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Applied Epic vs Sure

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

Insurance agency management.

Insurance-as-a-service platform.

The verdict

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

Applied Epic — Insurance agency management.

Choose Sure if you'd rather have a higher overall rating (4.4/5). Insurance-as-a-service platform.

Applied Epic vs Sure: side by side

DimensionApplied EpicSure
Starting priceCustomCustom
Free planNoNo
Pricing modelSubscriptionSubscription
Best forInsurance Agencies, BrokersCarriers, Embedded Insurance
PlatformsWebWeb, Api
Rating4.1/54.4/5Winner

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

Sure key facts

Vendor
Sure
Pricing
Subscription — Custom
Free tier
No
Platforms
Web, Api
Best for
Carriers, Embedded Insurance
Editor rating
4.4 / 5
Founded
2015
Headquarters
Santa Monica, CA, USA

Frequently asked questions

Is Applied Epic better than Sure?

Neither is universally better — Sure 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 Sure cheaper?

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

Can Applied Epic replace Sure?

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.