Allstate vs. Liberty Mutual: Which Insurance Company Is Better in 2026?

Allstate’s lower rates make it a good choice for cost-conscious drivers, but Liberty Mutual has more robust coverage offerings and discounts.

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Allstate and Liberty Mutual are two of the largest car insurance companies in the country, with 10.18% and 3.27% of the U.S. auto insurance market share, respectively.[1]

Allstate offers lower average rates to drivers. But Liberty Mutual has more comprehensive coverage add-ons. The right insurer for you will vary based on your unique situation and coverage needs.

Here’s what you need to know about Allstate and Liberty Mutual to help you decide which one is the better car insurance company for you.

Quick Facts
  • The average monthly cost of liability insurance is $72 from Allstate and $129 from Liberty Mutual.

  • Liberty Mutual scored significantly higher than Allstate in the 2025 J.D. Power U.S. Auto Claims Satisfaction Study, but Allstate earned a higher overall customer satisfaction ranking.

  • Both companies offer several discounts that can help you save on car insurance costs.

Allstate vs. Liberty Mutual: Our verdict

Allstate and Liberty Mutual are two of the largest U.S. auto insurers. Each company offers a full suite of car insurance policy options in most U.S. states.

Allstate offers lower rates than Liberty Mutual on average, making it the clear choice for drivers seeking competitive rates. It also has a slightly higher financial strength rating than Liberty Mutual. But Liberty Mutual is the better choice for drivers seeking robust add-on coverage offerings and a variety of discounts.

Both insurers have mixed customer satisfaction ratings — Liberty Mutual ranks higher for claims satisfaction, while Allstate ranks higher for overall customer satisfaction.[2] [3] Liberty Mutual has a higher-than-average number of customer complaints filed with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), while Allstate has an average number of complaints.

Before purchasing coverage from either company, you should compare personalized quotes, coverages, and customer reviews to determine which one is best for you.

Allstate vs. Liberty Mutual

Data in this table has been sourced from Insurify’s users who have indicated they are insured with the listed providers

Allstate: Best for lower rates

User Reviews
3.8
IQ Score
The Insurify Quality (IQ) Score uses more than 15 criteria to objectively rate insurance companies on a one-to-ten scale. The Insurify editorial team researches insurer data to determine the final scores.
8.9 /10
Liability Only
Liability-only insurance, sometimes called minimum-coverage insurance, pays for bodily injury and property damage to others in an accident the policyholder causes. It does not pay for the insured’s own damages.
$72/mo
Full Coverage
Full-coverage car insurance generally includes liability, collision, and comprehensive coverage, and may include other optional coverages such as uninsured motorist coverage. Collision covers a policyholder’s repair or replacement costs in case of an accident. Comprehensive covers damages caused by non-accident events. The average quote displayed here reflects policies with the following coverage limits: $50,000 bodily injury liability per person; $100,000 bodily injury liability per accident; $50,00 property damage liability per accident; $1,000 collision deductible; and a $1,000 comprehensive deductible.
$148/mo
3.8
A solid optionBased on 10,899 verified driver reviews and ratings
Allstate's score
Industry average
Coverage options3.83.2
Customer service3.83.6
Discounts3.82.9
Policy transparency3.73.1
Value3.32.9
How drivers feel about Allstate

Drivers appreciate the friendly customer service and efficient claims processing, but many find the rates too high and experience unexpected price increases. Some also report poor communication from agents.

Based on analysis of verified reviews collected by Insurify

Best For
Accident forgiveness
Wide availability
Cheap rates
Showing recent national reviewsSee all 4,461 Allstate reviews
Constance
Verified Review
Unhappy Allstate customer
I cannot understand how rates continue to climb even when there are no accidents, claims, or driving infractions.
Sadie
Verified Review
My sunroof broke and the lady took very good care of me!
Amazing! Everyone is so friendly and helps me get to where I need to be.
Charly
Verified Review
Burlington WA - Undesirable Office
I had a bad experience with the Burlington WA staff. They never contacted me proactively and continued to collect my money without canceling my policy when I requested it. They also double-billed my roadside assistance. I miss my old Bellingham agent. When he retired, I was transferred to this office.
JD Power
J.D. Power data measures overall customer satisfaction and claims satisfaction based on a 1,000-point scale.
636
NAIC Index
Average amount of customer complaints relative to competitors on a 0-5 scale. A lower score represents fewer complaints.
1.02
A.M. Best
A.M. Best analyzes an insurer’s financials, operating performance, business profile, and other factors to generate an opinion-based rating of a company’s financial and credit strength. Ratings range from A++ (exceptional) to D (poor).
A-
Why we picked this company

