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PolicyGenius vs HawkSoft

PolicyGenius logo

PolicyGenius

Software

Simplified insurance shopping platform

From
Free
Rated
-
HawkSoft logo

HawkSoft

Software

Agency management made simple

From
$199/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only PolicyGenius has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: 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.; 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.
  • They diverge on capability: PolicyGenius covers Quote comparison, HawkSoft covers Client database.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which PolicyGenius and HawkSoft actually diverge.

Attributes where PolicyGenius and HawkSoft differ
AttributePolicyGeniusHawkSoft
Starting priceFree$199/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWindows, Web
Founded20141995

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 PolicyGenius

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

Only in HawkSoft

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

Both cover

  • Policy management
  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

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

PolicyGenius

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

HawkSoft

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

Where each one falls short

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

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.

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.

Pricing, plan by plan

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

HawkSoft

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

Which should you pick?

Choose PolicyGenius if

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

Choose HawkSoft if

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

Questions people ask

Is PolicyGenius or HawkSoft better?
Neither clearly leads. PolicyGenius starts at Free and HawkSoft at $199/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, PolicyGenius or HawkSoft?
PolicyGenius has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for PolicyGenius and $199/month for HawkSoft.
Does PolicyGenius or HawkSoft run on more platforms?
PolicyGenius runs on Web, Ios, Android. HawkSoft runs on Windows, Web.
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 PolicyGenius best used for?
PolicyGenius is most often used for life insurance shopping, home insurance comparison, policy management, financial protection. Of those, life insurance shopping and home insurance comparison are not what HawkSoft is typically brought in for.
What can PolicyGenius do that HawkSoft cannot?
PolicyGenius covers Quote comparison, Policy application, Digital underwriting, Claims filing. HawkSoft covers Client database, Document management, Integrated accounting, Commission tracking. Both handle Policy management, Cloud deployment.

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