Cost comparison
Coinpanda charges an annual subscription. Only transactions from the previous calendar year are counted, and every plan includes tax reports for all years. Importing, reviewing transactions and portfolio tracking are unlimited on the free plan.
| Plan | Transactions in the previous year | Price per year |
|---|---|---|
| Free | unlimited import, no tax report | $0 |
| Hodler | 100 | $79 |
| Trader | 1,000 | $149 |
| Pro | 3,000 | $289 |
| Satoshi | 20,000 | $499 |
Above 20,000 transactions, every additional 100 transactions cost $0.69. Moving up to a higher plan only costs the difference. Payment is by credit card or Google Pay. Prices as of 1 November 2026 according to Coinpanda's German pricing page; the English pricing page lists Pro at $249 and Satoshi at $389.
ZenLedger bills in US dollars. Each plan covers one tax year, and the plans differ mainly in the number of transactions; all include unlimited exchanges, DeFi, staking and NFTs, the audit report, the FIFO, LIFO and HIFO methods, tax-loss harvesting and the TurboTax integration.
| Plan | Price per year | Transactions |
|---|---|---|
| Silver | USD 49 | up to 100 |
| Gold | USD 199 | up to 5,000 |
| Platinum | USD 399 | up to 15,000 |
| Platinum with unlimited transactions | USD 999 (USD 600 surcharge, including one hour of live support) | unlimited |
| Personal product consulting | USD 150 per hour | add-on |
How to save: Buying several tax years at once gets you a 10% discount. Since the plans differ mainly in the number of transactions, it pays to know your own count before buying.
As of November 1, 2026 according to ZenLedger's pricing page.
Pros & Cons
- More than 900 exchanges and wallets are supported, plus more than 2,000 DeFi protocols
- Tax reports available for 65+ countries
- Integrated DeFi, mining and staking tracking
- User-friendly setup is appreciated
- Free plan with no time limit: import, transaction review and portfolio tracking, you only pay when you download the tax reports
- Every plan includes tax reports for all years; only transactions from the previous calendar year are counted
- Audit support currently not available, occasionally criticized
- Mobile app only for Android on Google Play, currently not listed in the App Store
- Pricing tiers have room for improvement for more complex portfolios: $79 a year for 100 transactions, $149 for 1,000, $289 for 3,000 and $499 for 20,000, then $0.69 per 100 additional transactions
- Only the general tax report for Germany, Austria and Spain; dedicated forms exist for countries such as the US, Canada, the UK and France
- Supports over 400 exchanges, more than 50 blockchains and over 100 DeFi and NFT protocols
- Unlimited exchanges and wallets in every plan
- Expanded DeFi support integrated
- FIFO, LIFO, and HIFO tax methods available
- TurboTax integration and audit report in every plan
- 7-day support via chat, email, and other channels
- Transactions capped per plan: Silver up to 100, Gold up to 5,000, Platinum up to 15,000; unlimited costs USD 999 per year
- Country focus on the US, UK, and Australia; European coverage is room for improvement
- Native mobile app is room for improvement; currently used via the web version
- Tax forms tailored to the US (IRS Form 8949, Schedule D, Schedule 1)
Features
| available | DeFi support | available |
| not available | Tax advisor export | not available |
| available | FIFO method | available |
| available | LIFO method | available |
| available | API access | not available |
| not available | Mobile app | not available |
| not available | Free plan | not available |
| available | NFT tracking | available |
| available | Staking tracking | available |
| not available | Audit support | not available |
- Tax reports in 65+ countries, dedicated forms for countries such as the US, Canada, the UK and France
- Simple setup, even for beginners
- Chat and email support available
- Historical price data for more than 300,000 cryptocurrencies
- Access for tax advisers with their own client overview
- DeFi, staking, and NFTs in every plan
- CPA partnerships for professional tax advice
- Tax-Loss Harvesting tool for offsetting losses
- SOC-compliant security standards and 2FA
Details
Verdict
Both providers are practically level in our overall rating (4.2 to 4.3).
Coinpanda is especially appreciated for its user-friendly setup and broad international coverage. With more than 900 exchange and wallet integrations, more than 2,000 DeFi protocols and tax reports for more than 65 countries, the platform is one of the most broadly positioned tools in the comparison. Support for FIFO, LIFO and HIFO as tax methods also makes Coinpanda usable for German users; for Germany, Austria and Spain, however, there is only the general tax report, while Coinpanda offers dedicated forms for countries such as the US, Canada, the UK and France.
DeFi, mining and staking transactions are automatically recognized and categorized; since the first quarter of 2026, a Spam Center has flagged unwanted tokens and NFTs so they drop out of the portfolio and the tax calculation. The free plan, which has no time limit, allows importing, reviewing transactions and portfolio tracking; you only pay when you download the tax reports. According to the German pricing page, plans cost $79 a year for 100 transactions, $149 for 1,000, $289 for 3,000 and $499 for 20,000; only transactions from the previous calendar year are counted, and tax reports are available for all years. The setup is described as straightforward, which makes access easier for beginners.
Audit support is currently not available, which may be relevant for users with more complex tax requirements; tax advisers can, however, manage their clients' accounts through a dedicated access. A mobile app is only available for Android on Google Play and is currently not listed in the App Store. Overall, Coinpanda is seen as a solid choice for budget-conscious users looking for a user-friendly tool with international country coverage and reliable basic DeFi support.
ZenLedger is especially appreciated for its broad coverage: every plan supports unlimited exchanges as well as DeFi, staking, and NFTs. The number of transactions, however, is capped per plan: Silver allows up to 100, Gold up to 5,000, and Platinum up to 15,000. Unlimited transactions cost an extra USD 600. With over 400 exchanges, more than 50 blockchains and over 100 DeFi and NFT protocols, ZenLedger offers solid integration coverage, complemented by expanded DeFi support. The tax methods FIFO, LIFO, and HIFO are supported, which also makes it suitable for German users.
The integrated Tax-Loss Harvesting tool for offsetting losses is viewed positively as a useful additional feature. CPA partnerships provide access to professional tax advice when needed, and 7-day support offers above-average availability. SOC-compliant security standards and two-factor authentication contribute to data security. The homepage advertises a free start, but the pricing page does not list a free plan (as of November 1, 2026).
The country focus is on the US, the UK, and Australia, so European and especially German tax coverage is considered room for improvement. According to the pricing page (as of November 1, 2026), Silver costs USD 49, Gold USD 199, and Platinum USD 399 per year; with unlimited transactions, the total reaches up to USD 999. Buying several tax years at once saves 10%. The tax forms are tailored to the US, such as IRS Form 8949 and Schedule D. A native mobile app is not currently available. ZenLedger is therefore considered particularly suitable for high-volume traders in the Anglo-American market who use many exchanges and DeFi applications.