Software · head to head
RingCentral Video vs Spendesk
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; Spendesk no publicly available pricing, requires custom quote
- They diverge on capability: RingCentral Video covers HD video conferencing, Spendesk covers Company cards.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which RingCentral Video and Spendesk actually diverge.
| Attribute | RingCentral Video | Spendesk |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $19.99/month | $29/month |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android | Web, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android |
| Founded | 1999 | 2016 |
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 Spendesk
- Company cards
- Expense management
- Invoice payments
- Budget management
- Spend analytics
- Xero
- Sage
- NetSuite
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 Spendesk
- Replacing on-premise PBX hardware for distributed teamsnot Spendesk
Spendesk
- Expense managementnot RingCentral Video
- Spend controlnot RingCentral Video
- Finance automationnot RingCentral Video
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
Spendesk
- No publicly available pricing, requires custom quote
- Strong European presence but limited in some non-EU markets
- High implementation costs due to extensive integration requirements
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
Spendesk
$29/month- EssentialsFree
- Virtual cards
- Expense tracking
- Approvals
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 Spendesk if
- You need company cards.
- You work on Web, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android.
- You also want expense management.
Questions people ask
- Is RingCentral Video or Spendesk better?
- Neither clearly leads. RingCentral Video starts at $19.99/month and Spendesk at $29/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, RingCentral Video or Spendesk?
- RingCentral Video starts at $19.99/month and Spendesk at $29/month.
- Does RingCentral Video or Spendesk run on more platforms?
- RingCentral Video runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android. Spendesk runs on Web, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android.
- 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 Spendesk is typically brought in for.
- What can RingCentral Video do that Spendesk cannot?
- RingCentral Video covers HD video conferencing, Voice and video calling, Screen sharing, Virtual backgrounds. Spendesk covers Company cards, Expense management, Invoice payments, Budget management.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Spendesk: What is included in Spendesk's platform?
Spendesk combines corporate cards, a mobile receipts app, approval workflows, automated reconciliation, accounts payable, procurement, and spend controls into one platform.
SourceSpendesk: How does Spendesk handle expense receipts?
Spendesk captures receipts via mobile photo upload with OCR technology, automatically matching receipts to transactions and generating automated expense reports with 98% of expense receipts collected on time.
SourceSpendesk: What integrations does Spendesk offer?
Spendesk integrates with accounting software including Sage, Xero, NetSuite, and SAP, plus HR systems and tools like Slack for comprehensive spend management.
SourceSpendesk: Is Spendesk profitable?
Yes. Spendesk became the first spend management platform to reach profitability in 2025, processing over £10 billion in spend across 35+ countries.
SourceSpendesk: What is Spendesk's valuation?
Spendesk is a unicorn company with a valuation of $1.5 billion, with 2025 revenue of $52 million ARR.
SourceSpendesk: How much time can Spendesk save on bookkeeping?
Organizations using Spendesk save an average of 4 days per month on bookkeeping, equivalent to over 380 hours per year returned to the business.
SourceRelated pages
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