Comparison
Coinfig vs CoinTracker
CoinTracker is a large, US-centric crypto tax and portfolio platform with broad integrations and well-known tax-software partnerships. Coinfig is purpose-built for South Africa, with a South-Africa-first engine, ZAR/SARB-aligned valuations and provenance-grade data.
The verdict (TL;DR)
Choose CoinTracker if you primarily file in the United States or want a polished portfolio tracker with mainstream tax-software integrations. Choose Coinfig if you file with SARS: Coinfig classifies for South African tax first, values in ZAR against SARB-aligned rates, gates each report behind a Data Completeness Score, and supports VALR, Luno and AltCoinTrader as first-class connectors. CoinTracker's portfolio polish and US integrations are genuine strengths; Coinfig is the deeper fit for South African compliance and audit defence.
Coinfig vs CoinTracker: feature comparison
| Feature | Coinfig | CoinTracker |
|---|---|---|
| South-Africa-first classification engineCoinfig was designed around SARS rules first; most global tools localise South Africa as one market among many. | Yes, purpose-built for South African tax law | Partial, South Africa within a global, US-leaning engine |
| ZAR / SARB-aligned valuations | Yes, ZAR-native, SARB-aligned daily rates | Supports ZAR among many fiat currencies |
| Cost-basis methods | FIFO + specific identification | Multiple methods including FIFO |
| Data Completeness Score / audit-defence gatingCoinfig refuses to issue a report until data completeness clears a threshold, so the output is audit-defensible. | Yes, Data Completeness Score gates every report | No documented completeness-gating score |
| African-exchange coverage (VALR, Luno, AltCoinTrader) | Yes, VALR, Luno and AltCoinTrader as first-class connectors | Connects to Luno and major global exchanges |
| Accountant directory | Yes, built-in directory of crypto-literate SA accountants | Has a tax-professional / pro offering, not an SA directory |
| DeFi / NFT breadth | Core DeFi and NFT support; breadth expanding | Broad DeFi and NFT support |
| Jurisdictions supported | South Africa (deep); other markets on the roadmap | Many countries; strong US focus |
| Privacy model | Read-only API keys; data encrypted at rest | Read-only API keys; standard cloud security |
| Pricing model | Free through a trusted partner (one auto-synced account, up to 100 transactions). Starter R190/yr, Advanced R2,500/yr | Free tier; paid plans by transaction count (tier structure only, so verify current pricing on their site) |
Pricing compared
Rival pricing is described by tier structure only. Crypto tax pricing changes often, so always verify current pricing on each provider's site (see Sources).
| Plan | Coinfig | CoinTracker |
|---|---|---|
| Entry / free | Free through a trusted partner: one auto-synced account, up to 100 transactions, tax report for every year | Free tier for limited transactions (tier structure only, so verify current pricing on their site) |
| Paid plans | Starter R190/yr (1,000 tx, 5 sources), Advanced R2,500/yr (unlimited, all report types) | Paid plans scale by transaction volume (tier structure only, so verify current pricing on their site) |
| Accountant / practice | Accountant directory + multi-client workflow, client portfolio on Advanced | Tax-professional offering available (tier structure only, so verify current pricing on their site) |
South African tax fit
| Aspect | Coinfig | CoinTracker |
|---|---|---|
| South African tax rules | South-Africa-first classification engine | Global engine with strong US focus |
| Base currency | ZAR-native, SARB-aligned daily rates | Supports ZAR among many currencies |
| Report format | Capital gains + income summary as filing support | Country and US-form-oriented reports |
Integrations & data
| Aspect | Coinfig | CoinTracker |
|---|---|---|
| African exchanges | VALR, Luno, AltCoinTrader first-class | Connects to Luno and global exchanges |
| Global exchange breadth | Focused set, expanding | Broad global integration set |
| Data provenance | Own archival nodes + direct exchange APIs | Standard API and CSV imports |
Where CoinTracker is stronger
We think it's only fair to be clear about where CoinTracker genuinely leads:
- CoinTracker offers a polished portfolio-tracking experience alongside tax reporting.
- CoinTracker integrates with mainstream consumer tax-filing software, which helps US filers.
- CoinTracker supports a broad set of global exchanges and wallets.
Where Coinfig wins for South Africa
- South-Africa-first engine. Coinfig was built around South African tax rules first, not localised afterwards.
- ZAR-native, SARB-aligned valuations. Every disposal is valued in Rand against SARB-aligned daily rates.
- Provenance-grade data. Coinfig sources transactions from its own archival nodes and direct exchange APIs.
- Data Completeness Score. Reports are gated behind a completeness threshold so the output is audit-defensible.
- African-exchange moat. VALR, Luno and AltCoinTrader are first-class connectors.
- Accountant-first. A built-in directory connects you with crypto-literate South African accountants.
Coinfig vs CoinTracker: FAQ
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Sources
Every claim we make about CoinTracker is sourced below. Competitor features and pricing change over time, so please verify current details on each linked page.
- CoinTracker provides portfolio tracking alongside tax reporting.CoinTracker home page
- CoinTracker integrates with mainstream consumer tax-filing software.CoinTracker home page
- CoinTracker supports a broad set of exchanges and wallets.CoinTracker integrations page
- CoinTracker offers a free tier with paid plans by transaction count.CoinTracker pricing page
This comparison reflects Coinfig's editorial view and publicly available information as at the review date. CoinTracker and other product names are trademarks of their respective owners; Coinfig is an independent product and is not affiliated with or endorsed by CoinTracker or the South African Revenue Service (SARS). Competitor features and pricing change, so please verify current details on each provider's own site. This is general information, not tax advice.