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HawkSoft vs PolicyGenius

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HawkSoft

Software

Agency management made simple

From
$199/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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PolicyGenius

Software

Simplified insurance shopping platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only PolicyGenius has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: HawkSoft the Internet Archive's capture of HawkSoft's homepage on 22 January 2019 named distinct product modules, HawkLink, Virtual Printer, HawkMail email marketing, an Agency Intelligence Reporting Suite, E-Signature and Rater, sold only via phone or contact sales with no price figures.; PolicyGenius pricing is quote only; the site states the final insurance policy premium for any policy is determined by the underwriting insurance company following application, with no rates published on site.
  • They diverge on capability: HawkSoft covers Client database, PolicyGenius covers Quote comparison.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which HawkSoft and PolicyGenius actually diverge.

Attributes where HawkSoft and PolicyGenius differ
AttributeHawkSoftPolicyGenius
Starting price$199/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, WebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded19952014

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 HawkSoft

  • Client database
  • Document management
  • Integrated accounting
  • Commission tracking
  • Email integration
  • Task management
  • Reporting
  • IVANS

Only in PolicyGenius

  • Quote comparison
  • Policy application
  • Digital underwriting
  • Claims filing
  • Document storage
  • Expert advisors
  • Mobile app
  • Multiple carriers

Both cover

  • Policy management
  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

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

HawkSoft

  • Agency managementnot PolicyGenius
  • Policy servicingnot PolicyGenius
  • Client managementnot PolicyGenius
  • Accountingnot PolicyGenius
  • Commission trackingnot PolicyGenius

PolicyGenius

  • Life insurance shoppingnot HawkSoft
  • Home insurance comparisonnot HawkSoft
  • Policy managementnot HawkSoft
  • Financial protectionnot HawkSoft

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

HawkSoft

  • The Internet Archive's capture of HawkSoft's homepage on 22 January 2019 named distinct product modules, HawkLink, Virtual Printer, HawkMail email marketing, an Agency Intelligence Reporting Suite, E-Signature and Rater, sold only via phone or contact sales with no price figures.

PolicyGenius

  • Pricing is quote only; the site states the final insurance policy premium for any policy is determined by the underwriting insurance company following application, with no rates published on site.

Pricing, plan by plan

HawkSoft

$199/month
  • HawkSoft CMS$199/month
    • Policy management
    • Client management
    • Document storage
  • HawkSoft Plus$349/month
    • All CMS features
    • Integrated accounting
    • Commission tracking

PolicyGenius

Free
  • Free Quote ToolFree
    • Compare life insurance quotes
    • Home insurance quotes
    • Auto insurance quotes
  • Premium Support$undefined/month
    • Expert advisor consultation
    • Personalized recommendations
    • Policy comparison

Which should you pick?

Choose HawkSoft if

  • You need client database.
  • You work on Windows, Web.
  • You also want document management.
HawkSoft review

Choose PolicyGenius if

  • You need quote comparison.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want policy application.
PolicyGenius review

Questions people ask

Is HawkSoft or PolicyGenius better?
Neither clearly leads. HawkSoft starts at $199/month and PolicyGenius at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, HawkSoft or PolicyGenius?
PolicyGenius has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $199/month for HawkSoft and Free for PolicyGenius.
Does HawkSoft or PolicyGenius run on more platforms?
HawkSoft runs on Windows, Web. PolicyGenius runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use PolicyGenius for free?
Yes. PolicyGenius has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. HawkSoft starts at $199/month.
What is HawkSoft best used for?
HawkSoft is most often used for agency management, policy servicing, client management, accounting. Of those, agency management and policy servicing are not what PolicyGenius is typically brought in for.
What can HawkSoft do that PolicyGenius cannot?
HawkSoft covers Client database, Document management, Integrated accounting, Commission tracking. PolicyGenius covers Quote comparison, Policy application, Digital underwriting, Claims filing. Both handle Policy management, Cloud deployment.
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