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Head-to-head · ACA Compliance Software

ACA Reporter vs Nelco ACA Reporting

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score ACA Reporter #2 in ACA Compliance Software 7.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit ACA Reporter
Nelco ACA Reporting #5 in ACA Compliance Software 7.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Nelco

ACA Reporter leads on 0 checks, Nelco ACA Reporting on 0, and 4 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 scoreACA Reporter · 7.9/10
  • Most featuresACA Reporter · 4 of 4

ACA Reporter scores higher on our rubric for aca compliance software: 7.9 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

ACA Reporter is the better fit for teams needing year-round ACA tracking and filing. Nelco ACA Reporting is the better fit for teams seeking ACA e-filing with API access.

  • ACA Reporter fits best

    Teams needing year-round ACA tracking and filing

  • Nelco ACA Reporting fits best

    Teams seeking ACA e-filing with API access

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Side by side

Feature ACA Reporter 7.9/10 Visit ↗ Nelco ACA Reporting 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.6
Ranking #2 in ACA Compliance Software #5 in ACA Compliance Software
Best for Teams needing year-round ACA tracking and filing Teams seeking ACA e-filing with API access
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Phone Phone
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ACA Reporter 4/4 · Nelco ACA Reporting 1/4
1095-C e-filing ✓ ✓
1094-C e-filing ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Payroll integrations ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Eligibility tracking ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Employee form delivery Both Both
Employee capacity Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Generates 1095-B/1095-C forms and electronically files 1094-C/1095-C
  • Tracks hours, eligibility, coverage offers and measurement periods year-round
  • Supports state reporting, backfiling, employee delivery and audit trails
  • Supports electronic filing of Forms 1095-B and 1095-C
  • Offers federal and direct state filing with filing updates and reports
  • Provides recipient copies by print, mail, and email
Cons
  • Pricing requires a consultation rather than a published plan list
  • Runs on the web, with no listed native desktop or mobile deployment
  • Support is offered by email and phone, not 24/7 coverage
  • Electronic filing availability can depend on a software partnership
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Listed support channel is phone
Our verdict

ACA Reporter is Points North’s cloud-based web platform for employers, benefits brokers and professional service firms managing Affordable Care Act obligations. It monitors employee hours, eligibility, coverage offers and measurement…

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Nelco ACA Reporting helps businesses prepare Forms 1095-B and 1095-C, file them electronically, and deliver recipient copies. Its capabilities are aimed at small, mid-market, and enterprise organizations that need ACA form filing and…

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  1. ACA ReporterACA Compliance Software 7.9Pricing on request
  2. Nelco ACA ReportingACA Compliance Software 7.6Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ACA Reporter — where it wins

    • Generates 1095-B/1095-C forms and electronically files 1094-C/1095-C
    • Tracks hours, eligibility, coverage offers and measurement periods year-round
    • Supports state reporting, backfiling, employee delivery and audit trails

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a consultation rather than a published plan list
    • Runs on the web, with no listed native desktop or mobile deployment
    • Support is offered by email and phone, not 24/7 coverage

  • Nelco ACA Reporting — where it wins

    • Supports electronic filing of Forms 1095-B and 1095-C
    • Offers federal and direct state filing with filing updates and reports
    • Provides recipient copies by print, mail, and email

    Where it doesn't

    • Electronic filing availability can depend on a software partnership
    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • Listed support channel is phone
  • ACA Reporter7.9/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad ACA compliance workspace for monitoring, filing, delivery and audit records.

    Visit ACA ReporterFull verdict →
  • Nelco ACA Reporting7.6/10 · Pricing on request

    ACA filing support with federal and state options, recipient delivery, and API access.

    Visit NelcoFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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