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Why teams choose Basic Capital over Betterment
A modern 401(k) with advanced tax strategies, open-architecture investing, a brokerage window and compliance tooling built for growing teams.
Best for
Basic Capital is better for teams that want advanced tax strategies, open-architecture investing, a brokerage window and AI reporting on plan data.
May fit instead
Betterment is better when automatic force-outs for terminated employees with low balances are the key plan-operation requirement.
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Comparison reviewed
November 10, 2026
Three reasons to choose Basic Capital over Betterment
Basic Capital is better for teams that want advanced tax strategies, open-architecture investing, a brokerage window and AI reporting on plan data.
Give your team more room to save
Eligible plans can add after-tax contributions with automated Roth conversions, so employees can save beyond the regular deferral limit. Betterment does not offer a mega backdoor Roth.
Go beyond the plan's fund menu
Offer 6,000+ fund options, plus a brokerage window for employees who want individual stocks and ETFs. Betterment does not offer a native brokerage window.
See compliance risks during the plan year
Basic Capital monitors ADP, ACP and top-heavy tests continuously and flags a failing trend when it appears. It then drafts employee outreach for you to review and send. Betterment tests compliance once a year, not on every payroll.
Which is right for your team?
A side-by-side look at what each provider offers.
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.
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 about 30 days.
We cover the fees and the fine print
We cover any break-up fee your old provider charges, and carry over year-to-date contributions so employees stay within IRS limits.
Competitor information on this page is our good-faith summary of publicly available sources, such as each provider’s website, help center and regulatory filings, as of the review date below. It is not a statement of fact by or about any provider and may be incomplete or out of date. Basic Capital is not affiliated with or endorsed by the providers compared on this page. Confirm current offerings directly with each provider.
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Comparison last reviewed:
November 10, 2026