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RingCentral alternatives
RingCentral compared with 11 alternatives: Dialpad, Nextiva, 8x8, Vonage Business Communications, Zoom and 6 more.
RingCentral is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $20 per user / month for 1-5 users, billed annually ($30 billed monthly). 2 of the 11 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 5 more offer a free trial.
11 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 17, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| RingCentralThis tool | Free trial · from $20/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Dialpad | Free trial · from $15/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Nextiva | From $15/mo | No | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| 8x8 | Paid | No | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Vonage Business Communications | From $19.99/mo | No | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Zoom | Free plan · from $14.16/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Aircall | Free trial · from $30/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| CloudTalk | Free trial · from $25/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Google Voice | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| JustCall | Free trial · from $29/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Kixie | Free trial | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| Ooma Office | From $19.95/mo | No | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
RingCentral starts at $20 a month for each person and scores 3.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 8 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Dialpad, Nextiva, Vonage Business Communications, Google Voice and Ooma Office start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from RingCentral
- Free trial · from $15/mo
Dialpad
AI business phone with live call transcripts and call summaries
- Dialpad starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually ($27 billed monthly). RingCentral starts at $20 per user / month for 1-5 users, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
- Only Dialpad lists a browser extension.
Suits: Teams that want every call transcribed and summarized automatically
- From $15/mo
Nextiva
Business phone, texting and video with an optional AI receptionist
- Nextiva starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually ($23 billed monthly). RingCentral starts at $20 per user / month for 1-5 users, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
- Only Nextiva lists a Linux app.
Suits: Small businesses that want phone, texting and video from one provider
- Paid
8x8
Cloud phone system with team chat, meetings and a receptionist console
- RingCentral also covers transcription.
Suits: Companies that want phone, chat and meetings from one provider
- From $19.99/mo
Vonage Business Communications
Business phone lines with texting, video meetings and team chat
- Vonage Business Communications starts at $19.99 per line / month for one line, plus taxes and fees. RingCentral starts at $20 per user / month for 1-5 users, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
- Only Vonage Business Communications lists a browser extension.
Suits: Small businesses that want a phone line per employee
- Free plan · from $14.16/mo
Zoom
Video meetings bundled with team chat, phone and AI notes
- Zoom starts at $14.16 per user / month, billed annually ($169.90 a year). RingCentral starts at $20 per user / month for 1-5 users, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
- Zoom has a free plan. RingCentral does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Zoom lists a Linux app.
- Only Zoom lists a browser extension.
- Zoom also covers meeting notes, whiteboard and booking links.
Suits: Teams whose main need is video meetings with chat alongside
- Free trial · from $30/mo
Aircall
Cloud phone system for sales and support teams, with AI voice agents
- Aircall starts at $30 per license / month, billed annually. RingCentral starts at $20 per user / month for 1-5 users, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
- Only Aircall lists a browser extension.
- Aircall also covers shared inbox and AI support agent.
- RingCentral also covers team chat and video calls.
Suits: Sales and support teams that log every call in a CRM or help desk
- Free trial · from $25/mo
CloudTalk
Cloud call center phone system with dialers and AI voice agents
- CloudTalk starts at $25 per user / month, billed annually ($34 billed monthly). RingCentral starts at $20 per user / month for 1-5 users, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
- Only CloudTalk lists a Linux app.
- RingCentral also covers team chat and video calls.
Suits: Support and sales teams that route calls through queues and IVR
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Google Voice
Google's phone number service for calls and texts on any device
- Google Voice starts at $10 per month for one user; team plans $10 per user / month plus Workspace. RingCentral starts at $20 per user / month for 1-5 users, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
- Google Voice has a free plan. RingCentral does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only RingCentral lists macOS and Windows apps.
- RingCentral also covers team chat and video calls.
Suits: Individuals in the US who want a free second number
- Free trial · from $29/mo
JustCall
Cloud phone and SMS system for sales and support teams
- JustCall starts at $29 per user / month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly). RingCentral starts at $20 per user / month for 1-5 users, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
- RingCentral also covers team chat and video calls.
Suits: Sales teams making many outbound calls from a CRM
- Free trial
Kixie
Calling and texting platform for sales teams that work in a CRM
- Only Kixie lists a browser extension.
- Only RingCentral lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- RingCentral also covers transcription, team chat and video calls.
Suits: Inside sales and SDR teams making many calls from a CRM
- From $19.95/mo
Ooma Office
Small business phone system with a virtual receptionist, no contract
- Ooma Office starts at $19.95 per user / month, no contract. RingCentral starts at $20 per user / month for 1-5 users, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
- Only Ooma Office lists a browser extension.
- Only RingCentral lists a web app.
Suits: Small offices that want desk phones without a long contract
Limits worth knowing in RingCentral
- The listed prices are for 1-5 users; the page switches to other prices for 6-100 users, and 100+ users must contact sales.
- Automatic call recording and CRM integrations need Advanced; Core records calls on demand only.
- Add-ons are extra: AI Receptionist from $39, Business SMS Booster $25 and Call Queues Booster $35, as shown on the pricing page.
- Texting needs TCR registration, which may carry fees, and is not available during the free trial.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to RingCentral?
The alternatives to RingCentral in this directory are Dialpad, Nextiva, 8x8, Vonage Business Communications, Zoom, Aircall, CloudTalk, Google Voice, JustCall, Kixie and Ooma Office. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with RingCentral.
Is there a free alternative to RingCentral?
Yes. Zoom and Google Voice have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which RingCentral alternatives work on Linux?
The RingCentral listing does not include a Linux app. Nextiva, Zoom and CloudTalk list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 9, 2026 to Oct 17, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.