Esurance vs. Progressive: Which Is the Best? (2026)
Esurance no longer sells new policies, so Progressive is a better option for auto insurance shoppers.
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Esurance is an Allstate company that operates 100% online. Licensed to sell car insurance in 43 U.S. states, Esurance’s technology helps drivers buy and manage their policies quickly and with little fuss. That said, Allstate actually writes Esurance policies — and Esurance no longer sells new policies.
Progressive operates in all 50 U.S. states plus Washington, D.C., and is America’s third-largest property and casualty insurance company.[1] While Progressive has an extensive selection of coverages, its chatbot isn’t very intuitive, and live customer service can be difficult to reach.
Read on to learn more about each of these insurers to determine if either is the right fit for you.
Quick Facts
On average, Progressive offers lower liability-only quotes than Esurance.
Progressive offers policies in all 50 U.S. states, whereas Esurance — which used to offer policies in 43 states — no longer writes new policies.
Progressive offers more insurance coverages than Esurance — including pet insurance, through its partner Pets Best.
Esurance vs. Progressive: The verdict
Esurance policies are underwritten by Allstate and are generally cheaper than Progressive policies. But Esurance doesn’t actively seek new business, and Progressive offers more discounts and policy options. Progressive has an Insurify Quality (IQ) Score of 8.7 out of 10, compared to Esurance’s score of 8.9.
The average rate for full coverage from Progressive is $146 per month. The average rate for liability coverage is $84. Esurance’s policies are written by Allstate, and the average rate for full-coverage insurance from Allstate is $148. The average rate for liability coverage is $72 per month.
Esurance coverage is relatively basic, but the company also offers gap coverage. Progressive’s loan/lease payoff coverage is less comprehensive than gap coverage, but it has a wider range of options, including rental car reimbursement.
Progressive also has better discounts, and more of them than Esurance, which only offers bundling discounts with renters insurance and discounts for using its telemetrics program.
Progressive has those plus a long list of additional discounts.
Progressive also ranked 19th in the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Auto Claims Satisfaction Survey, but Allstate, which writes Esurance’s policies, ranked eighth.[2]
Factor  | Esurance | Progressive |
|---|---|---|
| IQ Score | 8.9 (Allstate) | 8.7 |
| Customer satisfaction score | 882 (Allstate) | 870 |
| Average quote: liability only | $72 (Allstate) | $84 |
| Number of available discounts | 5 | 13 |
| Number of states where it operates | 43 | 50 |
Our editorial team spent more than 350 hours developing the Insurify Quality (IQ) Score and scoring insurance companies. The IQ Score objectively analyzes and calculates a score for insurers using more than 15 crucial criteria. The team weighted criteria by importance to the consumer — factors such as customer reviews and affordability influence the score more than availability and third-party ratings.
We rate each company on a 1 to 10 scale based on five categories: financial ratings, customer satisfaction, affordability, customer support and transparency, and availability. Insurify updates ratings once a year or as more recent information becomes available.
- Third-party financial ratings: Insurify uses data from AM Best, S&P, Moody’s, and more to compare insurance companies’ credit and ability to pay out future claims.
- Customer satisfaction: To calculate this score, Insurify analyzed more than 55,000 customer reviews across 155 car insurance companies. We also consider third-party ratings from J.D. Power, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, and Trustpilot.
- Affordability: Our data scientists analyzed more than 90 million real-time auto insurance rates from our partners across the U.S., as well as available discounts, to calculate an affordability score.
- Customer support and transparency: This measures coverage options, ease of claims filing, and the insurer's transparency surrounding discounts, coverages, and claims process.
- Availability and reach: Insurify scores availability and reach by identifying the number of states in which insurers offer coverage and company size by market share.
Esurance
Esurance doesn’t have its own listing in market-share data from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), nor does it rank for customer satisfaction in J.D. Power surveys, but the Better Business Bureau (BBB) gives it a B+.[3]
| 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 10,835 verified driver reviews and ratings
Allstate's score | Industry average | |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage options | 3.8 | 3.2 |
| Customer service | 3.8 | 3.6 |
| Discounts | 3.8 | 2.9 |
| Policy transparency | 3.7 | 3.1 |
| Value | 3.3 | 2.9 |
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
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Reviewed in New Jersey on May 27, 2026
Not happy with AllState. All they do is raise their prices, and I have no claims. When I ask for assistance, I have to give up something to get a better rate. They are not very helpful in driving down costs.
