CoinTracking vs ZenLedger

CoinTracking combines cryptocurrency portfolio tracking, analysis, and tax reporting. Its country-specific reports cover more than 100 countries, including IRS Form 8949, HMRC, and ATO reports. It supports imports from more than 400 exchanges, wallets, and blockchains through API, CSV, or blockchain addresses; its engine detects DeFi swaps, staking rewards, NFT trades, and margin positions. Portfolio tools include more than 25 customizable reports, interactive charts, and profit-and-loss reports. Additional listed tools include AI Tax Saver, a CSV File Converter, and Source of Funds, with availability varying by plan and country. Android and iOS apps sync with an existing account. The free plan provides portfolio view only, while Starter is $49 a year and includes 200 transactions. A seven-day trial with unlimited imports is listed for the Free plan. CoinTracking says user data is stored in Germany, encrypted at rest and in transit, and handled under GDPR compliance. Its exchange connections use read-only API keys that cannot trade or withdraw funds.

ZenLedger calculates taxes on cryptocurrency, DeFi, and NFT activity and generates tax reports. Listed reports include IRS Schedule 1, Schedule D, and Form 8949. Its dashboard supports tax loss harvesting, and an end-of-year valuation report summarizes transactions and holdings across exchanges, wallets, and self-transfers in a spreadsheet. ZenLedger describes direct integrations with 400+ exchanges, 50+ blockchains, and 100+ DeFi and NFT protocols; API and CSV imports are also available. It lists TurboTax and TaxAct integrations for filing portfolio taxes. The service is aimed at crypto investors and tax professionals, with account management tools for accountants and CPAs. A free plan costs nothing; paid plans start with Silver at $49 a year, capped at 100 transactions. Gold costs $199 a year and allows up to 5,000 transactions; Platinum costs $399 a year and allows up to 15,000, with unlimited transactions offered for an additional $600. ZenLedger lists web access and support by phone, video, or chat seven days a week, 9 am–9 pm EST.