Allstate offers affordable auto insurance rates. It also advertises eight discounts that you may use to potentially save more on coverage. Allstate has several additional coverages, including rideshare, accident forgiveness, and classic car insurance. The company has an A+ (Superior) financial strength rating from AM Best, which indicates a strong ability to pay out claims.

Pros
  • Several discounts

  • Accident forgiveness available

  • More affordable rates

Cons
  • Below-average claims satisfaction rating from J.D. Power

  • Poor customer ratings on Trustpilot and with the Better Business Bureau (BBB)

  • Higher-than-average number of customer complaints with the NAIC

Liberty Mutual: Best for coverage and discount offerings

User Reviews
3.4
IQ Score
The Insurify Quality (IQ) Score uses more than 15 criteria to objectively rate insurance companies on a one-to-ten scale. The Insurify editorial team researches insurer data to determine the final scores.
8.4 /10
Liability Only
Liability-only insurance, sometimes called minimum-coverage insurance, pays for bodily injury and property damage to others in an accident the policyholder causes. It does not pay for the insured’s own damages.
$129/mo
Full Coverage
Full-coverage car insurance generally includes liability, collision, and comprehensive coverage, and may include other optional coverages such as uninsured motorist coverage. Collision covers a policyholder’s repair or replacement costs in case of an accident. Comprehensive covers damages caused by non-accident events. The average quote displayed here reflects policies with the following coverage limits: $50,000 bodily injury liability per person; $100,000 bodily injury liability per accident; $50,00 property damage liability per accident; $1,000 collision deductible; and a $1,000 comprehensive deductible.
$207/mo
3.4
A solid optionBased on 4,025 verified driver reviews and ratings
Liberty Mutual's score
Industry average
Coverage options3.63.2
Customer service3.43.6
Discounts3.32.9
Policy transparency3.43.1
Value3.02.9
How drivers feel about Liberty Mutual

Drivers appreciate the ease of making payments and the company’s helpful customer service. But they dislike the frequent and unexplained rate increases, and some report difficulties in communication and claim handling.

Based on analysis of verified reviews collected by Insurify

Best For
Numerous discounts
New and financed vehicles
Accident forgiveness
Showing recent national reviewsSee all 1,943 Liberty Mutual reviews
Deborah
Verified Review
Dissatisfied with claim during 2 major storms.
I had a claim on my home insurance pertaining to the two bad storms we had in March and had trouble getting help with them. Both instances I had leaks that came into the house and garage from the roof. Liberty only gave me a check to cover the bathroom ceiling and not the other four rooms and also the garage. I never made a claim and had Liberty for 35 years.
Robert
Verified Review
Great luck with LIBERTY MUTUAL
Just shop for the best coverage and rate.
Stephen
Verified Review
Windshields
One of only two companies that offer glass coverage! Colorado sands the road in the winter, and you get a lot of pits in your windshield!
JD Power
J.D. Power data measures overall customer satisfaction and claims satisfaction based on a 1,000-point scale.
612
NAIC Index
Average amount of customer complaints relative to competitors on a 0-5 scale. A lower score represents fewer complaints.
4.28
A.M. Best
A.M. Best analyzes an insurer’s financials, operating performance, business profile, and other factors to generate an opinion-based rating of a company’s financial and credit strength. Ratings range from A++ (exceptional) to D (poor).
A
Why we picked this company

Liberty Mutual has many coverage add-ons, including unique coverages like original parts replacement, better car replacement, accident forgiveness, teachers’ auto insurance, and more.

Although Liberty Mutual has higher average premiums than Allstate, it has 13 discounts that can help you save money. Liberty Mutual earned one of the top rankings in the 2025 J.D. Power Auto Claims Satisfaction Study.

Pros
  • Numerous discounts

  • Accident forgiveness available

  • Above-average claims satisfaction rating from J.D. Power

Cons
  • More expensive premiums than some insurers

  • Poor customer ratings on Trustpilot and with the BBB

  • Below-average customer satisfaction rating from J.D. Power

Liberty Mutual vs. Allstate: Which is cheaper?

