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# Compare Macaw vs Sembley

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> Detailed comparison between Macaw and Sembley. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Macaw | Sembley |
| **Overall rating** | 3.6/5 | 5.0/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 22 | 40 |
| **Starting Price** | - | US$49.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep) | Email/Help Desk |
| **Training** | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Macaw

Insurance Brokers especially the Delegated Underwriting Authority Enterprises like MGAs, MGUs, Program Managers, Underwriting Managers and Lloyds Cover-holders.

### Sembley

Sembley helps commercial property and casualty (P\&amp;C) insurance brokers and agencies streamline their submissions and renewals process with an efficient, cloud-based platform.

## Key features

### Macaw

- Activity Dashboard
- Activity Tracking
- Client Portal
- Commercial
- Contact Management
- Customer Database
- Customer Portal
- Document Management
- Document Storage
- Document Templates
- For Insurance Industry
- Forms Management
- Insurance Management
- Insurance Policy Management
- Lead Management
- Property & Casualty
- Reminders
- Renewal Management
- Search/Filter
- User Management

### Sembley

- Activity Dashboard
- Activity Tracking
- Client Portal
- Commercial
- Contact Management
- Customer Database
- Customer Portal
- Document Management
- Document Storage
- Document Templates
- For Insurance Industry
- Forms Management
- Insurance Management
- Insurance Policy Management
- Lead Management
- Property & Casualty
- Reminders
- Renewal Management
- Search/Filter
- User Management

## Links

- [View Macaw Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/167497/macaw)
- [View Sembley Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1066970/sembley)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/167497/1066970/macaw/vs/sembley)

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