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Quo vs RingCentral Video

Quo logo

Quo

Communication

Formerly OpenPhone

From
$15/month
Rated
-
RingCentral Video logo

RingCentral Video

Communication

Connected cloud communications

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only RingCentral Video has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Quo unlimited calling to US and Canadian numbers is subject to a Fair Usage Policy rather than being truly unlimited; 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
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Quo and RingCentral Video differ
AttributeQuoRingCentral Video
Starting price$15/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android
FoundedUnknown1999

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Quo

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.

Quo

  • Maintaining separate business phone numbers from personal devicesnot RingCentral Video
  • Coordinating team communication through shared phone numbersnot RingCentral Video
  • Answering calls 24/7 with AI voice agents and summariesnot RingCentral Video
  • Recording and transcribing calls for sales and customer servicenot RingCentral Video

RingCentral Video

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

Where each one falls short

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

Quo

  • Unlimited calling to US and Canadian numbers is subject to a Fair Usage Policy rather than being truly unlimited
  • Starter tier's $15/user annual rate requires prepaying annually; monthly billing costs $19/user, about 27% more
  • The Sona AI agent automation credits are capped at 1,000 free per plan before additional usage is billed

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

Quo

$15/month
  • Starter$19/month
    • One phone number per user
    • Unlimited US & Canadian calling/messaging
    • Voicemail transcripts
  • Business$33/month
    • Everything in Starter plus:
    • AI call summaries and transcripts
    • Group calling and call transfers
  • Scale$47/month
    • Everything in Business plus:
    • AI call tags
    • Dedicated onboarding support

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 Quo if

Nothing in the data separates Quo from RingCentral Video on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

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.

Questions people ask

Is Quo or RingCentral Video better?
Neither clearly leads. Quo starts at $15/month and RingCentral Video at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Quo or RingCentral Video?
RingCentral Video has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $15/month for Quo and Free for RingCentral Video.
Does Quo or RingCentral Video run on more platforms?
Quo runs on Web. RingCentral Video runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
Can I use RingCentral Video for free?
Yes. RingCentral Video has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Quo starts at $15/month.
What is Quo best used for?
Quo is most often used for maintaining separate business phone numbers from personal devices, coordinating team communication through shared phone numbers, answering calls 24/7 with ai voice agents and summaries, recording and transcribing calls for sales and customer service. Of those, maintaining separate business phone numbers from personal devices and coordinating team communication through shared phone numbers are not what RingCentral Video is typically brought in for.
What can Quo do that RingCentral Video cannot?
RingCentral Video covers HD video conferencing, Voice and video calling, Screen sharing, Virtual backgrounds.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Quo: How much does Quo cost?

Quo pricing starts at $19/user/month for Starter, $33/user/month for Business, and $47/user/month for Scale. Annual billing provides discounts: $15, $23, and $35 per user/month respectively.

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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.

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Quo: Does Quo offer a free trial?

Yes, Quo offers a 7-day risk-free trial with full access to all features. The trial is cancellable anytime without requiring a credit card.

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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.

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Quo: What is included in the Sona AI agent?

All Quo plans include Sona AI agent with 1,000 free automation credits per month (approximately 10 calls). Add-on Sona AI credits range from $0-$199/month for 1,000-60,000 credits, with overage rates of $0.45-$1.00 per call.

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