CryptoLens vs CoinTracker: which is better for UK crypto tax?
CoinTracker is a polished US-built product where UK CGT rules are an afterthought. CryptoLens is UK-first: HMRC Section 104, same-day, 30-day bed-and-breakfasting and SA108 export are the default tax engine. £4.99/month (£59.88/yr)flat vs CoinTracker’s tiered ~£59 Hobbyist to ~£159 Premium per year.
CryptoLens vs CoinTracker — feature by feature
| Feature | CryptoLens | CoinTracker |
|---|---|---|
| HMRC Section 104 pooling | partial | |
| Same-day rule | partial | |
| 30-day bed-and-breakfast rule | partial | |
| 2024/25 split-rate CGT (taxpayer-favourable AEA allocation) | ||
| SA108 form export | ||
| Free tier with real value | partial | |
| 29 chains scanned from one paste | ||
| UK GBP-first pricing throughout | ||
| Starting price | £4.99/mo (£59.88/yr) | ~£59/yr Hobbyist |
| Mid tier | £4.99/mo (£59.88/yr) | ~£99/yr Premium entry |
| Top tier | £4.99/mo (£59.88/yr) | ~£159/yr Premium |
| Fumble Checker (lost gains) | ||
| Wallet Zodiac / Roast | ||
| Stripe + UK bank refunds within 14 days |
Based on CoinTracker’s publicly listed plans at the time of writing. CoinTracker may update pricing or features at any time — check cointracker.io for the latest.
Where CoinTracker wins
We’ll be straight — CoinTracker is a huge, well-funded US product and has real advantages we don’t pretend to match:
- •Coinbase official partnership. Coinbase recommends CoinTracker by name and the data sync is one-click. We support Coinbase via OAuth and CSV but we aren’t the official partner.
- •TurboTax / H&R Block e-file. Direct integration with US tax filing software. Irrelevant if you file in the UK — there is no equivalent direct submission from any crypto tax tool to HMRC’s Self Assessment, but it matters if you also have US filings.
- •Polished native mobile app. CoinTracker has dedicated iOS and Android apps. CryptoLens is a PWA — add to home screen and it works offline, but it’s not in the App Store.
- •More countries.CoinTracker supports tax outputs for the US, UK, Canada, Australia, India and more. We’re UK only.
Where CryptoLens wins
- •UK-first, not retrofitted.HMRC’s matching order is the default tax engine — not a country setting buried in preferences. The £3,000 AEA and 2024/25 split-rate CGT are pre-applied for the taxpayer’s benefit.
- •SA108-shaped export. Output lines up with the boxes on the HMRC Capital Gains pages. No translation step.
- •Cheaper above the Hobbyist tier. £4.99/month flat with unlimited transactions. CoinTracker Hobbyist is ~£59/year capped, Premium scales to ~£159/year.
- •Free tier with real features. Scan any wallet, fumble checker, gas tracker, DCA simulator, zodiac, roast — all free, no card.
- •A founder you can email. support@cryptolens.uk reaches Hayden directly. Feature requests routinely ship the same week.
- •Transparent indie status. UK-based, pre-revenue, no VC money. Some users prefer that. See /about.
Frequently asked questions
Is CryptoLens a real CoinTracker alternative for UK users?▾
Yes — and arguably a better fit. CoinTracker is built around IRS Form 8949 and US FIFO/HIFO methods. CryptoLens implements HMRC's matching order (same-day, 30-day bed-and-breakfasting, Section 104 pool) natively and exports a summary formatted for the SA108 pages of UK Self Assessment.
Will CoinTracker's tax export work for a UK return?▾
Technically you can use it, but you'll need to manually re-apply HMRC's matching order because CoinTracker defaults to US FIFO/HIFO. That's the exact manual work CryptoLens removes.
Is CryptoLens cheaper than CoinTracker?▾
For most UK holders, yes. CoinTracker's Hobbyist tier is roughly £59/year with a transaction cap, and Premium scales up to ~£159/year. CryptoLens is £4.99/month flat (£59.88/year) with no transaction caps. Cheaper than mid-tier CoinTracker once your transaction count grows.
Can I import my CoinTracker data?▾
Yes. Export your transaction history from CoinTracker as CSV and upload via Import → CSV in CryptoLens. For on-chain wallets you don't need to re-import — just paste the public address.
What does CoinTracker do that CryptoLens doesn't?▾
Coinbase partnership integration, TurboTax / H&R Block direct e-file, and a longer track record as a polished US product. If you're filing in the US, CoinTracker is the right tool. For the UK, CryptoLens is.
Try CryptoLens free — no card needed
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