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Basecamp vs RingCentral Video

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Basecamp

Communication & Collaboration

Project management & team collaboration software

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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RingCentral Video

Communication & Collaboration

Connected cloud communications

From
$19.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Basecamp has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Basecamp the free tier allows one project and 1 GB of storage; RingCentral Video unlimited calling is limited to the US and Canada markets; other international calls are charged per minute at the published international rates table
  • They diverge on capability: Basecamp covers Message boards, RingCentral Video covers HD video conferencing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Basecamp and RingCentral Video actually diverge.

Attributes where Basecamp and RingCentral Video differ
AttributeBasecampRingCentral Video
Starting priceFree$19.99/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android
CategoryUnknownCommunication & Collaboration
Founded20041999

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Basecamp

  • Message boards
  • To-do lists
  • Schedules
  • Documents & files
  • Group chat
  • Check-in questions
  • Hill Charts
  • Email forwards

Only in RingCentral Video

  • HD video conferencing
  • Voice and video calling
  • Screen sharing
  • Virtual backgrounds
  • Recording and transcription
  • Chat and messaging
  • Calendar integration
  • Meeting attendee controls

Both cover

  • Slack
  • SOC2

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Basecamp

  • Project management for a small team in one placenot RingCentral Video
  • Message boards and chat alongside to-dosnot RingCentral Video
  • Client collaboration, since guests are not chargednot RingCentral Video
  • Flat-rate project management for a larger team on Pro Unlimitednot RingCentral Video

RingCentral Video

  • Cloud business phone system with video meetings and team messagingnot Basecamp
  • Replacing on-premise PBX hardware for distributed teamsnot Basecamp

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Basecamp

  • The free tier allows one project and 1 GB of storage
  • Pro is $15 per user per month, so cost scales with headcount unlike the flat Pro Unlimited at $299 a month billed annually
  • Storage beyond the plan costs $50 a month per additional terabyte
  • Timesheet and the Admin Pro Pack are paid upgrades on Pro and only bundled with Pro Unlimited

RingCentral Video

  • Unlimited calling is limited to the US and Canada markets; other international calls are charged per minute at the published international rates table
  • The free trial is only for new subscribers and is capped at five users and two desktop phones, with SMS unavailable during the trial
  • Trial hardware must be returned within 21 days of trial cancellation to avoid hardware charges
  • Phone rental is available only with a multi-year contract
  • Automated, high volume or marketing SMS costs extra as RingCentral High Volume SMS, and TCR registration is required for SMS and MMS
  • A Mobile User extension is free to add but is billed at the same monthly rate as a Digital Line in any month it is used to make or receive a call
  • The Webinar 500 discount lasts one year on a one year commitment, after which pricing reverts to $75 per host per month or the then current retail price
  • Taxes and recovery fees including the Federal Universal Service Recovery Fee, E911 Service Fee and Compliance and Administrative Cost Recovery Fee are added on top
  • The advertised savings of up to 33% require paying annually

Pricing, plan by plan

Basecamp

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Basecamp review.

RingCentral Video

$19.99/month
  • Essentials$19.99/month
    • Video meetings
    • Phone service
    • Text messaging
  • Standard$27.99/month
    • Everything in Essentials
    • Advanced meeting controls
    • Call recording
  • Premium$34.99/month
    • Everything in Standard
    • Advanced security features
    • Compliance recording
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Unlimited everything
    • Custom deployment
    • Dedicated account manager

Which should you pick?

Choose Basecamp if

  • You need message boards.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want to-do lists.
Basecamp review

Choose RingCentral Video if

  • You need hd video conferencing.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
  • You also want voice and video calling.
RingCentral Video review

Questions people ask

Is Basecamp or RingCentral Video better?
Neither clearly leads. Basecamp starts at Free and RingCentral Video at $19.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Basecamp or RingCentral Video?
Basecamp has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Basecamp and $19.99/month for RingCentral Video.
Does Basecamp or RingCentral Video run on more platforms?
Basecamp runs on Web. RingCentral Video runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
Can I use Basecamp for free?
Yes. Basecamp has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. RingCentral Video starts at $19.99/month.
What is Basecamp best used for?
Basecamp is most often used for project management for a small team in one place, message boards and chat alongside to-dos, client collaboration, since guests are not charged, flat-rate project management for a larger team on pro unlimited. Of those, project management for a small team in one place and message boards and chat alongside to-dos are not what RingCentral Video is typically brought in for.
What can Basecamp do that RingCentral Video cannot?
Basecamp covers Message boards, To-do lists, Schedules, Documents & files. RingCentral Video covers HD video conferencing, Voice and video calling, Screen sharing, Virtual backgrounds. Both handle Slack, SOC2.
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