
- Built for independent insurance agencies rather than carriers or brokers in other lines
QQCatalyst
- Vertafore development investment is concentrated on AMS360 and Sagitta, so QQCatalyst receives maintenance rather than significant new capability and buyers should plan for that.
- Leaving any agency management system is punishing because carrier download connections and years of policy history are bound to the vendor, and QQCatalyst is no exception.
- Reporting is basic compared with AMS360, so agencies that grow into wanting book analysis end up exporting data and rebuilding reports outside the system.
- Commercial lines servicing, particularly schedules, certificates at volume and complex account structures, is handled less thoroughly than in systems designed for larger agencies.
- The upgrade path within the Vertafore portfolio is a migration, not a switch, so growth into AMS360 carries a second implementation and a second data conversion cost.
Pricing, plan by plan
EZLynx
$149/month- Rating Engine$149/month
- Personal lines rating
- Real-time quotes
- Quote comparison
- Agency Pro$249/month
- Rating engine
- Agency management
- Client portal
- Enterprise$undefined/month
- All Pro features
- Commercial lines rating
- Multi-location
QQCatalyst
On request- QQCatalyst$undefined/year
- Agency management system
- Carrier download
- Commission tracking
Which should you pick?
Choose EZLynx if
- You need comparative rating.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want agency management.
Choose QQCatalyst if
- You need client and policy management.
- You also want carrier download.
Questions people ask
- Is EZLynx or QQCatalyst better?
- Neither clearly leads. EZLynx starts at $149/month and QQCatalyst at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, EZLynx or QQCatalyst?
- EZLynx starts at $149/month and QQCatalyst at On request.
- Does EZLynx or QQCatalyst run on more platforms?
- EZLynx runs on Web, Ios, Android. QQCatalyst runs on Web.
- What is EZLynx best used for?
- EZLynx is most often used for comparative quoting across carriers for home and auto, agency management with policy and client records, crm and retention campaigns for an insurance book, client portals and esignature for policy documents. Of those, comparative quoting across carriers for home and auto and agency management with policy and client records are not what QQCatalyst is typically brought in for.
- What can EZLynx do that QQCatalyst cannot?
- EZLynx covers Comparative rating, Agency management, Client portal, Marketing automation. QQCatalyst covers Client and policy management, Carrier download, Workflow and activity tracking, Sales pipeline. Both handle Document management, Commission tracking.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
EZLynx: How is EZLynx pricing structured?
EZLynx uses user-based pricing where costs depend on how many users the agency has. Pricing is tailored to the exact products and features needed, with no single flat rate. Network members usually receive discounts through their membership.
SourceQQCatalyst: Is QQCatalyst still being sold?
Yes, as the entry point in the Vertafore agency management range. Ask directly about roadmap commitments and the cost of moving to AMS360 later.
EZLynx: Does EZLynx publish pricing on its website?
No. EZLynx does not publish specific pricing amounts. The company emphasizes total cost of ownership and directs prospects to contact sales for a price tailored to their agency's needs.
SourceQQCatalyst: Why is switching agency systems so hard?
Because carrier download is the moat. Re-establishing download across every carrier and migrating policy history is the real cost, and it dwarfs the software fee.
EZLynx: Does EZLynx offer a free trial?
Yes. EZLynx offers a free trial, though the specific trial duration is not stated on its pricing page.
SourceQQCatalyst: Who should not buy it?
Agencies with substantial commercial lines complexity or an acquisition strategy, both of which push you towards AMS360 or Applied Epic sooner than you expect.
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