Compare Basic Capital to other 401(k) providers

Side-by-side comparisons of plan operations, investment choice, compliance tooling and switching. Pick a provider to start.

Basic Capital vs.

Vestwell logo

Basic Capital is better for teams that want an AI assistant for plan data, continuous compliance monitoring and automated compliance remedy.

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Basic Capital vs.

Empower logo

Basic Capital is built for employers that want recordkeeping, administration, payroll coordination and proactive compliance workflows in one service relationship.

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Basic Capital vs.

Human Interest logo

Basic Capital is better for teams that want investment flexibility, mega backdoor Roth support and a brokerage window.

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Basic Capital vs.

Betterment logo

Basic Capital is better for teams that want advanced tax strategies, open-architecture investing, a brokerage window and AI reporting on plan data.

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Basic Capital vs.

Guideline logo

Basic Capital is better for teams that want advanced tax strategies, an open investment menu and a built-in brokerage window.

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Basic Capital vs.

Fidelity logo

Basic Capital is better for teams that want AI reporting on plan data, continuous compliance monitoring and automated compliance remedy.

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Basic Capital vs.

ADP logo

Basic Capital is better for teams that want 3(16) support from their provider, a built-in brokerage window and continuous compliance monitoring.

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Basic Capital vs.

Vanguard logo

Basic Capital is better for teams that want 3(16) support, a built-in brokerage window and continuous compliance monitoring.

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Basic Capital vs.

401GO logo

Basic Capital is better for teams that want mega backdoor Roth support, a brokerage window and stronger compliance tooling.

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Basic Capital vs.

Voya logo

Basic Capital is better for teams that want a full-service plan at any size, a broad fund menu with a built-in brokerage window and continuous compliance monitoring.

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Basic Capital vs.

Ubiquity logo

Basic Capital is better for teams that want a built-in brokerage window, continuous compliance monitoring and AI reporting on plan data.

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Basic Capital vs.

Slavic401k logo

Basic Capital is better for teams that want mega backdoor Roth support, a broad fund menu with a built-in brokerage window and continuous compliance monitoring.

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Basic Capital vs.

Ascensus logo

Basic Capital is better for teams that want an independent custodian, a broad fund menu with a built-in brokerage window and continuous compliance monitoring.

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Basic Capital vs.

Principal logo

Basic Capital is better for teams that want 3(16) support from their provider, a broad fund menu and continuous compliance monitoring.

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Plan migration should feel effortless for your team

Basic Capital offers a white glove service to support your move to our platform.
Let your old record-keeper know you're transitioning and our team will handle the rest.

The whole transition was honestly so easy. You guys came in, told me exactly what I needed to do and when. You didn't leave any room for errors. It was a complete white-glove service.

Dylan Whitmore

Head of Finance and Operations

Basic Capital Impact

94

%

Participation Rate

The whole transition was honestly so easy. You guys came in, told me exactly what I needed to do and when. You didn't leave any room for errors. It was a complete white-glove service.

Dylan Whitmore

Head of Finance and Operations

The whole transition was honestly so easy. You guys came in, told me exactly what I needed to do and when. You didn't leave any room for errors. It was a complete white-glove service.

Dylan Whitmore

Head of Finance and Operations

Basic Capital Impact

94

%

Participation Rate

Switching to Basic Capital is easy

It takes two quick steps on your end: confirm a few plan details and forward one email we write for you. Basic Capital handles everything else.

We coordinate with your current provider

We reach out directly on your behalf to shepherd your plan through the transition.

We move your assets over

We work with your old recordkeeper and custodian so your plan’s funds transfer seamlessly.

We set up your employees’ accounts

With plan details, assets and payroll integrated, every account is ready. Most plans are live in 30 to 60 days.

We cover the fees and the fine print

We'll talk through any break-up fee your old provider charges, and we carry over year-to-date contributions so employees stay within IRS limits.

© 2026 Basic Capital. All rights reserved.

