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Applied Epic vs HawkSoft

Updated June 2026 · A structured head-to-head comparison.

Insurance agency management.

Agency management for independents.

The verdict

Both Applied Epic and HawkSoft are credible insurance tools, and the right pick comes down to your priorities.

Applied Epic — Insurance agency management.

Choose HawkSoft if you'd rather have a higher overall rating (4.5/5). Agency management for independents.

Applied Epic vs HawkSoft: side by side

DimensionApplied EpicHawkSoft
Starting priceCustomCustom
Free planNoNo
Pricing modelSubscriptionSubscription
Best forInsurance Agencies, BrokersIndependent Agencies
PlatformsWebWeb, Windows
Rating4.1/54.5/5Winner

Applied Epic key facts

Vendor
Applied Systems
Pricing
Subscription — Custom
Free tier
No
Platforms
Web
Best for
Insurance Agencies, Brokers
Editor rating
4.1 / 5
Founded
1983
Headquarters
University Park, IL, USA

HawkSoft key facts

Vendor
HawkSoft
Pricing
Subscription — Custom
Free tier
No
Platforms
Web, Windows
Best for
Independent Agencies
Editor rating
4.5 / 5
Founded
1995
Headquarters
Canby, OR, USA

Frequently asked questions

Is Applied Epic better than HawkSoft?

Neither is universally better — HawkSoft edges ahead on overall rating, but the best choice depends on price, platforms, and your use case. See the side-by-side table above.

Is Applied Epic or HawkSoft cheaper?

Applied Epic is the more affordable of the two to get started, at custom. Applied Epic starts at custom; HawkSoft starts at custom.

Can Applied Epic replace HawkSoft?

Yes for most teams — both are insurance tools with heavily overlapping features. The main trade-offs are pricing and platform support, covered in the comparison above.