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Since January 1, 2026, new reporting requirements for crypto service providers have been in effect in the EU due to DAC8. Providers must collect certain customer data and transaction information and report it to the relevant tax authorities. The first annual reports for the 2026 tax year are generally scheduled for July 31, 2027. Anyone who does not correctly declare their crypto taxes risks back payments, interest, late payment penalties, and, in the worst case, criminal tax proceedings. A crypto tax tool is therefore no longer just a gimmick for many investors, but a practical aid for cleanly documenting transactions and preparing tax reports. We have extensively tested the most well-known providers and will show you which tool is best suited for your situation.
CoinTracking
Vorteile
- Sehr viele Börsen & Wallets
- Lifetime-Lizenz verfügbar
- Starke Steuer- & Analysefunktionen
Nachteile
- Interface wirkt teilweise veraltet
- Volle Funktionen relativ teuer
Blockpit Erfahrungen
Vorteile
- Anlage SO als fertiges PDF
- Vollständig auf Deutsch
- WISO- und SteuerGo-Export
Nachteile
- Kein kostenloser Steuerreport
- Weniger Integrationen als Koinly
- Blockpit Plus kostet extra
Blockpit kostenlos testen
Portfolio-Tracking kostenlos nutzen
Koinly Erfahrungen
Vorteile
- 10.000 kostenlose Transaktionen
- Starke DeFi- & NFT-Erkennung
- Automatischer Import via API
Nachteile
- Tool nicht auf Deutsch
- Kein WISO-/SteuerGo-Export
- Keine iOS-App
Our test winner and why
Our test winner for experienced investors in the DACH region is CoinTracking. No other tool in our comparison offers a comparable combination of depth of detail, German focus, long-standing market presence, and a network of tax advisors. For beginners, Blockpit may be the more pleasant choice due to its more modern interface. Those who trade internationally and use a lot of DeFi are often better served with Koinly.
If you prefer a more modern interface and tax optimization, go for Blockpit. If you trade internationally and need the best DeFi detection, take Koinly.
How we tested
For this comparison, we tested six crypto tax tools over a period of several weeks. For each tool, we imported real transactions from Bitvavo, Bitpanda, and Kraken, checked DeFi transactions on Ethereum, generated tax reports for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, and contacted support.
Our evaluation criteria:
- Import quality: How many crypto exchanges and wallets are supported? How well does the API import work?
- Tax report accuracy: Are the calculated profits correct? Is the “Anlage SO” (German tax form) created correctly?
- User-friendliness: How intuitive is the interface? Can a beginner manage?
- Value for money: How much does the tax report cost? Are there hidden costs?
- Support: In which language? How fast? Is there a network of tax advisors?
- Security: Which certifications? Where is the data stored?
- DAC8 preparation: Is the tool prepared for the new EU reporting requirements?
CoinTracking
CoinTracking is the longest-serving crypto tax tool on the market (founded in 2012) and is headquartered in Munich. The software supports over 300 exchanges and wallets and offers the largest advisory network of all tools with over 200 connected tax advisors.
What convinced us: The depth of detail is impressive. For every transaction, you see the rate, the price, the fees paid, and the average price of the respective coin. The portfolio tracker shows the development of your portfolio over time, broken down by exchanges and currencies. The “Anlage SO” is generated as a ready-to-use PDF, and the export to WISO and SteuerGo works smoothly. Support responds in German and usually within a few business days.
What bothered us: The user interface looks outdated compared to Blockpit and Koinly. For beginners, the range of functions is overwhelming at first glance. The free version only allows 200 transactions (Koinly allows 10,000).
Prices: From €10.99 per month (CoinTracking Pro, 3,500 transactions). There is also the option to purchase the tool as a lifetime license, which can make CoinTracking the cheapest provider in this comparison in the long run.
Suitable for: Experienced investors with many transactions who want maximum depth of detail and a German provider with a network of tax advisors.
To the detailed CoinTracking test
Blockpit
Blockpit was founded in 2017 in Linz (Austria) and specializes in the DACH region. The tax logic was audited by KPMG, and the company is TÜV AUSTRIA certified. In 2020, Blockpit acquired the German competitor Cryptotax, and in 2023, the Swiss competitor Accointing.
What convinced us: The most modern interface among all tested tools. Completely in German. The “Anlage SO” is generated as a ready-to-use PDF, and the export to WISO and SteuerGo works. The Tax Optimizer shows you in real-time which positions you can sell tax-free and when loss offsetting is worthwhile. According to Blockpit, users save an average of 2,395 euros in taxes with it. Unique: The proof of funds as a PDF if your bank questions the origin of crypto funds.
What bothered us: Fewer supported exchanges than CoinTracking and Koinly (200+ vs. 300+ or 800+). The introduction of Blockpit Plus (€48 extra per year) moved some functions behind another paywall, which caused criticism among existing customers. No free tax report.
