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Head-to-head · ACA Compliance Software

SyncStream Clear ACA (now Flex ACA) vs 1095 Mate

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score SyncStream Clear ACA (now Flex ACA) #3 in ACA Compliance Software 7.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Contact Selerix
1095 Mate #6 in ACA Compliance Software 7.4/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit 1095 Mate

SyncStream Clear ACA (now Flex ACA) leads on 0 checks, 1095 Mate 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

  • Highest scoreSyncStream Clear ACA (now Flex ACA) · 7.9/10
  • Most featuresSyncStream Clear ACA (now Flex ACA) · 4 of 4

SyncStream Clear ACA (now Flex ACA) scores higher on our rubric for aca compliance software: 7.9 against 7.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.

SyncStream Clear ACA (now Flex ACA) is the better fit for employers managing ACA work with in-house teams. 1095 Mate is the better fit for windows users seeking one-time ACA form software.

  • SyncStream Clear ACA (now Flex ACA) fits best

    Employers managing ACA work with in-house teams

  • 1095 Mate fits best

    Windows users seeking one-time ACA form software

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Side by side

Feature SyncStream Clear ACA (now Flex ACA) 7.9/10 Visit ↗ 1095 Mate 7.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.4
Ranking #3 in ACA Compliance Software #6 in ACA Compliance Software
Best for Employers managing ACA work with in-house teams Windows users seeking one-time ACA form software
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request $349 one-time
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Self-hosted
Platforms Web Windows
Support Tickets, Docs Email, Live chat
Integrations 3 integrations 9 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SyncStream Clear ACA (now Flex ACA) 4/4 · 1095 Mate 3/4
1095-C e-filing ✓ ✓
1094-C e-filing ✓ ✓
Payroll integrations ✓ ✓
Eligibility tracking ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Employee form delivery Both Both
Employee capacity Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Tracks ACA eligibility, including for variable-hour employees
  • Supports IRS e-filing and employee form distribution
  • Includes audit, error-check, and compliance risk workflows
  • Creates employee 1095-C PDFs and supports paper filing
  • Imports employee data from CSV and Excel
  • Enterprise generates electronic submissions for IRS AIR upload
Cons
  • Requires contact with Selerix for pricing
  • Self-service means teams manage ACA work themselves
  • Available as a web-based cloud product
  • Runs on Windows only
  • Professional Edition is licensed for one standalone computer
  • IRS AIR submission files require Enterprise Edition
Our verdict

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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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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  1. SyncStream Clear ACA (now Flex ACA)ACA Compliance Software 7.9Pricing on request
  2. 1095 MateACA Compliance Software 7.4Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • 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
  • 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 →
  • 1095 Mate7.4/10 · Paid

    A one-time-purchase Windows tool for ACA forms, with IRS AIR submission files in Enterprise.

    Visit 1095 MateFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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