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Hippo vs Applied Epic

Hippo logo

Hippo

Software

Homeowners insurance reimagined

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Applied Epic logo

Applied Epic

Software

The most connected agency management system

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Hippo covers Personalized quotes, Applied Epic covers Policy management.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Hippo and Applied Epic differ
AttributeHippoApplied Epic
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Windows, Ios, Android
Founded20151983

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 Hippo

  • Personalized quotes
  • Digital policy management
  • 24/7 customer support
  • Mobile app
  • Smart home integrations
  • Claims support
  • Customizable coverage
  • Instant policy changes

Only in Applied Epic

  • Policy management
  • Client management
  • Commission tracking
  • Document management
  • Real-time carrier downloads
  • Workflow automation
  • Accounting integration
  • Mobile access

Both cover

  • Data encryption
  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

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

Hippo

  • Comparing home insurance quotes across multiple carrier partnersnot Applied Epic
  • Bundling home coverage with auto, flood, pet or landlord add on policiesnot Applied Epic

Applied Epic

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

Where each one falls short

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

Hippo

  • No premium figures are published; the site names only Basic and Enhanced coverage tiers and routes every quote through comparing personalized rates from over 70 carrier partners rather than Hippo's own underwriting

Applied Epic

Nothing recorded yet. See the Applied Epic review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Hippo

On request
  • Essential$undefined/month
    • Dwelling coverage
    • Personal property
    • Liability protection

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 Hippo if

  • You need personalized quotes.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want digital policy management.
Hippo review

Choose Applied Epic if

  • You need policy management.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Ios, Android.
  • You also want client management.
Applied Epic review

Questions people ask

Is Hippo or Applied Epic better?
Neither clearly leads. Hippo 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, Hippo or Applied Epic?
Hippo starts at On request and Applied Epic at On request.
Does Hippo or Applied Epic run on more platforms?
Hippo runs on Web, Ios, Android. Applied Epic runs on Web, Windows, Ios, Android.
What is Hippo best used for?
Hippo is most often used for comparing home insurance quotes across multiple carrier partners, bundling home coverage with auto, flood, pet or landlord add on policies. Of those, comparing home insurance quotes across multiple carrier partners and bundling home coverage with auto, flood, pet or landlord add on policies are not what Applied Epic is typically brought in for.
What can Hippo do that Applied Epic cannot?
Hippo covers Personalized quotes, Digital policy management, 24/7 customer support, Mobile app. Applied Epic covers Policy management, Client management, Commission tracking, Document management. Both handle Data encryption, Cloud deployment.
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