Prices: From €49 per tax year (Lite, 500 transactions). Basic (€99, 5,000 TX), Pro (€199, 50,000 TX), Unlimited (€299).
Suitable for: DACH investors who want a German-language complete solution with “Anlage SO”, tax optimization, and a modern interface.
Koinly
Koinly was founded in 2018 in London and is the international market leader for crypto tax software. With over 800 supported exchanges, wallets, and blockchains, Koinly offers the greatest variety of integrations of all tools. Over 7,000 DeFi protocols are automatically recognized.
What convinced us: The DeFi detection is by far the best in the test. Swaps, liquidity pools, yield farming, staking rewards, and airdrops are automatically classified. The free plan allows 10,000 transactions including portfolio tracking, which is unrivaled on the market. Tax reports are generated for over 100 countries. The interface is modern and intuitive.
What bothered us: The entire interface and support are only available in English. There is no automatic export of the “Anlage SO”. The data is available and correct, but must be manually transferred to Elster. No iOS app.
Prices: From €49 per tax year (Newbie, 100 transactions). Hodler (€99, 1,000 TX), Trader (€179, 3,000+ TX).
Suitable for: International traders, DeFi power users, and everyone who trades on many different platforms and needs the greatest variety of integrations.
You can find more information in our Koinly review & test.
The big comparison: All tools at a glance
Note: The number of supported exchanges, wallets, blockchains, and functions can change constantly. Always check before purchasing whether your specific exchanges, wallets, and transaction types are supported by the respective provider.
| Criterion | CoinTracking | Blockpit | Koinly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Munich | Linz (AT) | London |
| Founded | 2012 | 2017 | 2018 |
| Exchanges/Wallets | 300+ | 200+ | 800+ |
| DeFi support | Yes | Yes | Best |
| NFT support | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Anlage SO (DE) | Yes, as PDF | Yes, as PDF | Data yes, manual export |
| KESt report (AT) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CH wealth tax | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| WISO/SteuerGo export | Yes | Yes | No |
| DAC8-ready | Prepared | Prepared | Prepared |
| Language (Tool) | DE + EN | DE + EN | EN only |
| Language (Support) | DE + EN | DE + EN | EN only |
| Mobile App | No | iOS + Android | Android only |
| Free TX (Tracking) | 200 | Unlimited | 10,000 |
| Free tax report | No | No | No |
| Price from (with report) | €39/tax year | €49/tax year | €49/tax year |
| Tax Optimization | No | Yes (Plus) | No |
| Proof of Funds | No | Yes (€19.99) | No |
| Lifetime license | Yes | No | No |
Which tax tool is right for me?
If you are a beginner and only trade on an exchange like Bitvavo or Bitpanda and make fewer than 100 trades per year, the Newbie package from Koinly or the Lite package from Blockpit is sufficient. Both cost €49 per tax year and cover simple portfolios.
If you actively trade on multiple exchanges and need the “Anlage SO” as a ready-to-use PDF, CoinTracking or Blockpit are the right choices for you. Both generate the “Anlage SO” and offer a WISO export. CoinTracking has more exchanges, Blockpit has the more modern interface.
If you are deep into DeFi with staking, lending, liquidity pools, and yield farming on different chains, Koinly is the first choice. Over 7,000 DeFi protocols are automatically recognized; no other tool comes close to this coverage.
If you live in Austria and need the KESt report, Blockpit is an obvious candidate. As an Austrian company, Blockpit is strongly focused on Austrian tax rules. The reports can be used as a basis for the tax return but do not replace an individual tax audit.
If you live in Switzerland and primarily need the asset value on December 31, basically any of the three tools will suffice. Swiss tax logic is less complex than German logic, as private capital gains are generally tax-free. Koinly or Blockpit on the free plan are enough for pure portfolio tracking.
If you are looking for the cheapest tool that works, start with Koinly’s free plan (10,000 transactions) and only upgrade if you need the tax report. For the report, the Newbie package (€49) is the cheapest option.
If you need the greatest variety of integrations because you trade on many different exchanges and chains, there is no way around Koinly. 800+ integrations are more than twice as many as any other tool.
If you want a completely German-language tool, choose CoinTracking or Blockpit. Both offer a completely German interface, German support, and German tax forms. With Koinly, only the tax report itself is in German; the interface and support are in English.
Why you need a crypto tax tool in 2026
The days when you could simply hide your crypto profits are over. With DAC8, new reporting requirements for crypto service providers have been in effect since January 1, 2026. Providers must collect certain customer data and transaction information and report it to the relevant tax authorities. In Germany, the directive was implemented through the Crypto Asset Tax Transparency Act (KStTG). Exchanges must submit the first reports for the 2026 tax year to the authorities by July 31, 2027, at the latest.
