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Microsoft To Do vs RingCentral Video

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Microsoft To Do

Software

Your personal task management app

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 Microsoft To Do has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Microsoft To Do covers My Day suggestions, RingCentral Video covers HD video conferencing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Microsoft To Do and RingCentral Video actually diverge.

Attributes where Microsoft To Do and RingCentral Video differ
AttributeMicrosoft To DoRingCentral Video
Starting priceFree$19.99/month
Pricing modelfreesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Windows, MacosWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android
Founded19751999

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 Microsoft To Do

  • My Day suggestions
  • List sharing
  • Steps
  • Due dates
  • Reminders
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Cortana
  • 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

  • Outlook
  • Microsoft 365

What people use each for

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

Microsoft To Do

  • Schedulingnot RingCentral Video
  • Appointment bookingnot RingCentral Video
  • Time trackingnot RingCentral Video
  • Resource managementnot RingCentral Video
  • Team coordinationnot RingCentral Video

RingCentral Video

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

Where each one falls short

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

Microsoft To Do

Nothing recorded yet. See the Microsoft To Do review.

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

Microsoft To Do

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited tasks
    • My Day
    • List sharing

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 Microsoft To Do if

  • You need my day suggestions.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos.
  • You also want list sharing.
Microsoft To Do 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 Microsoft To Do or RingCentral Video better?
Neither clearly leads. Microsoft To Do 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, Microsoft To Do or RingCentral Video?
Microsoft To Do has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Microsoft To Do and $19.99/month for RingCentral Video.
Does Microsoft To Do or RingCentral Video run on more platforms?
Microsoft To Do runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos. RingCentral Video runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
Can I use Microsoft To Do for free?
Yes. Microsoft To Do has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. RingCentral Video starts at $19.99/month.
What is Microsoft To Do best used for?
Microsoft To Do is most often used for scheduling, appointment booking, time tracking, resource management. Of those, scheduling and appointment booking are not what RingCentral Video is typically brought in for.
What can Microsoft To Do do that RingCentral Video cannot?
Microsoft To Do covers My Day suggestions, List sharing, Steps, Due dates. RingCentral Video covers HD video conferencing, Voice and video calling, Screen sharing, Virtual backgrounds. Both handle Outlook, Microsoft 365.
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