--- title: "Best Guidewire Alternatives 2026 | Capterra" description: "Looking for alternatives to Guidewire? Find out how Guidewire stacks up against its competitors with real user reviews, pricing information, and what features they offer." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/173704/InsuranceNow/alternatives/" page_type: "alternatives" language: "en" publication_date: "2026-09-29" --- # Guidewire alternatives Last updated on September 29th, 2026 The best Guidewire alternatives are Sembley (best overall), Jenesis Software (best budget option), and NowCerts (most reviewed). Together they hold 474 verified Capterra reviews, with overall ratings from 4.7 to 5.0 out of 5. Guidewire itself holds 3.1 out of 5 across 16 reviews. ### Guidewire - Rating: 3.1 out of 5 (16 reviews) - Ease of use: 3.3 out of 5 - Starting price: $1.00 /yr - Key features: 5 of 5 top category features --- ## Top alternatives Guidewire alternatives compared | Product | Rating difference | Ease of use | Starting price | Key features | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Jenesis Software](https://www.capterra.com/p/119068/Jenesis-Software/) — 4.7 out of 5 (284 reviews) | Rated 1.6 higher than this product | 4.7 out of 5 | $50.00 /user/mo | 5 of 5 top category features | | [Macaw](https://www.capterra.com/p/167497/Macaw/) — 3.6 out of 5 (22 reviews) | Rated 0.5 higher than this product | 3.2 out of 5 | Not available | 5 of 5 top category features | | [A1 Tracker](https://www.capterra.com/p/166909/A1-Tracker/) — 4.9 out of 5 (82 reviews) | Rated 1.8 higher than this product | 4.8 out of 5 | $250.00 /user/mo | 5 of 5 top category features | | [Applied Epic](https://www.capterra.com/p/70671/Applied-Epic/) — 4.2 out of 5 (142 reviews) | Rated 1.1 higher than this product | 3.9 out of 5 | $1000.00 /one-time | 5 of 5 top category features | | [GO-INSUR](https://www.capterra.com/p/190680/GO-INSUR/) | Not available | Not available | £500.00 /feature/yr | 5 of 5 top category features | | [EZLynx](https://www.capterra.com/p/102928/EZLynx/) — 3.7 out of 5 (75 reviews) | Rated 0.6 higher than this product | 3.7 out of 5 | Not available | 5 of 5 top category features | | [Sembley](https://www.capterra.com/p/10021105/Sembley/) — 5.0 out of 5 (40 reviews) | Rated 1.9 higher than this product | 4.8 out of 5 | $49.00 /user/mo | 4 of 5 top category features | | [NowCerts](https://www.capterra.com/p/132779/NowCerts/) — 4.8 out of 5 (150 reviews) | Rated 1.7 higher than this product | 4.7 out of 5 | $99.00 /mo | 5 of 5 top category features | | [Voltaire](https://www.capterra.com/p/166781/Voltaire/) — 4.6 out of 5 (8 reviews) | Rated 1.5 higher than this product | 4.8 out of 5 | Not available | 2 of 5 top category features | | [BriteCore](https://www.capterra.com/p/147243/BriteCore/) — 4.3 out of 5 (3 reviews) | Rated 1.2 higher than this product | 4.3 out of 5 | Not available | 5 of 5 top category features | --- ## Top Free alternatives to Guidewire The best free alternatives to Guidewire are Macaw, A1 Tracker, and GO-INSUR — all three offer a free plan alongside paid tiers. ### [Macaw](https://www.capterra.com/p/167497/Macaw/) — 3.6 out of 5 (22 reviews) - Free options: Free trial - Starting price: Not available ### [A1 Tracker](https://www.capterra.com/p/166909/A1-Tracker/) — 4.9 out of 5 (82 reviews) - Free options: Free trial - Starting price: $250.00 /user/mo ### [GO-INSUR](https://www.capterra.com/p/190680/GO-INSUR/) - Free options: Free trial - Starting price: £500.00 /feature/yr --- ## Top alternatives for SMBs Among reviewers from companies with 1-200 employees, the highest-rated Guidewire alternatives are Sembley (5.0), A1 Tracker (4.9), and Jenesis Software (4.7). ### [Sembley](https://www.capterra.com/p/10021105/Sembley/) - 38 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 across 38 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.9 out of 5 across 38 SMB reviews > "If there are issues or clunky bits, the team is willing to look into correcting them quickly." — Amanda M., Lead Commercial CSR (February 17, 2026) ### [A1 Tracker](https://www.capterra.com/p/166909/A1-Tracker/) - 24 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 across 24 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.8 out of 5 across 24 SMB reviews > "A1 have continually provided excellent service in the almost 3 years I have had the pleasure to work with them." — Bernard N., Technical Operations Project Manager (September 26, 2023) ### [Jenesis Software](https://www.capterra.com/p/119068/Jenesis-Software/) - 248 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.7 out of 5 across 248 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.7 out of 5 across 248 SMB reviews > "Awesome system to help keep work flow and office in order." — Carol S., Owner Agent (March 22, 2023) --- ## Find software for your specific use case ### Commercial Insurance - [BindHQ](https://www.capterra.com/p/148106/BindHQ/) — 4.3 out of 5 (12 reviews) - [Jenesis Software](https://www.capterra.com/p/119068/Jenesis-Software/) — 4.7 out of 5 (284 reviews) - [GO-INSUR](https://www.capterra.com/p/190680/GO-INSUR/) ### P&C Insurance - [Jenesis Software](https://www.capterra.com/p/119068/Jenesis-Software/) — 4.7 out of 5 (284 reviews) - [Macaw](https://www.capterra.com/p/167497/Macaw/) — 3.6 out of 5 (22 reviews) - [BindHQ](https://www.capterra.com/p/148106/BindHQ/) — 4.3 out of 5 (12 reviews) ### Policy Management - [Mitratech PolicyHub](https://www.capterra.com/p/242028/PolicyHub/) — 4.3 out of 5 (7 reviews) - [DocTract](https://www.capterra.com/p/184908/DocTract/) — 5.0 out of 5 (46 reviews) - [PowerDMS](https://www.capterra.com/p/121513/PowerDMS/) — 4.7 out of 5 (516 reviews) ### Insurance - [Macaw](https://www.capterra.com/p/167497/Macaw/) — 3.6 out of 5 (22 reviews) - [Jenesis Software](https://www.capterra.com/p/119068/Jenesis-Software/) — 4.7 out of 5 (284 reviews) - [NextAgency](https://www.capterra.com/p/171245/NextAgency/) — 4.9 out of 5 (41 reviews) ---