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Applied Epic vs NowCerts

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

Insurance agency management.

Affordable agency management.

The verdict

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

Applied Epic — Insurance agency management.

Choose NowCerts if you'd rather have a lower starting price (from $99/mo), a longer free trial (14 days) and a higher overall rating (4.4/5). Affordable agency management.

Applied Epic vs NowCerts: side by side

DimensionApplied EpicNowCerts
Starting priceCustomFrom $99/moWinner
Free planNoNo
Free trial14 daysWinner
Pricing modelSubscriptionSubscription
Best forInsurance Agencies, BrokersSmall Agencies
PlatformsWebWeb
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

NowCerts key facts

Vendor
NowCerts
Pricing
Subscription — From $99/mo
Free tier
Free trial (14 days)
Platforms
Web
Best for
Small Agencies
Editor rating
4.4 / 5
Founded
2011
Headquarters
Allen, TX, USA

Frequently asked questions

Is Applied Epic better than NowCerts?

Neither is universally better — NowCerts 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 NowCerts cheaper?

NowCerts is the more affordable of the two to get started, at from $99/mo. Applied Epic starts at custom; NowCerts starts at from $99/mo.

Can Applied Epic replace NowCerts?

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.