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Dialpad vs RingCentral Video

Dialpad logo

Dialpad

Telecommunications

Cloud phone and voice communications

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
RingCentral Video logo

RingCentral Video

Communication

Connected cloud communications

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only RingCentral Video has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Dialpad pricing details not publicly disclosed; requires contacting sales; 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: Dialpad covers Voice calls, RingCentral Video covers HD video conferencing.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Dialpad and RingCentral Video differ
AttributeDialpadRingCentral Video
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android
CategoryTelecommunicationsCommunication
Founded20131999

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 Dialpad

  • Voice calls
  • Video meeting
  • Chat
  • Analytics
  • Call recording
  • HubSpot
  • Zapier
  • Web support

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
  • Salesforce
  • Microsoft 365

What people use each for

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

Dialpad

  • Customer service with AI voice and chat agentsnot RingCentral Video
  • Autonomous contact centre operations with handoff to humansnot RingCentral Video
  • Multi-channel communication (voice, chat, SMS, email)not RingCentral Video
  • HIPAA-compliant healthcare communicationnot RingCentral Video

RingCentral Video

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

Where each one falls short

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

Dialpad

  • Pricing details not publicly disclosed; requires contacting sales
  • AI Agent pricing uses credit-based model with pay-per-value structure
  • Specific pricing tiers and feature comparisons not available on public website

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

Dialpad

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Dialpad review.

RingCentral Video

Free
  • AI Receptionist$39/month
    • Starts at $39
  • Conversational Intelligence$60/month
    • Starts at $60
  • Call Queues Booster$35/month
    • $35 per month
  • Business SMS Booster$25/month
    • $25 per month

Which should you pick?

Choose Dialpad if

  • You need voice calls.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want video meeting.
Dialpad review

Choose RingCentral Video if

  • You need hd video conferencing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
  • You also want voice and video calling.
RingCentral Video review

Questions people ask

Is Dialpad or RingCentral Video better?
Neither clearly leads. Dialpad starts at On request and RingCentral Video at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dialpad or RingCentral Video?
RingCentral Video has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Dialpad and Free for RingCentral Video.
Does Dialpad or RingCentral Video run on more platforms?
Dialpad runs on Web, Mobile. RingCentral Video runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
Can I use RingCentral Video for free?
Yes. RingCentral Video has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Dialpad starts at On request.
What is Dialpad best used for?
Dialpad is most often used for customer service with ai voice and chat agents, autonomous contact centre operations with handoff to humans, multi-channel communication (voice, chat, sms, email), hipaa-compliant healthcare communication. Of those, customer service with ai voice and chat agents and autonomous contact centre operations with handoff to humans are not what RingCentral Video is typically brought in for.
What can Dialpad do that RingCentral Video cannot?
Dialpad covers Voice calls, Video meeting, Chat, Analytics. RingCentral Video covers HD video conferencing, Voice and video calling, Screen sharing, Virtual backgrounds. Both handle Slack, Salesforce, Microsoft 365.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Dialpad: How much does Dialpad cost?

Dialpad uses conversation-based pricing where customers purchase a pool of AI Agent Credits. Billing occurs only when AI delivers value by retrieving information or executing actions. Exact pricing is not published online and requires contacting sales.

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RingCentral Video: How much does RingCentral Video cost?

AI Receptionist starts at $39 per month, Conversational Intelligence starts at $60 per month. Main video plan pricing requires entering your user count on the website for personalized quotes.

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Dialpad: What is Dialpad's AI Agent pricing model?

Dialpad AI Agents are priced per conversation using a credit system. Credits are used only when the AI retrieves information or executes actions like scheduling, routing, or order lookup.

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RingCentral Video: Does RingCentral offer discounts?

Yes, save up to 33% by paying annually instead of monthly. A 14-day free trial is available for new subscribers with up to 20 phone lines.

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