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Reviewed in Indiana on May 27, 2026
I've only been with them for 6 months. No problems so far (5).
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Reviewed in Indiana on May 26, 2026
When talking to the representative, they told me that when I switched from Geico to Allstate, I would keep the same coverage. But I found out I didn't, and everything was messed up.
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-
Progressive
Progressive is the second-largest writer of private passenger policies in the U.S. While it’s not a top performer in J.D. Power’s customer satisfaction surveys overall, it does rank in the top 10 or 11 companies in most regions of the U.S. and the top 20 nationwide.
| JD Power J.D. Power data measures overall customer satisfaction and claims satisfaction based on a 1,000-point scale. | 622 |
|---|---|
| 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. | 8.7 /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. | $84/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. | $146/mo |
How drivers feel about Progressive
Customers appreciate the insurer’s good customer service and initial affordability but dislike the consistent price increases and complex claims process.
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Verified Review
Reviewed in New York on May 28, 2026
Since I've been with them, I have not gotten into any accidents, yet my rate rose by $100.
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Reviewed in California on May 28, 2026
To start, I had minimum coverage for a very old car. Two incidents have happened since. I was a victim of a hit and run on the freeway, and Progressive denied my uninsured motorist coverage. I had to sue to get covered and get my car fixed and my medical injuries taken care of. They said they needed the information on the other car. It was a hit and run, there was no information. In the second incident, someone ran into me as I was backing out of my driveway. Although the person was speeding in a residential school zone, because I was moving at two miles per hour backing out of my gate, the law says I was at fault. That made no sense, and they did not provide respectable representation to address that. Now my insurance premium doubled this month. Welcome to the reality of Progressive Insurance. The ads do not represent the reality.
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Reviewed in Michigan on May 28, 2026
They have changed my price 3 times in one month. I have no idea why. I’m switching because I can’t get answers.
NAIC Index
Average amount of customer complaints relative to competitors on a 0-5 scale. A lower score represents fewer complaints.
0.97
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+
Esurance DriveSense vs. Progressive Snapshot
DriveSense and Snapshot are telematics programs that record data about your driving habits. If the data shows you to be a safe driver, you can earn discounts on your car insurance policy.
DriveSense is an app-based technology available in 35 of the 43 states where Esurance is available. Esurance will enroll you automatically when you start a rate quote and send you a link to download the app. You’ll get a discount for enrolling, but after that, you must record at least 50 trips per term to earn ongoing discounts.
To participate in Progressive’s Snapshot program, first request a quote. You can then enroll and choose to use either the mobile app or plug-in dongle. You’ll receive an average discount of $94 for signing up and a discount of $231 upon completion of the program, which usually lasts six months. But you should know that about 20% of drivers get a rate increase because of their high-risk driving.
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Esurance vs. Progressive: Which is the cheapest?
Allstate, which writes policies for Esurance, offers cheaper rates than Progressive, on average. But your unique situation can affect your car insurance rates dramatically.
Car insurance companies look at a wide range of factors to determine your premiums, including your age, gender, marital status, driving record, and more. This is why it’s important to compare quotes from several insurers to find the best policy for you.
Esurance: Cheapest for drivers with a clean driving record
Drivers without any incidents, like speeding tickets or at-fault accidents, typically pay lower rates for Esurance policies written by Allstate. Below, you can see how liability-only rates compare for drivers with a clean record.
Driver Type | Esurance (Written by Allstate) | Progressive |
|---|---|---|
| Clean driving record | $72 | $84 |
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.
Esurance: Cheapest for drivers with a speeding ticket
A speeding ticket on your record will negatively affect your insurance rates. If you have a ticket on your record, Esurance policies, written by Allstate, tend to be lower for liability coverage.
Driver Type | Esurance (Written by Allstate) | Progressive |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers with a speeding ticket | $97 | $0 |
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.
Esurance: Cheapest for teen drivers
Teen drivers pay some of the highest rates in the marketplace, but Esurance policies, written by Allstate, tend to be more affordable than Progressive.
Driver Type | Esurance | Progressive |
|---|---|---|
| 18-year-old | $154 | $0 |
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.
Esurance: Cheapest for senior drivers
Esurance offers cheaper rates for senior drivers than Progressive. Here, you can see the average rates below.
Driver Type | Esurance | Progressive |
|---|---|---|
| Senior drivers | $55 | $0 |
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.
