Comparison
Coinfig vs ZenLedger
ZenLedger is a US-focused crypto tax platform known for its tax-professional tooling and DeFi/NFT handling. Coinfig is built South-Africa-first, with a tax engine designed around South African rules, ZAR/SARB-aligned valuations and provenance-grade data.
The verdict (TL;DR)
Choose ZenLedger if you file in the United States and want its tax-professional features and DeFi/NFT support. Choose Coinfig if you file with SARS: Coinfig classifies for South African tax first, values in ZAR, gates each report behind a Data Completeness Score, and supports VALR, Luno and AltCoinTrader natively. ZenLedger's professional tooling and DeFi handling are genuine strengths; Coinfig wins on South African depth, provenance-grade data and an SA accountant directory.
Coinfig vs ZenLedger: feature comparison
| Feature | Coinfig | ZenLedger |
|---|---|---|
| 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 — 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 |
| 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 global exchanges |
| Accountant directory | Yes — built-in directory of crypto-literate SA accountants | Strong tax-professional tooling; not an SA directory |
| DeFi / NFT breadth | Core DeFi and NFT support; breadth expanding | Notable DeFi and NFT handling |
| Jurisdictions supported | South Africa (deep); other markets on the roadmap | Primarily US; some international support |
| 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 — 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 | ZenLedger |
|---|---|---|
| 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 — 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 tiered by transaction volume (tier structure only — verify current pricing on their site) |
| Accountant / practice | Accountant directory + multi-client workflow, client portfolio on Advanced | Tax-professional suite available (tier structure only — verify current pricing on their site) |
South African tax fit
| Aspect | Coinfig | ZenLedger |
|---|---|---|
| South African tax rules | South-Africa-first classification engine | Primarily US-oriented engine |
| Base currency | ZAR-native, SARB-aligned rates | Supports multiple fiat currencies |
| Report format | filing-ready capital gains + income summary | US tax forms and generic reports |
Integrations & data
| Aspect | Coinfig | ZenLedger |
|---|---|---|
| African exchanges | VALR, Luno, AltCoinTrader first-class | Global exchanges; limited African specificity |
| Global exchange breadth | Focused set, expanding | Broad global integration set |
| Data provenance | Own archival nodes + direct exchange APIs | Standard API and CSV imports |
Where ZenLedger is stronger
We think it's only fair to be clear about where ZenLedger genuinely leads:
- ZenLedger offers tax-professional tooling for accountants and CPAs.
- ZenLedger has notable DeFi and NFT transaction handling.
- ZenLedger has an established US user base.
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 ZenLedger: FAQ
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Sources
Every claim we make about ZenLedger is sourced below. Competitor features and pricing change over time — please verify current details on each linked page.
- ZenLedger offers tax-professional tooling for accountants and CPAs.ZenLedger for tax professionals
- ZenLedger provides DeFi and NFT transaction handling.ZenLedger home page
- ZenLedger offers a free tier with paid plans by transaction count.ZenLedger pricing page
This comparison reflects Coinfig's editorial view and publicly available information as at the review date. ZenLedger and other product names are trademarks of their respective owners; Coinfig is an independent product and is not affiliated with or endorsed by ZenLedger 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.