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Openly vs Applied Epic

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Openly

Software

Customizable homeowners insurance sold only through independent agents

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On request
Rated
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Applied Epic logo

Applied Epic

Software

The most connected agency management system

From
On request
Rated
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Where they differ

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

Attributes where Openly and Applied Epic differ
AttributeOpenlyApplied Epic
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWebWeb, Windows, Ios, Android
FoundedUnknown1983

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 Openly

Nothing recorded that Applied Epic does not also cover.

Only in Applied Epic

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

What people use each for

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

Openly

No use cases recorded yet. See the Openly review.

Applied Epic

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

Where each one falls short

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

Openly

  • Available in only 24 states as of August 2026, with Nevada still listed as coming soon
  • Policies are not sold directly to consumers; coverage must be obtained through an independent agent, as of August 2026

Applied Epic

Nothing recorded yet. See the Applied Epic review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Openly

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Openly 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 Openly if

Nothing in the data separates Openly from Applied Epic on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Choose Applied Epic if

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

Questions people ask

Is Openly or Applied Epic better?
Neither clearly leads. Openly 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, Openly or Applied Epic?
Openly starts at On request and Applied Epic at On request.
Does Openly or Applied Epic run on more platforms?
Openly runs on Web. Applied Epic runs on Web, Windows, Ios, Android.
What can Openly do that Applied Epic cannot?
Applied Epic covers Policy management, Client management, Commission tracking, Document management.

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