Software · head to head
RingCentral Video vs Subframe
The short version
- Only Subframe has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- 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; Subframe the free plan is capped at 1 project, 10 pages, and 2 prototypes with limited AI usage and only 24 hour version history, versus unlimited AI on the $29 per editor per month Pro plan, as of August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which RingCentral Video and Subframe actually diverge.
| Attribute | RingCentral Video | Subframe |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $19.99/month | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android | Web |
| Founded | 1999 | Unknown |
Identical on both: 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 Subframe
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 Subframe
- Replacing on-premise PBX hardware for distributed teamsnot Subframe
Subframe
No use cases recorded yet. See the Subframe 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
Subframe
- The free plan is capped at 1 project, 10 pages, and 2 prototypes with limited AI usage and only 24 hour version history, versus unlimited AI on the $29 per editor per month Pro plan, as of August 2026.
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
Subframe
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Subframe 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.
Questions people ask
- Is RingCentral Video or Subframe better?
- Neither clearly leads. RingCentral Video starts at $19.99/month and Subframe at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, RingCentral Video or Subframe?
- Subframe has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $19.99/month for RingCentral Video and Free for Subframe.
- Does RingCentral Video or Subframe run on more platforms?
- RingCentral Video runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android. Subframe runs on Web.
- Can I use Subframe for free?
- Yes. Subframe has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. RingCentral Video starts at $19.99/month.
- 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 Subframe is typically brought in for.
- What can RingCentral Video do that Subframe cannot?
- RingCentral Video covers HD video conferencing, Voice and video calling, Screen sharing, Virtual backgrounds.
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