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Cron Calendar vs RingCentral Video

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Cron Calendar

Software

The next-generation calendar for professionals

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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RingCentral Video

Software

Connected cloud communications

From
$19.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Cron Calendar has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Cron Calendar no longer sold as Cron. Notion acquired it and renamed it Notion Calendar, and cron.com now carries that banner; 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: Cron Calendar covers Keyboard shortcuts, RingCentral Video covers HD video conferencing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cron Calendar and RingCentral Video actually diverge.

Attributes where Cron Calendar and RingCentral Video differ
AttributeCron CalendarRingCentral Video
Starting priceFree$19.99/month
Pricing modelfreesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsMacos, Windows, Ios, Android, WebWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android
Founded20161999

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

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 Cron Calendar

  • Keyboard shortcuts
  • Multi-timezone
  • Scheduling links
  • Team availability
  • Menu bar access
  • Google Calendar
  • Notion
  • Zoom

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

What people use each for

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

Cron Calendar

  • Keyboard-driven calendar for people living in their schedulenot RingCentral Video
  • Managing several Google calendars in one viewnot RingCentral Video
  • Scheduling links for meeting availabilitynot RingCentral Video
  • Joining video calls from the menu barnot RingCentral Video

RingCentral Video

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

Where each one falls short

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

Cron Calendar

  • No longer sold as Cron. Notion acquired it and renamed it Notion Calendar, and cron.com now carries that banner
  • Tied to the Notion account system rather than standing alone

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

Cron Calendar

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Calendar sync
    • Scheduling links
    • Keyboard shortcuts

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 Cron Calendar if

  • You need keyboard shortcuts.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Macos, Windows, Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want multi-timezone.
Cron Calendar 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 Cron Calendar or RingCentral Video better?
Neither clearly leads. Cron Calendar 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, Cron Calendar or RingCentral Video?
Cron Calendar has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Cron Calendar and $19.99/month for RingCentral Video.
Does Cron Calendar or RingCentral Video run on more platforms?
Cron Calendar runs on Macos, Windows, Ios, Android, Web. RingCentral Video runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
Can I use Cron Calendar for free?
Yes. Cron Calendar has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. RingCentral Video starts at $19.99/month.
What is Cron Calendar best used for?
Cron Calendar is most often used for keyboard-driven calendar for people living in their schedule, managing several google calendars in one view, scheduling links for meeting availability, joining video calls from the menu bar. Of those, keyboard-driven calendar for people living in their schedule and managing several google calendars in one view are not what RingCentral Video is typically brought in for.
What can Cron Calendar do that RingCentral Video cannot?
Cron Calendar covers Keyboard shortcuts, Multi-timezone, Scheduling links, Team availability. RingCentral Video covers HD video conferencing, Voice and video calling, Screen sharing, Virtual backgrounds.
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