Compare Bitwave vs. Recap

Bitwave provides comprehensive services for bookkeeping, accounting, tax management, invoicing, bill payments, and payroll specifically tailored for the DeFi and cryptocurrency sectors. With Bitwave, monitoring your DeFi return on investment and managing your digital asset treasury becomes straightforward and efficient. The task of calculating taxes related to cryptocurrencies and DeFi activities can be quite intricate, especially for businesses involved in these digital transactions. It is essential for such businesses to accurately track the cost basis of their digital assets and the associated tax implications. Fortunately, Bitwave presents an all-encompassing solution for managing crypto and DeFi tax tracking, which streamlines the end-of-quarter processes significantly. Our advanced enterprise digital asset platform seamlessly integrates blockchain data with your accounting systems, facilitating the preparation of your crypto tax obligations. Additionally, we offer features for cost averaging and specific identification, enabling you to generate detailed reports and select the tax strategy that aligns with your business needs. Furthermore, our platform conveniently updates mark-to-market valuations to reflect the current worth of your holdings, alongside tracking your crypto gains and losses meticulously, ensuring you are always informed about your financial standing. This holistic approach not only simplifies compliance but also empowers businesses to make informed financial decisions.

Recap is privacy-first crypto tax software built in the UK. It was founded in 2018 by Dan and Ben, who felt that existing crypto accounting tools neither followed UK tax rules properly nor protected users' financial data. Connect supported exchanges, wallets and blockchains, or import transactions by CSV, and Recap builds a full picture of your holdings in pounds, with near real-time sync. From there it calculates your Capital Gains Tax and income position under HMRC rules: the same-day rule, the 30-day bed and breakfast rule and Section 104 pooling, applied in statutory order. Each disposal on the report includes a match breakdown, so you can see which rule applied and why. Transfers between your own accounts are matched automatically using transaction hashes. Your data is encrypted on your device using AES-256 before it leaves your screen. The decryption keys stay with you, which means Recap has no way to read your information. The same engine also covers UK stocks and shares Capital Gains Tax, and there is a free UK CGT calculator on the Recap website. You can connect accounts and see your full calculated tax position before paying anything. Plans start at £119 per year and include capital gains and income reports, all historic and current tax years, unlimited integrations and accountant sharing, with a 30-day money back guarantee. Recap is a member of HMRC's Cryptoasset Industry Roundtable and of CryptoUK, was independently reviewed by Andersen LLP in March 2025, is certified to Cyber Essentials Plus, and won Best Tax Technology Product at the Tolley's Taxation Awards 2026. Support is UK-based and human.