Insureon vs Alternative Balance

Two business insurance tools side by side. Prices are the starting plan a small business would pick, in USD.

Short version

  • Alternative Balance costs less for a six-person team.
  • Insureon fits retail shop, restaurant or café, agency or studio, trades or contractor, online store.
  • Insureon suits teams past ten people.
CompareInsureonInsureonAlternative BalanceAlternative Balance
In one lineCompare small business insurance quotes from several carriers onlineLiability cover for wellness, beauty, and fitness pros at $269 a year
Starting priceFrom $45/moFrom $22.42/mo
Six-person team$45/mo$22.42/mo
PlansFree to compare; general liability averages $45/mo for its small business customers; price depends on trade, state, and limits$269/yr paid in full ($2M per occurrence, $4M aggregate general and professional liability; equipment cover included); higher-risk services +$139 to +$454; no monthly option
Pricing modelPaidPaid
Free trial——
Usersn/an/a
IntegrationsNone neededEquipment and participant accident cover included
Team sizeJust me · 2–10 people · 11–50 peopleJust me
Available inUSUS
Phone supportPlans not statedEvery plan
Live chatNone listedEvery plan
Support hoursPhone: 8 a.m.–8 p.m. CT, Monday–FridayPhone: Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM (EST)
Incidents postedWe found no public status page for Insureon.We found no public status page for Alternative Balance.
Trustpilot score4.5 / 5 from 2,439 reviews3.2 / 5 from 1 reviews (few reviews)
Fit: Retail shop7520
Fit: Restaurant or café705
Fit: Service business8585
Fit: Agency or studio8210
Fit: Trades or contractor8525
Fit: Online store7210
Why people pick it
  • Several carriers from one application
  • Covers most small business policies
  • $2M/$4M limits for $269 a year
  • Equipment cover included
Where it falls short
  • Final price needs underwriting
  • Service runs through the broker
  • Yearly lump sum, no monthly payments
  • Only for wellness, beauty, and fitness practitioners
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Six-person prices are what a team of six would pay on the published plans; "Not listed" means those plans don't cover six. How we calculate prices

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