Allstate offers lower average premiums than Liberty Mutual, but how much you’ll pay will ultimately depend on your age, driving record, coverage level, credit history, and more.[4]

For example, having multiple violations on your driving record typically results in higher rates compared to a driver with a claims-free history. You should always compare insurance quotes from at least a few companies to find the cheapest coverage before committing to a policy.

Use the table below to find out which company offers lower rates for several different driver profiles. Average monthly premiums below reflect liability insurance quotes unless otherwise specified.

Disclaimer: Table data sourced from real-time quotes from Insurify's 500+ partner insurance providers and quote estimates from Quadrant Information Services. Actual quotes may vary based on the policy buyer's unique driver profile.

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Allstate vs. Liberty Mutual car insurance discounts

Allstate and Liberty Mutual each offer a suite of car insurance discounts to customers. For example, both insurers allow you to bundle your auto coverage with other insurance products, like life insurance, renters insurance, or home insurance, to save on premiums.

Liberty Mutual offers a few more discounts than Allstate, such as homeowner, military, and early shopper discounts. That said, Allstate has an anti-theft device discount that Liberty Mutual doesn’t.

The table below highlights how available discounts from Allstate and Liberty Mutual compare.

Discount
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Allstate
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Liberty Mutual
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Safe driver
Defensive driving course
Multi-policy
Multi-car
Low mileage
Telematics
Anti-theft device
New car
Military
Good student
Loyalty
Auto pay
Student away at school
Homeowner
Early shopper
Pay in full

Compare customer satisfaction and financial strength

Both Allstate and Liberty Mutual have strong financial stability ratings from AM Best and below-average overall customer satisfaction reviews. Liberty Mutual has a higher-than-average number of complaints filed with the NAIC, while Allstate has an average number. The companies have similarly poor customer reviews on the BBB website.

See how these two auto insurers compare in customer satisfaction and financial strength.

Score
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Allstate
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Liberty Mutual
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IQ Score8.98.4
Customer reviews3.8/5 (10,899 reviews)3.4/5 (4,025 reviews)
J.D. Power635/1,000617/1,000
AM Best ratingA+ (Superior)A (Excellent)
NAIC complaint index1.00 (average)4.21 (above average)
BBB customer reviews1.12 out of 5 stars1.08 out of 5 stars

Recent customer reviews of Allstate car insurance

Insurify asks drivers to share their experiences with auto insurance companies. Below, you can consider real, verified Allstate insurance reviews.

Constance
Verified Review
Unhappy Allstate customer
I cannot understand how rates continue to climb even when there are no accidents, claims, or driving infractions.
Sadie
Verified Review
My sunroof broke and the lady took very good care of me!
Amazing! Everyone is so friendly and helps me get to where I need to be.
Charly
Verified Review
Burlington WA - Undesirable Office
I had a bad experience with the Burlington WA staff. They never contacted me proactively and continued to collect my money without canceling my policy when I requested it. They also double-billed my roadside assistance. I miss my old Bellingham agent. When he retired, I was transferred to this office.
Brenda
Verified Review
Definitely Would Recommend
Very responsive and open about options.

Recent customer reviews of Liberty Mutual car insurance

Insurify collects real, verified customer reviews from Liberty Mutual drivers. If you’re looking for honest feedback about Liberty Mutual, you’ll find it below.

Deborah
Verified Review
Dissatisfied with claim during 2 major storms.
I had a claim on my home insurance pertaining to the two bad storms we had in March and had trouble getting help with them. Both instances I had leaks that came into the house and garage from the roof. Liberty only gave me a check to cover the bathroom ceiling and not the other four rooms and also the garage. I never made a claim and had Liberty for 35 years.
Robert
Verified Review
Great luck with LIBERTY MUTUAL
Just shop for the best coverage and rate.
Stephen
Verified Review
Windshields
One of only two companies that offer glass coverage! Colorado sands the road in the winter, and you get a lot of pits in your windshield!
Bethany
Verified Review
Don't Trust Liberty Mutual
Liberty Mutual offered $86, but then after hidden fees, they kept saying it was $130. I'm leaving them and going to something way cheaper.

