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Head-to-head · ACA Compliance Software

1095 Mate vs BoomTax

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score 1095 Mate #6 in ACA Compliance Software 7.4/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit 1095 Mate
BoomTax #7 in ACA Compliance Software 6.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit BoomTax

1095 Mate leads on 0 checks, BoomTax on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest score1095 Mate · 7.4/10
  • Free planonly BoomTax
  • Most features1095 Mate · 3 of 4

1095 Mate scores higher on our rubric for aca compliance software: 7.4 against 6.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.

BoomTax offers free plan; 1095 Mate doesn't.

1095 Mate is the better fit for windows users seeking one-time ACA form software. BoomTax is the better fit for businesses needing 1099 filing, not ACA reporting.

  • 1095 Mate fits best

    Windows users seeking one-time ACA form software

  • BoomTax fits best

    Businesses needing 1099 filing, not ACA reporting

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Side by side

Feature 1095 Mate 7.4/10 Visit ↗ BoomTax 6.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.4 6.3
Ranking #6 in ACA Compliance Software #7 in ACA Compliance Software
Best for Windows users seeking one-time ACA form software Businesses needing 1099 filing, not ACA reporting
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $349 one-time $349/yr
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Self-hosted Cloud
Platforms Windows Web
Support Email, Live chat Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Integrations 9 integrations 10 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features 1095 Mate 3/4 · BoomTax 0/4
1095-C e-filing ✓ (best) Not checked yet
1094-C e-filing ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Payroll integrations ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Eligibility tracking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Employee form delivery Both Not checked yet
Employee capacity Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Creates employee 1095-C PDFs and supports paper filing
  • Imports employee data from CSV and Excel
  • Enterprise generates electronic submissions for IRS AIR upload
  • Supports IRS e-filing, status tracking and unlimited corrections for 1099s
  • Delivers recipient copies by mail, electronic delivery or PDF
  • Imports data from files and payroll providers, with accounting and payroll integrations
Cons
  • Runs on Windows only
  • Professional Edition is licensed for one standalone computer
  • IRS AIR submission files require Enterprise Edition
  • Listed form coverage centers on 1099, weakening its fit for ACA-focused buyers
  • The $349 ACA Premium price applies to Tax Year 2025 and covers up to 145 employees
  • Enterprise features such as Web API access and priority support are on the Enterprise plan
Our verdict

1095 Mate is Windows-based software for U.S. employers and tax professionals preparing Forms 1095-C and 1094-C. The vendor positions it for applicable large employers, accountants, tax filing bureaus, payroll service companies, and…

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Businesses handling information returns can use BoomTax to prepare, validate and file 1099, W-2 and ACA forms. Its audience includes businesses, payroll providers, accounting firms and enterprise teams. For buyers comparing ACA compliance…

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  1. 1095 MateACA Compliance Software 7.4Paid
  2. BoomTaxACA Compliance Software 6.3Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 1095 Mate — where it wins

    • Creates employee 1095-C PDFs and supports paper filing
    • Imports employee data from CSV and Excel
    • Enterprise generates electronic submissions for IRS AIR upload

    Where it doesn't

    • Runs on Windows only
    • Professional Edition is licensed for one standalone computer
    • IRS AIR submission files require Enterprise Edition

  • BoomTax — where it wins

    • Supports IRS e-filing, status tracking and unlimited corrections for 1099s
    • Delivers recipient copies by mail, electronic delivery or PDF
    • Imports data from files and payroll providers, with accounting and payroll integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Listed form coverage centers on 1099, weakening its fit for ACA-focused buyers
    • The $349 ACA Premium price applies to Tax Year 2025 and covers up to 145 employees
    • Enterprise features such as Web API access and priority support are on the Enterprise plan

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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