Encircle vs. Guidewire ClaimCenter

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Encircle
Score 9.2 out of 10
N/A
Encircle is a field documentation solution for restoration contractors, used to capture photos, videos, notes, floor plans, moisture readings, drying logs, contents inventories, and e-signatures. With a mobile app designed to be used in the field under any conditions, restorers can quickly capture the facts to tell the story of a property loss. Encircle also features real-time sync between the web and mobile applications, so users can watch as the job file is populated with information…
$250
per month
Guidewire ClaimCenter
Score 9.1 out of 10
N/A
GuideWire Software in California offers ClaimCenter as an end-to-end insurance claims management system for personal, commercial or workers compensation, with automation designed to eliminate the need to perform low level tasks associated to managing claims.N/A
Pricing
EncircleGuidewire ClaimCenter
Editions & Modules
Small Shop
$250
per month
Medium Shop
$425
per month
Large Shop
$625
per month
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
EncircleGuidewire ClaimCenter
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsMonthly Encircle subscription fee includes unlimited users, unlimited data storage, and mobile & web application access. Optional subscription add-ons or pay-as-you-go pricing available for Encircle Floor Plan & Xactimate Sketch Integration. Encircle subscription includes all features, access to Encircle Floor Plan, a dedicated Customer Success Manager, personalized training & onboarding, access to EncircleU (15+ hours of IICRC and RIA CE credits), unlimited technical support, and digitization of standard business forms.
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Community Pulse
EncircleGuidewire ClaimCenter
User Ratings
EncircleGuidewire ClaimCenter
Likelihood to Recommend
9.2
(3 ratings)
9.0
(3 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
EncircleGuidewire ClaimCenter
Likelihood to Recommend
Encircle Inc.
Encircle is the best field software we have ever used. The designer must have worked in the field because every challenge we face has been addressed in the software. The ability to provide our Customers so many types of reporting in real time helps keep our company in the forefront of our Industry.
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Guidewire Software
ClaimCenter is well suited for any size insurance company, as it is easy to use, is intuitive in navigating through the screens, and helps keep adjusters and managers on top of respective claims inventories via the ability to create and assign "activities".
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Pros
Encircle Inc.
  • Real time reporting from the job site.
  • Very detailed drying reports for all of our water losses
  • Interactive reports for our customers including photos and videos.
  • Excellent content listing and photography options.
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Guidewire Software
  • Creates an efficient workflow
  • Intuitive interface simplifies training and mitigates some mistakes
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Cons
Encircle Inc.
  • Sometimes it takes a long time to load the job at the site.
  • As long as the internet signal is strong the software works beautifully. You can work offline in those cases where the signal is not good or not there at all.
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Guidewire Software
  • Challenging and complex integration with other systems
  • Anticipating more support from core implementation for a seamless end-to-end flow
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Support Rating
Encircle Inc.
No answers on this topic
Guidewire Software
Most interactions with support have been very helpful and led to the resolution of the issues. They were more than willing to help resolve issues and were knowledgeable. Also, the time to get an actual representative was much lower than many other vendors. Getting to additional tiers of support was a hassle at times, but once there the issues got resolved.
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Alternatives Considered
Encircle Inc.
They fail to have the same features and customer service
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Guidewire Software
We have been very happy users of ClaimCenter (currently on version 9) for over 15 years and have not had any reason to review other competitor claims management platforms.
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Return on Investment
Encircle Inc.
  • Increase in Average Job Size
  • Major Increase in the QUALITY of our documentation
  • The technician say it takes longer to do the handwritten paperwork, but I would argue that they weren’t doing it the correct way before and if they were, it’s actually faster using Encircle.
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Guidewire Software
  • ROI is still under assessment
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ScreenShots

Encircle Screenshots

Screenshot of the Encircle Claim Home Screen: Job documentation is captured in the app, which was designed to be used in the field.Screenshot of an Encircle Floor Plan: Used to captures and view 2D property floor plans directly from a smart phone.Screenshot of Encircle Reports: Detailed, organized, and professional reports can be created from any location.Screenshot of Encircle Hydro: Digital drying logs, moisture mapping, and an S500 compliant mitigation checklist for water damage restoration.Screenshot of Encircle Contents: Inventory contents are displayed and all the needed details are captured.