Esurance: Cheapest for drivers with bad credit
Most states allow insurers to review your credit history during the underwriting process, and this means drivers with poor credit histories tend to pay more for car insurance than drivers with strong credit histories.
If you have a poor credit history, an Esurance policy, written by Allstate, tends to be more affordable than one written by Progressive.
Driver Type | Esurance | Progressive |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers with bad credit | $88 | $0 |
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.
Compare coverages: Esurance vs. Progressive
Both Progressive and Esurance offer standard coverage options, like bodily injury liability, property damage liability, personal injury protection, uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage, collision, and comprehensive coverage.
But there are some differences in each company’s extra coverage options. For example, Esurance offers rideshare coverage in only a few states, while Progressive has a wider offering. Esurance also offers conventional gap insurance, while Progressive offers loan/lease payoff coverage.
The table below breaks down some of the optional coverages available from either insurer.
Coverage | Esurance | Progressive |
|---|---|---|
| Gap insurance | Yes | Offers loan/lease payoff |
| Rideshare insurance | Yes (in some states) | Yes |
| Emergency road service coverage | Yes | No |
| Rental car reimbursement | Yes | Yes |
| Custom parts and equipment | Yes | Yes |
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Compare discounts: Esurance vs. Progressive
Both Esurance and Progressive offer a range of discounts to drivers.
But Progressive drivers have access to more discounts than Esurance drivers. While both insurance companies offer a bundling discount, Progressive offers many more policy types than Esurance.
For example, Progressive goes beyond renters insurance, homeowners insurance, and motorcycle insurance to offer boat insurance, business insurance, ATV insurance, pet insurance, flood insurance, life insurance, and more.
The table below illustrates which discounts are available to you through each insurance company.
Discount | Esurance | Progressive |
|---|---|---|
| Clean driving record | Yes | No |
| Defensive driving course | No | Yes |
| Multi-policy | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-car | Yes | Yes |
| Low mileage | No | No |
| Telematics (safe driving app) | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-theft device | Yes | No |
| New car | No | No |
| Military/affiliation | No | Yes |
| Good student | Yes | Yes |
Esurance vs. Progressive FAQs
If you’re still trying to decide whether Esurance or Progressive is the right insurer for you, consult the answers below.
Is Progressive or Esurance better for you?
It depends on what’s more important to you. Esurance no longer writes new policies, but you can seek coverage through its parent company, Allstate. Allstate rates are generally lower than Progressive. But Progressive offers more coverage options and discounts than Esurance.
Is Esurance good at paying claims?
Allstate, which owns Esurance, has an AM Best financial strength rating of A+ (Superior), which means the company is able to reliably pay out claims.
In addition, 69% of Esurance customers who file a photo claim see their claim approved for payment in just one day, according to the company.
Does Progressive or Esurance offer better auto insurance discounts?
“Better” depends on the number of discounts applicable to you, but it’s important to note that Progressive offers more discounts than Esurance.
Sources
- Insurance Information Institute. "Facts + Statistics: Insurance company rankings."
- J.D. Power. "Auto Insurers Manage Customer Expectations as Repair Cycle Times Double in Two Years, J.D. Power Finds."
- Better Business Bureau. "Esurance, Inc.."
Methodology
Insurify data scientists analyzed more than 190 million quotes served to car insurance applicants in Insurify’s proprietary database to calculate the premium averages displayed on this page. These premiums are real quotes that come directly from Insurify’s 500+ partner insurance companies in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Quote averages represent the median price for a quote across the given coverage level, driver subset, and geographic area.
Unless otherwise specified, quoted rates reflect the average cost for drivers between 20 and 70 years old with a clean driving record and average or better credit (a credit score of 600 or higher).
Liability-only premium averages correspond to policies with the following coverage limits:
- Bodily injury limits between state-minimum rates and $50,000 per person, $100,000 per accident
- Property damage limits between $10,000 and $50,000
- No additional coverage
- Comprehensive coverage with a $1,000 deductible
- Collision coverage with a $1,000 deductible
Quotes for Allstate, Farmers, GEICO, State Farm, and USAA are estimates based on Quadrant Information Services’ database of auto insurance rates.
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Daria Kelly UhligHome Insurance Writer, Realtor
Licensed Realtor with 10+ years in personal finance content
Contributor to Nasdaq and USA Today
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Konstantin HalachevVP of Engineering & Data Science
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Ph.D. in Computational Biology