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Mmhmm vs RingCentral

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Mmhmm

Remote Work

Presentation platform for video calls

From
$10/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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RingCentral

Telecommunications

Unified communications platform for enterprise

From
$24.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Mmhmm renamed to Airtime and split into four separate tools, Camera, Recorder, Creator and Stacks, rather than the single app the mmhmm name refers to; RingCentral the pricing page shows no per user rate until you enter a user count, so the headline plan cost is not published outright
  • They diverge on capability: Mmhmm covers Custom layouts, RingCentral covers VoIP calling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Mmhmm and RingCentral actually diverge.

Attributes where Mmhmm and RingCentral differ
AttributeMmhmmRingCentral
Starting price$10/month$24.99/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsDesktop Mac, Desktop WindowsWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android
CategoryRemote WorkTelecommunications
Founded20201999

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Mmhmm

  • Custom layouts
  • Screen sharing
  • Virtual backgrounds
  • Picture-in-picture
  • Recording
  • Google Meet
  • Desktop Mac support
  • Desktop Windows support

Only in RingCentral

  • VoIP calling
  • Video conferencing
  • Team messaging
  • SMS/MMS
  • File storage
  • Call recording
  • Analytics
  • Salesforce

Both cover

  • Zoom
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Slack

What people use each for

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

Mmhmm

  • Putting a presenter on screen over slides during a video callnot RingCentral
  • Recording a screen walkthrough up to an hournot RingCentral
  • Adding effects and reactions to a webcam feednot RingCentral
  • Collecting materials for a meeting in a shared stacknot RingCentral

RingCentral

  • Businesses looking for integrated voice, video, and messaging communicationnot Mmhmm
  • Companies needing AI-powered call handling and receptionist featuresnot Mmhmm
  • Organizations requiring Advanced or Ultra tier packages with advanced call queuingnot Mmhmm

Where each one falls short

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

Mmhmm

  • Renamed to Airtime and split into four separate tools, Camera, Recorder, Creator and Stacks, rather than the single app the mmhmm name refers to
  • Screen recordings are capped at one hour
  • Windows support requires Windows 10 or 11
  • Pricing is not shown on the product pages

RingCentral

  • The pricing page shows no per user rate until you enter a user count, so the headline plan cost is not published outright
  • The advertised saving of up to 33 percent requires paying annually rather than monthly
  • Cost centre management, multiple support admins, custom roles and adoption analytics are limited to the Advanced and Ultra packages
  • AI Receptionist starts at $39 a month, Conversational Intelligence at $60 a month, the Call Queues Booster is $35 a month and the Business SMS Booster is $25 a month, all charged on top of the plan
  • SMS is excluded from the free trial

Pricing, plan by plan

Mmhmm

$10/month
  • Individual$10/month
    • Single user
    • Unlimited meetings and recordings
    • No storage or time limits
  • Individual Annual$120/year
    • Single user
    • 17% savings vs monthly billing
  • Team$10/month
    • Per-seat billing
    • Admin dashboard
    • Centralized billing
  • Team Annual$120/year
    • Per-seat billing
    • 17% savings vs monthly

RingCentral

$24.99/month
  • Essentials$24.99/month
    • Calls, meetings, messaging
    • Video conferencing
    • File sharing
  • Standard$34.99/month
    • Everything in Essentials
    • Advanced features
    • Call recording

Which should you pick?

Choose Mmhmm if

  • You need custom layouts.
  • You work on Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows.
  • You also want screen sharing.
Mmhmm review

Choose RingCentral if

  • You need voip calling.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
  • You also want video conferencing.
RingCentral review

Questions people ask

Is Mmhmm or RingCentral better?
Neither clearly leads. Mmhmm starts at $10/month and RingCentral at $24.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Mmhmm or RingCentral?
Mmhmm starts at $10/month and RingCentral at $24.99/month.
Does Mmhmm or RingCentral run on more platforms?
Mmhmm runs on Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows. RingCentral runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
What is Mmhmm best used for?
Mmhmm is most often used for putting a presenter on screen over slides during a video call, recording a screen walkthrough up to an hour, adding effects and reactions to a webcam feed, collecting materials for a meeting in a shared stack. Of those, putting a presenter on screen over slides during a video call and recording a screen walkthrough up to an hour are not what RingCentral is typically brought in for.
What can Mmhmm do that RingCentral cannot?
Mmhmm covers Custom layouts, Screen sharing, Virtual backgrounds, Picture-in-picture. RingCentral covers VoIP calling, Video conferencing, Team messaging, SMS/MMS. Both handle Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Slack.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Mmhmm: How much does Airtime cost?

Airtime (formerly mmhmm) costs 10 USD/month for Individual plan or 120 USD/year with annual billing providing 17% savings. Team plans also charge 10 USD per seat per month or 120 USD per seat per year.

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RingCentral: Is there a free trial for RingCentral?

RingCentral offers a 14-day free trial for new subscribers supporting up to 20 phone lines with full feature access. No credit card is required to start the trial.

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Mmhmm: Is there a free trial?

Yes, a 14-day free trial is available with full access to Creator, Camera, and Stacks. Recorder feature is limited to 5 recordings of 5 minutes each during trial. No credit card required.

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RingCentral: How much do RingCentral add-ons cost?

AI Receptionist starts at $39/month per user, Conversational Intelligence costs $60/month per user, Call Queues Booster is $35/month, and Business SMS Booster is $25/month. These are optional add-ons separate from base plan pricing.

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Mmhmm: What are the seat limits?

Individual plan supports single user; Team plan uses per-seat billing with volume discounts available for 20+ users under Enterprise plan.

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RingCentral: Can I save money with annual billing on RingCentral?

Yes. RingCentral offers up to 33% savings by paying annually compared to monthly billing. This discount applies across all plan tiers and services.

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