This means: In the future, the tax office will be able to find out much more easily what you are doing on your crypto exchanges. And it can compare your tax return with reported data. Anyone who does not declare their profits risks back payments, interest, and late payment penalties. In the worst case, there is a risk of criminal tax proceedings for tax evasion.
Overview of basic tax rules in Germany: Crypto profits from private disposal transactions are taxable if there is less than one year between purchase and sale and the total profit exceeds the tax-free limit of €1,000 per calendar year (since 2024, previously €600). Cryptocurrencies held for longer than one year can be sold tax-free. Income from staking, lending, and airdrops is considered other income and is taxable regardless of the holding period. Every exchange of one cryptocurrency for another is a taxable disposal transaction. Buying an NFT with ETH is also a tax-relevant process.
Different rules apply to Austria and Switzerland. You can find all the details in our tax articles for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
What you should look for when choosing
Choosing the right tax tool depends on your individual usage profile. The most important factors you should consider:
- The number of supported exchanges and wallets determines whether all your platforms are covered. Koinly leads here with 800+, followed by CoinTracking (300+). Check before purchasing whether your specific exchanges are supported. Quantity alone is not decisive; the quality of the integration (API vs. CSV) is just as important.
- The tax report format is particularly relevant for German users. CoinTracking and Blockpit generate the “Anlage SO” as a ready-to-use PDF and offer an export to WISO and SteuerGo. With Koinly, you have to transfer the numbers manually. For Austrian users, the KESt report is important, which all three tools in the comparison provide.
- DeFi and NFT detection is becoming increasingly important as more investors use decentralized protocols. Koinly automatically recognizes over 7,000 DeFi protocols and is the clear leader here. Blockpit and CoinTracking recognize common protocols; for exotic transactions, you occasionally have to make manual adjustments.
- You should consider the value for money per tax year, not per month. A tool that costs €99 per tax year can be more expensive in the long run than one with a lifetime license. CoinTracking is the only tool with a lifetime option.
- Headquarters and data protection play a role if it is important to you where your data is stored. CoinTracking (Munich) and Blockpit (Linz, data in DE/AT) offer the most security for DACH users here. Koinly (London) is subject to the UK GDPR.
- Customer service can be crucial during the peak tax season. CoinTracking and Blockpit offer German support. Koinly responds in English. CoinTracking (200+ advisors) and Blockpit offer a network of tax advisors.
Conclusion: This is the best crypto tax tool
There is no single perfect crypto tax tool. The right choice depends on who you are and what you need.
CoinTracking
Vorteile
- Sehr viele Börsen & Wallets
- Lifetime-Lizenz verfügbar
- Starke Steuer- & Analysefunktionen
Nachteile
- Interface wirkt teilweise veraltet
- Volle Funktionen relativ teuer
For experienced investors in the DACH region, CoinTracking is our test winner: German company, greatest depth of detail, “Anlage SO” as PDF, WISO export, and the largest network of tax advisors. If you prefer a more modern interface and tax optimization, Blockpit is the right choice. And if you trade internationally, are deep into DeFi, or need the greatest variety of integrations, you can’t go past Koinly.
No matter which tool you choose: start early. The regular deadline for submitting the 2025 tax return in Germany generally ends on July 31, 2026, if you are required to file and prepare the return yourself. Longer deadlines apply with professional tax advice. With DAC8, transparency towards tax authorities is also increasing significantly.
Note: This article does not constitute tax advice. The tax treatment of cryptocurrencies can vary depending on the country, transaction type, and personal situation. If in doubt, you should consult a tax advisor.
Frequently Asked Questions about Crypto Tax
- What happens if I don't do my crypto taxes?
Since DAC8, crypto exchanges automatically report your transaction data to the tax authorities. If your tax return does not match the reported data, the tax authorities can impose back payments, late payment penalties, and interest. In serious cases, you face tax criminal proceedings for tax evasion. Self-disclosure is often the safer path in such cases. We recommend consulting a tax advisor if you are unsure.
- Do I need a tax tool if I only buy and hold?
Even as a HODLer, you should document your purchase dates. If you sell your coins at some point, you have to prove to the tax office that you held them for more than a year. A tax tool helps you keep this documentation complete and gap-free. In addition, staking rewards must be taxed as income even for HODLers. In Switzerland, for example, you have to pay wealth tax on the cryptocurrencies you hold.
- Is there a free crypto tax tool?
No tool offers a free tax report. For pure portfolio tracking without a tax report, Koinly is the best option with 10,000 free transactions. Blockpit offers unlimited portfolio tracking on the free plan. CoinTracking allows 200 free transactions.
- What’s the best crypto tax tool in 2026?
In our test, CoinTracking is the test winner for the DACH region. For DeFi users and international traders, Koinly is the best choice. For investors who want a modern interface and tax optimization, we recommend Blockpit.