Allstate Drivewise vs. Liberty Mutual RightTrack

Allstate and Liberty Mutual each offer telematics insurance programs, which can provide savings to good drivers.

Unlike pay-per-mile programs, which track the number of miles you drive, a telematics program tracks how you drive. Insurers use telematics to track driving behaviors like speed, hard braking, and phone usage. They then use this data to determine how safely you drive and how much they should charge you for coverage.

After an evaluation period with Allstate’s Drivewise or Liberty Mutual’s RightTrack, you may earn a discount or face higher car insurance rates, depending on your driving habits. For safe drivers, these programs can result in significant savings. For example, Liberty Mutual policyholders can save up to 30% through RightTrack.

The table below highlights the differences between Allstate’s Drivewise and Liberty Mutual’s RightTrack programs.

Feature
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Allstate Drivewise
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Liberty Mutual RightTrack
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Best forDrivers who want crash detectionDrivers who want higher savings
Savings potentialVaries based on driving behaviorUp to 30% (including up to 15% for enrolling)
How it worksUses your phone to track speed, braking, acceleration, and mileageUses your smartphone’s sensors to track speed, braking, and phone distractions
Availability48 states (not available in Alaska and California)40 states (limited availability)
Data trackedSpeed, braking, phone activity, and nighttime drivingHard braking, nighttime driving, rush hour driving, speed, and phone use
Mobile app rating (App Store/Google Play)

4.8/5 stars

4.0/5 stars

4.8/5 stars

4.6/5 stars

Driver feedback toolsReal-time trip scoring and feedbackTips and coaching
Gamified rewards✔ (Complete safe-driving challenges)✔ (Driver receives a score)
CompatibilitySmartphone app onlySmartphone app only

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Compare coverages: Allstate vs. Liberty Mutual

Both Allstate and Liberty Mutual offer a wide range of car insurance coverages. Notably, Allstate offers rideshare insurance, while Liberty Mutual doesn’t.

You’ll find a breakdown of some of the coverage each insurance company offers below.

Coverage
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Allstate
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Liberty Mutual
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Bodily injury liability (BI)
Property damage liability (PD)
Personal injury protection (PIP insurance)
Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage (UM/UIM)
Medical payments (MedPay)
Collision
Comprehensive
Roadside assistance
Rental reimbursement
Gap insurance
Classic car insurance
Rideshare insurance

Allstate vs. Liberty Mutual FAQs

The following information can help answer your remaining questions about coverage offerings from Allstate and Liberty Mutual.

  • Which is cheaper: Allstate or Liberty Mutual?

    Allstate offers lower average premiums to drivers. But the price you’ll face can vary dramatically based on your coverage level, deductible, bundling status, and more. On average, liability insurance costs $72 per month from Allstate and $129 from Liberty Mutual. Full-coverage insurance costs $148 per month from Allstate and $207 from Liberty Mutual.

  • Is Liberty Mutual good at paying claims?

    Yes. Liberty Mutual has a strong record of paying claims, according to the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Auto Claims Satisfaction Study. The insurer scored 730 out of 1,000 for claims satisfaction, compared to the study average of 700, indicating a solid claims process. Liberty Mutual also holds an A (Excellent) financial strength rating from AM Best.

  • Which insurance company has the better reputation?

    Both insurers have solid reputations, so it depends on what you’re looking for. Liberty Mutual has a higher claims satisfaction rating than Allstate, which is an important metric for potential customers. But Allstate tends to offer lower premiums.

  • Does GEICO own Liberty Mutual?

    No. GEICO doesn’t own Liberty Mutual. The insurer is a mutual company, which means its policyholders own it.

  • Which insurance company has the most complaints?

    Liberty Mutual’s higher NAIC complaint index score indicates this insurer has more complaints than Allstate.

Sources

  1. National Association of Insurance Commissioners. "2024 Top 25 Groups and Companies by Countrywide Premium."
  2. J.D. Power. "Satisfaction with Auto Insurance Claims Strained by Higher Deductibles, More Total Losses, J.D. Power Finds."
  3. J.D. Power. "It’s Now a Buyer’s Market for Auto Insurance, J.D. Power Finds."
  4. Insurance Infotmation Institute. "What determines the price of an auto insurance policy?."
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