SyncStream Clear ACA (now Flex ACA) vs BoomTax

SCSyncStream Clear ACA (now Flex ACA)7.9Visit BoomTax6.3Visit

Higher score SC SyncStream Clear ACA (now Flex ACA) #3 in ACA Compliance Software 7.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Contact Selerix

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BoomTax #7 in ACA Compliance Software 6.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit BoomTax

• SyncStream Clear ACA (now Flex ACA) fits best

  Employers managing ACA work with in-house teams

• BoomTax fits best

  Businesses needing 1099 filing, not ACA reporting

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Side by side

Feature	SCSyncStream Clear ACA (now Flex ACA) 7.9/10 Visit ↗	BoomTax 6.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.9	6.3
Ranking	#3 in ACA Compliance Software	#7 in ACA Compliance Software
Best for	Employers managing ACA work with in-house teams	Businesses needing 1099 filing, not ACA reporting
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	$349/yr
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Tickets, Docs	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2	SOC 2
Integrations	3 integrations	10 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SyncStream Clear ACA (now Flex ACA) 4/4 · 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	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Employee form delivery	Both	Not checked yet
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	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	Requires contact with Selerix for pricing Self-service means teams manage ACA work themselves Available as a web-based cloud product	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	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… Read the review →	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… Read the review →

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

• 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

• SCSyncStream 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 →
• BoomTax6.3/10 · Free plan

  Broad filing tools, but its strongest stated form coverage is 1099—not ACA.

  Visit BoomTaxFull verdict →