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Hippo vs EZLynx

Hippo logo

Hippo

Software

Homeowners insurance reimagined

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
EZLynx logo

EZLynx

Software

All-in-one agency management and rating

From
$149/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 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; EZLynx pricing is not published; the vendor sets it by user count and by which products an agency takes
  • They diverge on capability: Hippo covers Personalized quotes, EZLynx covers Comparative rating.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Hippo and EZLynx actually diverge.

Attributes where Hippo and EZLynx differ
AttributeHippoEZLynx
Starting priceOn request$149/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
Founded20152003

Identical on both: free tier (No), platforms (Web, Ios, Android), 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 EZLynx

  • Comparative rating
  • Agency management
  • Client portal
  • Marketing automation
  • E-signature
  • Document management
  • Commission tracking
  • Mobile quoting

Both cover

  • Data encryption
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • Ios support

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 EZLynx
  • Bundling home coverage with auto, flood, pet or landlord add on policiesnot EZLynx

EZLynx

  • Comparative quoting across carriers for home and autonot Hippo
  • Agency management with policy and client recordsnot Hippo
  • CRM and retention campaigns for an insurance booknot Hippo
  • Client portals and eSignature for policy documentsnot Hippo
  • Agency websites tied to the quoting systemnot 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

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Hippo

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

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

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 EZLynx if

  • You need comparative rating.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want agency management.
EZLynx review

Questions people ask

Is Hippo or EZLynx better?
Neither clearly leads. Hippo starts at On request and EZLynx at $149/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Hippo or EZLynx?
Hippo starts at On request and EZLynx at $149/month.
Does Hippo or EZLynx run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
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 EZLynx is typically brought in for.
What can Hippo do that EZLynx cannot?
Hippo covers Personalized quotes, Digital policy management, 24/7 customer support, Mobile app. EZLynx covers Comparative rating, Agency management, Client portal, Marketing automation. Both handle Data encryption, Cloud deployment, Web support, Ios support.
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