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CryptoLens vs Recap — UK crypto tax, compared

Recap is a well-respected UK-built tax tool. CryptoLens adds free on-chain scanning without an account, a fumble checker, sentiment dashboard, and a flat £4.99/mo tier. Honest feature-by-feature comparison.

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CryptoLens vs Recap — feature by feature

FeatureCryptoLensRecap
UK-built, HMRC-aligned
Free tier — scan a wallet without signing up
Starting paid price£4.99 / monthPaid tiers (see Recap pricing)
HMRC Section 104 + bed-and-breakfast
Real-time Coinbase / Kraken / Binance API sync partial
CSV import for any exchange
On-chain wallet scan (paste an address) partial
Chains supported on-chain8 (SOL + 7 EVM)3 (ETH, BSC, Polygon)
Fumble checker (missed gains)
Market sentiment + trending
Public wallet leaderboard (opt-in)
Telegram price + whale alerts
REST API for developers
Pay by crypto (USDT, BTC, ETH)
For-accountants programme partial

Based on publicly documented features at the time of writing. Recap may update pricing and features; check their site for the latest.

Why people switch from Recap

Recap is a serious competitor — genuinely UK-built, Trustpilot-rated, and tax-accurate. Where CryptoLens differs: 1. **Free on-chain scan with no sign-up.** Paste any Ethereum, Solana, BSC, Polygon, Arbitrum, Optimism, Base or Avalanche address and get a full portfolio + tax preview in seconds. Recap requires an account before you see numbers. 2. **More than just tax.** CryptoLens bundles the tax calculator with a fumble checker (biggest missed gains vs ATH), live market sentiment, a public wallet leaderboard, Telegram alerts, whale alerts, and a developer API. Recap is tax-first; everything else is secondary. 3. **Flat, transparent pricing.** £4.99/mo for Pro, £19.99/mo for Developer, £49.99/mo for Business — all with unlimited transactions and crypto payment accepted. Where Recap still leads: direct real-time API sync with Coinbase / Kraken / Binance (we support CSV import for those today, with native API sync in the roadmap), and their accountants programme is more mature.

Frequently asked questions

Is CryptoLens a real alternative to Recap for UK filing?▾

Yes for most filers — CryptoLens implements the same HMRC matching rules (same-day, 30-day B&B, Section 104 pool) and produces a one-click SA108 summary. If you rely heavily on live Coinbase/Kraken/Binance API sync today, Recap is ahead on that specific feature.

What does CryptoLens do that Recap doesn't?▾

Free on-chain wallet scan without an account, fumble checker, live market sentiment dashboard, public leaderboards, Telegram alerts, whale alerts, a REST API, crypto payments, and a flat free-forever tier.

Can I get a free tax preview on both?▾

Recap's free tier is a tax preview behind a sign-up. CryptoLens' free tier shows you a tax preview with no account — just paste an address. A full HMRC export requires Pro (£4.99/mo) on CryptoLens.

How do I move from Recap to CryptoLens?▾

Export your transactions from Recap as CSV, then upload via Import → CSV in CryptoLens. On-chain wallets transfer automatically — just paste the public address.

Do both support Section 104 pooling properly?▾

Yes. Both apply HMRC's full matching order: same-day → 30-day bed-and-breakfast → Section 104 pool with averaged cost basis.

Which is cheaper?▾

CryptoLens is typically cheaper because the entry tier is £4.99/mo flat with unlimited transactions and includes a free-forever scan. Compare against Recap's latest pricing on their site for your specific transaction volume.

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