Software · head to head
RingCentral Video vs Grasshopper
The short version
- Each has a real cost: 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; Grasshopper available only in the USA and Canada; the site returns a not available in your region error outside those countries
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which RingCentral Video and Grasshopper actually diverge.
| Attribute | RingCentral Video | Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $19.99/month | On request |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android | Web |
| Founded | 1999 | Unknown |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 RingCentral Video
- HD video conferencing
- Voice and video calling
- Screen sharing
- Virtual backgrounds
- Recording and transcription
- Chat and messaging
- Calendar integration
- Meeting attendee controls
Only in Grasshopper
Nothing recorded that RingCentral Video does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
RingCentral Video
- Cloud business phone system with video meetings and team messagingnot Grasshopper
- Replacing on-premise PBX hardware for distributed teamsnot Grasshopper
Grasshopper
No use cases recorded yet. See the Grasshopper review.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Grasshopper
- Available only in the USA and Canada; the site returns a not available in your region error outside those countries
- Plans start at $14/month only under a promotional discount of up to $75 off select plans, meaning the advertised entry price is not the standing rate
Pricing, plan by plan
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
Grasshopper
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Grasshopper review.
Which should you pick?
Choose RingCentral Video if
- You need hd video conferencing.
- You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
- You also want voice and video calling.
Choose Grasshopper if
Nothing in the data separates Grasshopper from RingCentral Video on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Questions people ask
- Is RingCentral Video or Grasshopper better?
- Neither clearly leads. RingCentral Video starts at $19.99/month and Grasshopper at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, RingCentral Video or Grasshopper?
- RingCentral Video starts at $19.99/month and Grasshopper at On request.
- Does RingCentral Video or Grasshopper run on more platforms?
- RingCentral Video runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android. Grasshopper runs on Web.
- What is RingCentral Video best used for?
- RingCentral Video is most often used for cloud business phone system with video meetings and team messaging, replacing on-premise pbx hardware for distributed teams. Of those, cloud business phone system with video meetings and team messaging and replacing on-premise pbx hardware for distributed teams are not what Grasshopper is typically brought in for.
- What can RingCentral Video do that Grasshopper cannot?
- RingCentral Video covers HD video conferencing, Voice and video calling, Screen sharing, Virtual backgrounds.