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Head-to-head · ACA Compliance Software

ACA Reporter vs SyncStream Clear ACA (now Flex ACA)

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
ACA Reporter #2 in ACA Compliance Software 7.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit ACA Reporter
SyncStream Clear ACA (now Flex ACA) #3 in ACA Compliance Software 7.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Contact Selerix

ACA Reporter leads on 0 checks, SyncStream Clear ACA (now Flex ACA) on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

ACA Reporter and SyncStream Clear ACA (now Flex ACA) score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for aca compliance software; ACA Reporter sits at #2 and SyncStream Clear ACA (now Flex ACA) at #3 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.

ACA Reporter is the better fit for teams needing year-round ACA tracking and filing. SyncStream Clear ACA (now Flex ACA) is the better fit for employers managing ACA work with in-house teams.

  • ACA Reporter fits best

    Teams needing year-round ACA tracking and filing

  • SyncStream Clear ACA (now Flex ACA) fits best

    Employers managing ACA work with in-house teams

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Side by side

Feature ACA Reporter 7.9/10 Visit ↗ SyncStream Clear ACA (now Flex ACA) 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.9
Ranking #2 in ACA Compliance Software #3 in ACA Compliance Software
Best for Teams needing year-round ACA tracking and filing Employers managing ACA work with in-house teams
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Phone Tickets, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, HIPAA SOC 2
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ACA Reporter 4/4 · SyncStream Clear ACA (now Flex ACA) 4/4
1095-C e-filing ✓ ✓
1094-C e-filing ✓ ✓
Payroll integrations ✓ ✓
Eligibility tracking ✓ ✓
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
  • Tracks ACA eligibility, including for variable-hour employees
  • Supports IRS e-filing and employee form distribution
  • Includes audit, error-check, and compliance risk workflows
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
  • Requires contact with Selerix for pricing
  • Self-service means teams manage ACA work themselves
  • Available as a web-based cloud product
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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SyncStream Clear ACA is now called Flex ACA under Selerix. It is a standalone, guided self-service option for employers and in-house teams managing ACA compliance. The software covers employee eligibility tracking, including variable-hour…

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  1. ACA ReporterACA Compliance Software 7.9Pricing on request
  2. SyncStream Clear ACA (now Flex ACA)ACA Compliance Software 7.9Pricing 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

  • SyncStream Clear ACA (now Flex ACA) — where it wins

    • Tracks ACA eligibility, including for variable-hour employees
    • Supports IRS e-filing and employee form distribution
    • Includes audit, error-check, and compliance risk workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires contact with Selerix for pricing
    • Self-service means teams manage ACA work themselves
    • Available as a web-based cloud product
  • ACA Reporter7.9/10 · Pricing on request

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

    Visit ACA ReporterFull verdict →
  • SyncStream Clear ACA (now Flex ACA)7.9/10 · Pricing on request

    Flex ACA helps in-house teams track eligibility, prepare forms, and manage ACA filing workflows.

    Contact SelerixFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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