Ark vs Basis
Ark
arkpes.com
Basis
basisnetwork.ioSide by side
| Figure | Ark | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 0 | 3 |
| Spec score · Fund Administration Software | 7.6 (#13) | 7.7 (#9) |
| Security | Ark says data is encrypted, access is controlled, and it is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant with continuously replicated data for availability and redundancy. | Basis says data is encrypted in transit and at rest, bank details are encrypted individually, and production keys are held in a managed key service. |
Plans
Basis
- Investor-ready diagnostic$5,000, paid once
- Launch$25,000, paid once
- Fund administrationPriced on request
In their own words
Ark
Ark is a configurable fund operations platform for private capital managers and administrators. It combines fund accounting, LP reporting, investor relations, and fundraising tools, available through the web and an API. Accounting includes a fund-specific general ledger, real-time financial data, configurable reporting, and automated workflows. Ark supports capital account tracking, LP allocation waterfalls, carried-interest calculations, and capital-call workflows. Quarterly reports can be exported to Excel with formulas, while the arkLink plug-in synchronizes reports with spreadsheets for building, reconciling, and refreshing them. A branded investor portal connects with back-office systems and gives LPs real-time data. Fundraising features include data rooms, investor insights, and document management. Bank integrations support reconciliation, cash-position checks, capital-call payment verification, and automated journal entries. Ark lists API-driven connectivity, encryption, controlled access, SOC 2 Type 2 compliance, and continuous data replication. Pricing is on request, with an annual fee based on committed capital.