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Head-to-head · ACA Compliance Software

SyncStream Clear ACA (now Flex ACA) vs TaxBandits

  • 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
TaxBandits #8 in ACA Compliance Software 5.9/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit TaxBandits

SyncStream Clear ACA (now Flex ACA) leads on 0 checks, TaxBandits 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
  • Free trialonly TaxBandits
  • 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 5.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

SyncStream Clear ACA (now Flex ACA) is the better fit for employers managing ACA work with in-house teams. TaxBandits is the better fit for employers focused on payroll tax and year-end forms.

  • SyncStream Clear ACA (now Flex ACA) fits best

    Employers managing ACA work with in-house teams

  • TaxBandits fits best

    Employers focused on payroll tax and year-end forms

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Side by side

Feature SyncStream Clear ACA (now Flex ACA) 7.9/10 Visit ↗ TaxBandits 5.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 5.9
Ranking #3 in ACA Compliance Software #8 in ACA Compliance Software
Best for Employers managing ACA work with in-house teams Employers focused on payroll tax and year-end forms
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request $19/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Web Web, Chrome extension
Support Tickets, Docs Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs
Compliance SOC 2 SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS, 2FA
Integrations 3 integrations 8 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SyncStream Clear ACA (now Flex ACA) 4/4 · TaxBandits 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
  • Files federal 94x forms and supports state payroll-tax workflows
  • Plus adds state tax filing, payments, and reconciliation
  • Integrates with accounting tools and offers payroll-tax APIs
Cons
  • Requires contact with Selerix for pricing
  • Self-service means teams manage ACA work themselves
  • Available as a web-based cloud product
  • Its described forms and workflows focus on payroll tax, not ACA reporting
  • State filings, payments, and reconciliation are listed for Plus
  • No free plan; paid plans start at $19 per month
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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TaxBandits is a web-based tax compliance platform for businesses, tax professionals, and software providers. Its payroll workflows cover employee and contractor payroll, federal and state employment-tax filings, tax payments,…

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  1. SyncStream Clear ACA (now Flex ACA)ACA Compliance Software 7.9Pricing on request
  2. TaxBanditsACA Compliance Software 5.930-day trial

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

  • TaxBandits — where it wins

    • Files federal 94x forms and supports state payroll-tax workflows
    • Plus adds state tax filing, payments, and reconciliation
    • Integrates with accounting tools and offers payroll-tax APIs

    Where it doesn't

    • Its described forms and workflows focus on payroll tax, not ACA reporting
    • State filings, payments, and reconciliation are listed for Plus
    • No free plan; paid plans start at $19 per month
  • 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 →
  • TaxBandits5.9/10 · 30-day trial

    Payroll tax, reconciliation, and year-end forms at a monthly starting price of $19.

    Visit TaxBanditsFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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