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Vertafore AMS360 vs AgencyZoom

Vertafore AMS360 logo

Vertafore AMS360

Insurance

Modern agency management for growing agencies

From
On request
Rated
-
AgencyZoom logo

AgencyZoom

Insurance

Unified agency management and brokerage platform

From
$249/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Vertafore AMS360 no pricing is published, and the product page states no rate, tier or cost driver; AgencyZoom starts at $149 a month for independent agencies, rising to $349 for the Pro tier
  • They diverge on capability: Vertafore AMS360 covers Real-time carrier downloads, AgencyZoom covers Client management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Vertafore AMS360 and AgencyZoom actually diverge.

Attributes where Vertafore AMS360 and AgencyZoom differ
AttributeVertafore AMS360AgencyZoom
Starting priceOn request$249/month
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Ios, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android
Founded19692009

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Insurance).

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 Vertafore AMS360

  • Real-time carrier downloads
  • Workflow automation
  • Business intelligence
  • Commission management
  • IVANS
  • PL Rating
  • InsurLink
  • Microsoft Office

Only in AgencyZoom

  • Client management
  • Reporting
  • Carrier downloads
  • Mobile app
  • Carrier APIs
  • Docusign
  • Zapier
  • Ios support

Both cover

  • Policy management
  • Integrated accounting
  • Document management
  • Client portal
  • QuickBooks
  • Data encryption
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Vertafore AMS360

  • Agency management for insurance brokers, covering policies and clientsnot AgencyZoom
  • Tracking commissions, renewals and accounting for an insurance agencynot AgencyZoom

AgencyZoom

  • Lead management and prospecting for insurance agenciesnot Vertafore AMS360
  • Automated follow-up and winback campaignsnot Vertafore AMS360
  • Producer goal tracking and commission calculationnot Vertafore AMS360
  • Collecting Google reviews from policyholdersnot Vertafore AMS360
  • Multi-location management for captive agency groupsnot Vertafore AMS360

Where each one falls short

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

Vertafore AMS360

  • No pricing is published, and the product page states no rate, tier or cost driver
  • The only route to a figure is a phone call or contact form

AgencyZoom

  • Starts at $149 a month for independent agencies, rising to $349 for the Pro tier
  • All plans include up to 7 user seats and extra seats require contacting sales
  • Zapier, Google Reviews and two-way email and texting need the Growth tier at $199 a month
  • AgencyHR, the service centre and events automation are Pro only
  • Integrating with an agency management system may cost extra depending on the system

Pricing, plan by plan

Vertafore AMS360

On request
  • AMS360$undefined/month
    • Policy management
    • Integrated accounting
    • Real-time downloads
  • AMS360 Plus$undefined/month
    • All AMS360 features
    • Advanced analytics
    • API access

AgencyZoom

$249/month
  • Professional$249/month
    • Policy management
    • Accounting
    • Client management

Which should you pick?

Choose Vertafore AMS360 if

  • You need real-time carrier downloads.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Ios, Android.
  • You also want workflow automation.

Choose AgencyZoom if

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

Questions people ask

Is Vertafore AMS360 or AgencyZoom better?
Neither clearly leads. Vertafore AMS360 starts at On request and AgencyZoom at $249/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Vertafore AMS360 or AgencyZoom?
Vertafore AMS360 starts at On request and AgencyZoom at $249/month.
Does Vertafore AMS360 or AgencyZoom run on more platforms?
Vertafore AMS360 runs on Web, Windows, Ios, Android. AgencyZoom runs on Web, Ios, Android.
What is Vertafore AMS360 best used for?
Vertafore AMS360 is most often used for agency management for insurance brokers, covering policies and clients, tracking commissions, renewals and accounting for an insurance agency. Of those, agency management for insurance brokers, covering policies and clients and tracking commissions, renewals and accounting for an insurance agency are not what AgencyZoom is typically brought in for.
What can Vertafore AMS360 do that AgencyZoom cannot?
Vertafore AMS360 covers Real-time carrier downloads, Workflow automation, Business intelligence, Commission management. AgencyZoom covers Client management, Reporting, Carrier downloads, Mobile app. Both handle Policy management, Integrated accounting, Document management, Client portal.

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