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OneSignal vs RingCentral Video

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OneSignal

Telecommunications

Customer engagement and messaging, without the complexity

From
Free
Rated
-
RingCentral Video logo

RingCentral Video

Communication & Collaboration

Connected cloud communications

From
$19.99/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only OneSignal has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: OneSignal free plan email sends cap at 10,000 per month and web push is capped at 10,000 subscribers per send, per onesignal.com/pricing (Aug 2026); 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

Where they differ

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

Attributes where OneSignal and RingCentral Video differ
AttributeOneSignalRingCentral Video
Starting priceFree$19.99/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android
CategoryTelecommunicationsCommunication & Collaboration
FoundedUnknown1999

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 OneSignal

Nothing recorded that RingCentral Video does not also cover.

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.

OneSignal

No use cases recorded yet. See the OneSignal review.

RingCentral Video

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

Where each one falls short

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

OneSignal

  • Free plan email sends cap at 10,000 per month and web push is capped at 10,000 subscribers per send, per onesignal.com/pricing (Aug 2026)
  • Professional and Enterprise plans require custom annual contracts with no published rate, per onesignal.com; SMS/RCS messaging and dedicated IPs are gated behind the Professional tier

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

OneSignal

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the OneSignal review.

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 OneSignal if

  • You want to start without paying.

Choose RingCentral Video if

  • You need hd video conferencing.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
  • You also want voice and video calling.

Questions people ask

Is OneSignal or RingCentral Video better?
Neither clearly leads. OneSignal 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, OneSignal or RingCentral Video?
OneSignal has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for OneSignal and $19.99/month for RingCentral Video.
Does OneSignal or RingCentral Video run on more platforms?
OneSignal runs on Web. RingCentral Video runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
Can I use OneSignal for free?
Yes. OneSignal has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. RingCentral Video starts at $19.99/month.
What can OneSignal do that RingCentral Video cannot?
RingCentral Video covers HD video conferencing, Voice and video calling, Screen sharing, Virtual backgrounds.

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