Comparison
Coinfig vs TokenTax
TokenTax is a US crypto tax platform that combines software with full-service CPA tax filing. Coinfig is a South-Africa-first software tool with a tax engine designed around South African rules, ZAR valuations and an accountant directory rather than an in-house filing service.
The verdict (TL;DR)
Choose TokenTax if you want a done-for-you, full-service CPA experience for US filing. Choose Coinfig if you file with SARS and want a South-Africa-first engine, ZAR/SARB-aligned valuations, a Data Completeness Score for audit defence, and a directory of crypto-literate South African accountants to work with. TokenTax's full-service CPA model is a real strength for hands-off US filers; Coinfig's strength is South African depth, provenance-grade data and connecting you with the right SA accountant.
Coinfig vs TokenTax: feature comparison
| Feature | Coinfig | TokenTax |
|---|---|---|
| South-Africa-first classification engine Coinfig 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 — global engine, strong US orientation |
| ZAR / SARB-aligned valuations | Yes — ZAR-native, SARB-aligned daily rates | Supports multiple fiat currencies |
| Cost-basis methods | FIFO + specific identification | Multiple methods including FIFO and specific identification |
| Data Completeness Score / audit-defence gating Coinfig 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 global exchanges |
| Accountant directory | Yes — built-in directory of crypto-literate SA accountants | In-house full-service CPA filing (US) |
| DeFi / NFT breadth | Core DeFi and NFT support; breadth expanding | DeFi and NFT support |
| Jurisdictions supported | South Africa (deep); other markets on the roadmap | Primarily US-focused |
| Privacy model | Read-only API keys; data encrypted at rest | Read-only API keys; standard cloud security |
| Pricing model | Free workspace; R2,000/yr per final SARS report | Paid plans; higher tiers include full-service filing (tier structure only — verify current pricing on their site) |
Pricing compared
Rival pricing is described by tier structure only. Crypto tax pricing changes often — always verify current pricing on each provider's site (see Sources).
| Plan | Coinfig | TokenTax |
|---|---|---|
| Entry / free | Free workspace — import and reconcile at no cost | Paid plans from an entry tier (tier structure only — verify current pricing on their site) |
| Paid report | R2,000 per year per final SARS report | Tiered plans; full-service tiers cost more (tier structure only — verify current pricing on their site) |
| Accountant / full service | Accountant directory connects you to an SA accountant | In-house full-service CPA filing on higher tiers (tier structure only — verify current pricing on their site) |
South African tax fit
| Aspect | Coinfig | TokenTax |
|---|---|---|
| South African tax rules | South-Africa-first classification engine | Primarily US-oriented engine |
| Base currency | ZAR-native, SARB-aligned rates | Supports multiple fiat currencies |
| Filing model | Software + SA accountant directory | Software + in-house US CPA filing |
Integrations & data
| Aspect | Coinfig | TokenTax |
|---|---|---|
| African exchanges | VALR, Luno, AltCoinTrader first-class | Global exchanges; limited African specificity |
| Global exchange breadth | Focused set, expanding | Global integration set |
| Data provenance | Own archival nodes + direct exchange APIs | Standard API and CSV imports |
Where TokenTax is stronger
We think it's only fair to be clear about where TokenTax genuinely leads:
- TokenTax offers full-service tax filing handled by CPAs on higher plans.
- TokenTax handles complex transaction types and margin/futures trading.
- TokenTax is well suited to US filers who want a hands-off experience.
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 TokenTax: FAQ
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Sources
Every claim we make about TokenTax is sourced below. Competitor features and pricing change over time — please verify current details on each linked page.
- TokenTax offers full-service tax filing handled by CPAs on higher plans. TokenTax home page
- TokenTax markets handling of complex transaction types and margin/futures trading. TokenTax home page
- TokenTax uses paid plans, with full-service filing on higher tiers. TokenTax pricing page
This comparison reflects Coinfig's editorial view and publicly available information as at the review date. TokenTax and other product names are trademarks of their respective owners; Coinfig is an independent product and is not affiliated with or endorsed by TokenTax or the South African Revenue Service (SARS). Competitor features and pricing change — please verify current details on each provider's own site. This is general information, not tax advice.