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Naver Works vs RingCentral Video

Naver Works logo

Naver Works

Communication

Korean and Japanese business messaging with mail, drive and approval workflows in one licence

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: Naver Works the integration ecosystem is small by comparison with Slack or Microsoft Teams, so any workflow that depends on a long tail of third-party apps will need custom development against the Works API.; 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: Naver Works covers Messaging with LINE reach, 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 Naver Works and RingCentral Video actually diverge.

Attributes where Naver Works and RingCentral Video differ
AttributeNaver WorksRingCentral Video
Pricing modelPer user per monthsubscription
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, Windows, macOSWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android
FoundedUnknown1999

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Communication).

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 Naver Works

  • Messaging with LINE reach
  • Business mail
  • Drive
  • Electronic approval
  • Calendar and board
  • Clova Note
  • Admin and audit

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.

Naver Works

  • A Japanese retailer whose customer service happens over LINE and needs those conversations inside an auditable corporate systemnot RingCentral Video
  • A Korean company that needs electronic approval workflows in the local style rather than a generic chat tool with a form bolted onnot RingCentral Video
  • The Seoul or Tokyo office of a multinational that needs a local-language collaboration tool alongside head office Microsoft 365not RingCentral Video
  • A small team of under 30 people that wants free business messaging with a real upgrade path rather than a message history capnot RingCentral Video

RingCentral Video

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

Where each one falls short

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

Naver Works

  • The integration ecosystem is small by comparison with Slack or Microsoft Teams, so any workflow that depends on a long tail of third-party apps will need custom development against the Works API.
  • Documentation, support and most community knowledge are in Korean and Japanese; an English-speaking administrator will spend a lot of time in machine translation.
  • Pricing is published in Korean won and the buying experience assumes a Korean or Japanese business entity, which complicates procurement for a company incorporated elsewhere.
  • The Lite tier omits business email, so the plan that looks cheap is messaging only and the realistic entry point for most companies is Standard at more than double the price.
  • Clova Note transcription and several AI features are sold as separate line items rather than bundled, so the quoted per-user figure understates what a team using the full suite actually pays.

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

Naver Works

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 30 members
    • 5GB shared storage
    • Limited administration and audit features
  • Lite$3000/month
    • Unlimited members
    • 10GB storage per user
    • Messaging, calendar, board and address book
  • Standard$7000/month
    • 100GB storage per user
    • Business email included
    • Fuller administration and audit controls
  • Standard Plus$11000/month
    • 1TB drive per user
    • Larger mail quota
    • Monthly billing is 13,000 KRW

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 Naver Works if

  • You need messaging with line reach.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
  • You also want business mail.
Naver Works 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 Naver Works or RingCentral Video better?
Neither clearly leads. Naver Works 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, Naver Works or RingCentral Video?
Naver Works starts at Free and RingCentral Video at Free.
Does Naver Works or RingCentral Video run on more platforms?
Naver Works runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS. RingCentral Video runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
Can I use Naver Works for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Naver Works best used for?
Naver Works is most often used for a japanese retailer whose customer service happens over line and needs those conversations inside an auditable corporate system, a korean company that needs electronic approval workflows in the local style rather than a generic chat tool with a form bolted on, the seoul or tokyo office of a multinational that needs a local-language collaboration tool alongside head office microsoft 365, a small team of under 30 people that wants free business messaging with a real upgrade path rather than a message history cap. Of those, a japanese retailer whose customer service happens over line and needs those conversations inside an auditable corporate system and a korean company that needs electronic approval workflows in the local style rather than a generic chat tool with a form bolted on are not what RingCentral Video is typically brought in for.
What can Naver Works do that RingCentral Video cannot?
Naver Works covers Messaging with LINE reach, Business mail, Drive, Electronic approval. RingCentral Video covers HD video conferencing, Voice and video calling, Screen sharing, Virtual backgrounds.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Naver Works: Can Naver Works really message ordinary LINE users?

Yes. External connection with consumer LINE accounts is the feature that most differentiates it, and it is the main reason it sells in Japan.

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
Naver Works: Is Naver Works the same as LINE WORKS?

They are the same lineage under Works Mobile, marketed as Naver Works in Korea and LINE WORKS in Japan and other markets. Feature sets and pricing pages differ by region.

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
Naver Works: Is there a genuinely free tier?

Yes, capped at 30 members with 5GB of shared storage and reduced administration features. It does not expire.

Naver Works: Does it work for a company outside Korea and Japan?

Technically yes, but you are buying a regional product. Expect Korean or Japanese support, local billing and few connectors to Western SaaS.

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