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Kumospace vs RingCentral Video

Kumospace logo

Kumospace

Remote Work

Spatial virtual office where proximity in a 2D map controls who you can hear

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
RingCentral Video logo

RingCentral Video

Communication

Connected cloud communications

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Kumospace reporting from late 2025 described the team as having shrunk to roughly eleven people with the chief executive publicly listed as leading a separate company, so continuity is a genuine question and should be checked before a multi-year commitment.; 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: Kumospace covers Proximity audio and video, RingCentral Video covers HD video conferencing.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Kumospace and RingCentral Video differ
AttributeKumospaceRingCentral Video
Pricing modelPer user per monthsubscription
CategoryRemote WorkCommunication
FoundedUnknown1999

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android), 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 Kumospace

  • Proximity audio and video
  • Persistent floor plans
  • Virtual events
  • Screen sharing and whiteboards
  • Team chat
  • Recording
  • Multiple floors
  • Enterprise controls

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.

Kumospace

  • A fully distributed team that has lost incidental conversation and wants colleagues reachable in thirty seconds without booking a slot in a calendar.not RingCentral Video
  • A support or operations team working a shared shift who want to overhear and jump into each other's calls the way they would across a desk.not RingCentral Video
  • An agency running client work in separate rooms on one floor, where account teams can move between projects without leaving and rejoining meetings.not RingCentral Video
  • A company running an internal all-hands or social event where people should be able to break into small groups and drift between them rather than sit in one grid.not RingCentral Video

RingCentral Video

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

Where each one falls short

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

Kumospace

  • Reporting from late 2025 described the team as having shrunk to roughly eleven people with the chief executive publicly listed as leading a separate company, so continuity is a genuine question and should be checked before a multi-year commitment.
  • Product development has visibly slowed against the category; capabilities that rivals now treat as standard, such as an AI note taker and asynchronous video, are absent.
  • Leaving a spatial office open all day means continuous audio and video connections, which is heavier on laptop battery and bandwidth than an occasional call and is a real complaint from users on poor connections.
  • The free tier caps at five registered members, which is below the size at which a spatial office starts to be useful, so evaluating it properly requires paying.
  • Adoption is behavioural, not technical: teams that do not build a habit of being present in the space get nothing from it, and the licence quietly becomes an unused cost that shows up at renewal.

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

Kumospace

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 5 registered members
    • Desktop and mobile apps
    • Customisable spaces
  • Business$16/month
    • Unlimited registered members
    • Recording
    • Unlimited chat history
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Single sign-on
    • Custom domains
    • Service level agreement

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 Kumospace if

  • You need proximity audio and video.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android.
  • You also want persistent floor plans.
Kumospace 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 Kumospace or RingCentral Video better?
Neither clearly leads. Kumospace starts at Free and RingCentral Video at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kumospace or RingCentral Video?
Kumospace starts at Free and RingCentral Video at Free.
Does Kumospace or RingCentral Video run on more platforms?
Kumospace runs on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android. RingCentral Video runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
Can I use Kumospace for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Kumospace best used for?
Kumospace is most often used for a fully distributed team that has lost incidental conversation and wants colleagues reachable in thirty seconds without booking a slot in a calendar., a support or operations team working a shared shift who want to overhear and jump into each other's calls the way they would across a desk., an agency running client work in separate rooms on one floor, where account teams can move between projects without leaving and rejoining meetings., a company running an internal all-hands or social event where people should be able to break into small groups and drift between them rather than sit in one grid.. Of those, a fully distributed team that has lost incidental conversation and wants colleagues reachable in thirty seconds without booking a slot in a calendar. and a support or operations team working a shared shift who want to overhear and jump into each other's calls the way they would across a desk. are not what RingCentral Video is typically brought in for.
What can Kumospace do that RingCentral Video cannot?
Kumospace covers Proximity audio and video, Persistent floor plans, Virtual events, Screen sharing and whiteboards. RingCentral Video covers HD video conferencing, Voice and video calling, Screen sharing, Virtual backgrounds.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Kumospace: Is Kumospace still trading?

Yes, the site and pricing page are live and the product is purchasable. However, reporting from late 2025 put the team at around eleven people, so verify staffing and roadmap before a long commitment.

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.

Source
Kumospace: What does it cost?

A free tier for up to five registered members, Business at 16 US dollars per user per month with a 20 per cent annual discount, and a quoted Enterprise tier.

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.

Source
Kumospace: What is proximity audio?

You hear people whose avatars are near yours in the 2D map and stop hearing them as you move away, which allows unplanned conversation.

Kumospace: Did Kumospace acquire a competitor?

Yes, it bought Kosy Office in 2023 for a reported 10 million US dollars.

Kumospace: Can it replace Zoom or Teams?

For internal presence and informal conversation, yes. Most teams keep a conventional conferencing tool for external meetings.

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