Basic Capital Group, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, "Basic Capital") provide this website and its contents for informational and educational purposes only. The information on this website is general in nature and is not intended to address the circumstances of any particular individual or entity.  Nothing on this website constitutes investment, financial, legal, tax, or accounting advice, nor should it be construed as a recommendation or endorsement of any specific investment product, strategy, or service. Basic Capital does not provide legal, tax, or accounting advice. You should consult with your own qualified financial, legal, and tax advisors before making any investment decisions. Our site uses a third party service to match browser cookies to your contact information. We then use another company to send special offers on our behalf.

Recordkeeping Services

Recordkeeping services are provided through Basic Capital Recordkeeping Services LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Basic Capital Group, Inc. Unless expressly agreed to in writing, Basic Capital Recordkeeping Services LLC does not act as a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, with respect to any employee benefit plan.

Investment Advisory Services

Investment advisory services are provided through Basic Capital Advisors LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Basic Capital Group, Inc. registered with the State of New York as an investment adviser. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Investments in securities are: Not FDIC Insured • Not Bank Guaranteed • May Lose Value.
Neither Basic Capital Advisors LLC nor its affiliates are a registered broker-dealer or engage in securities brokerage activities. Furthermore, Basic Capital Advisors LLC and its affiliates do not act as a broker-dealer.

Basic Capital, 52 Walker Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10013 | 888-460-4901

© 2026 Basic Capital. All rights reserved.

Basic Capital Group, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, "Basic Capital") provide this website and its contents for informational and educational purposes only. The information on this website is general in nature and is not intended to address the circumstances of any particular individual or entity.  Nothing on this website constitutes investment, financial, legal, tax, or accounting advice, nor should it be construed as a recommendation or endorsement of any specific investment product, strategy, or service. Basic Capital does not provide legal, tax, or accounting advice. You should consult with your own qualified financial, legal, and tax advisors before making any investment decisions. Our site uses a third party service to match browser cookies to your contact information. We then use another company to send special offers on our behalf.

Recordkeeping Services

Recordkeeping services are provided through Basic Capital Recordkeeping Services LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Basic Capital Group, Inc. Unless expressly agreed to in writing, Basic Capital Recordkeeping Services LLC does not act as a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, with respect to any employee benefit plan.

Investment Advisory Services

Investment advisory services are provided through Basic Capital Advisors LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Basic Capital Group, Inc. registered with the State of New York as an investment adviser. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Investments in securities are: Not FDIC Insured • Not Bank Guaranteed • May Lose Value.
Neither Basic Capital Advisors LLC nor its affiliates are a registered broker-dealer or engage in securities brokerage activities. Furthermore, Basic Capital Advisors LLC and its affiliates do not act as a broker-dealer.

Basic Capital, 52 Walker Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10013 | 888-460-4901

© 2026 Basic Capital. All rights reserved.

Basic Capital Group, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, "Basic Capital") provide this website and its contents for informational and educational purposes only. The information on this website is general in nature and is not intended to address the circumstances of any particular individual or entity.  Nothing on this website constitutes investment, financial, legal, tax, or accounting advice, nor should it be construed as a recommendation or endorsement of any specific investment product, strategy, or service. Basic Capital does not provide legal, tax, or accounting advice. You should consult with your own qualified financial, legal, and tax advisors before making any investment decisions. Our site uses a third party service to match browser cookies to your contact information. We then use another company to send special offers on our behalf.

Recordkeeping Services

Recordkeeping services are provided through Basic Capital Recordkeeping Services LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Basic Capital Group, Inc. Unless expressly agreed to in writing, Basic Capital Recordkeeping Services LLC does not act as a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, with respect to any employee benefit plan.

Investment Advisory Services

Investment advisory services are provided through Basic Capital Advisors LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Basic Capital Group, Inc. registered with the State of New York as an investment adviser. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Investments in securities are: Not FDIC Insured • Not Bank Guaranteed • May Lose Value.
Neither Basic Capital Advisors LLC nor its affiliates are a registered broker-dealer or engage in securities brokerage activities. Furthermore, Basic Capital Advisors LLC and its affiliates do not act as a broker-dealer.

Basic Capital, 52 Walker Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10013 | 888-460-4901