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RingCentral Video vs Zoom Webinars

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RingCentral Video

Communication

Connected cloud communications

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Zoom Webinars

Webinars

Dedicated webinar platform by Zoom for large-scale events

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only RingCentral Video 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; Zoom Webinars exact pricing amounts not published on pricing pages
  • They diverge on capability: RingCentral Video covers HD video conferencing, Zoom Webinars covers Attendee registration.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which RingCentral Video and Zoom Webinars actually diverge.

Attributes where RingCentral Video and Zoom Webinars differ
AttributeRingCentral VideoZoom Webinars
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, AndroidCloud-based SaaS
CategoryCommunicationWebinars
Founded19992011

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 RingCentral Video

  • HD video conferencing
  • Voice and video calling
  • Virtual backgrounds
  • Recording and transcription
  • Chat and messaging
  • Calendar integration
  • Meeting attendee controls
  • Microsoft 365

Only in Zoom Webinars

  • Attendee registration
  • HD video
  • Polls and surveys
  • Q&A
  • Breakout rooms
  • Recording
  • Analytics
  • Marketo

Both cover

  • Screen sharing
  • Google Workspace
  • Salesforce

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 Zoom Webinars
  • Replacing on-premise PBX hardware for distributed teamsnot Zoom Webinars

Zoom Webinars

  • Interactive webinarsnot RingCentral Video
  • Virtual events with multiple sessionsnot RingCentral Video
  • Ticketed eventsnot RingCentral Video
  • Hybrid event hostingnot RingCentral Video
  • Networking eventsnot 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

Zoom Webinars

  • Exact pricing amounts not published on pricing pages
  • Multiple webinar tiers exist but costs not specified online
  • Requires direct sales contact for pricing quotes

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Zoom Webinars

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Zoom Webinars review.

Which should you pick?

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.
RingCentral Video review

Choose Zoom Webinars if

  • You need attendee registration.
  • You work on Cloud-based SaaS.
  • You also want hd video.
Zoom Webinars review

Questions people ask

Is RingCentral Video or Zoom Webinars better?
Neither clearly leads. RingCentral Video starts at Free and Zoom Webinars at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, RingCentral Video or Zoom Webinars?
RingCentral Video has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for RingCentral Video and On request for Zoom Webinars.
Does RingCentral Video or Zoom Webinars run on more platforms?
RingCentral Video runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android. Zoom Webinars runs on Cloud-based SaaS.
Can I use RingCentral Video for free?
Yes. RingCentral Video has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Zoom Webinars starts at On request.
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 Zoom Webinars is typically brought in for.
What can RingCentral Video do that Zoom Webinars cannot?
RingCentral Video covers HD video conferencing, Voice and video calling, Virtual backgrounds, Recording and transcription. Zoom Webinars covers Attendee registration, HD video, Polls and surveys, Q&A. Both handle Screen sharing, Google Workspace, Salesforce.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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Zoom Webinars: What are Zoom Webinars pricing tiers?

Zoom's webinar pricing is not publicly displayed on the pricing page. Customers must contact Zoom sales directly or log into their account to view available plans and rates.

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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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Zoom Webinars: Does Zoom offer a free webinar plan?

No pricing or trial information is visible on Zoom's public pricing page. Contact Zoom sales to learn about trial options and starter plans for webinars.

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