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RingCentral vs Zoom Webinars

RingCentral logo

RingCentral

Telecommunications

Unified communications platform for enterprise

From
$24.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zoom Webinars logo

Zoom Webinars

Webinars

Dedicated webinar platform by Zoom for large-scale events

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: RingCentral the pricing page shows no per user rate until you enter a user count, so the headline plan cost is not published outright; Zoom Webinars exact pricing amounts not published on pricing pages
  • They diverge on capability: RingCentral covers VoIP calling, 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 and Zoom Webinars actually diverge.

Attributes where RingCentral and Zoom Webinars differ
AttributeRingCentralZoom Webinars
Starting price$24.99/monthOn request
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, AndroidCloud-based SaaS
CategoryTelecommunicationsWebinars
Founded19992011

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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

  • VoIP calling
  • Video conferencing
  • Team messaging
  • SMS/MMS
  • File storage
  • Call recording
  • Slack
  • Zoom

Only in Zoom Webinars

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

Both cover

  • Analytics
  • Salesforce
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Google Workspace
  • Web support
  • Windows support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

RingCentral

  • Businesses looking for integrated voice, video, and messaging communicationnot Zoom Webinars
  • Companies needing AI-powered call handling and receptionist featuresnot Zoom Webinars
  • Organizations requiring Advanced or Ultra tier packages with advanced call queuingnot Zoom Webinars

Zoom Webinars

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

Where each one falls short

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

RingCentral

  • The pricing page shows no per user rate until you enter a user count, so the headline plan cost is not published outright
  • The advertised saving of up to 33 percent requires paying annually rather than monthly
  • Cost centre management, multiple support admins, custom roles and adoption analytics are limited to the Advanced and Ultra packages
  • AI Receptionist starts at $39 a month, Conversational Intelligence at $60 a month, the Call Queues Booster is $35 a month and the Business SMS Booster is $25 a month, all charged on top of the plan
  • SMS is excluded from the free trial

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

$24.99/month
  • Essentials$24.99/month
    • Calls, meetings, messaging
    • Video conferencing
    • File sharing
  • Standard$34.99/month
    • Everything in Essentials
    • Advanced features
    • Call recording

Zoom Webinars

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Zoom Webinars review.

Which should you pick?

Choose RingCentral if

  • You need voip calling.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
  • You also want video conferencing.
RingCentral 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 or Zoom Webinars better?
Neither clearly leads. RingCentral starts at $24.99/month 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 or Zoom Webinars?
RingCentral starts at $24.99/month and Zoom Webinars at On request.
Does RingCentral or Zoom Webinars run on more platforms?
RingCentral runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android. Zoom Webinars runs on Cloud-based SaaS.
What is RingCentral best used for?
RingCentral is most often used for businesses looking for integrated voice, video, and messaging communication, companies needing ai-powered call handling and receptionist features, organizations requiring advanced or ultra tier packages with advanced call queuing. Of those, businesses looking for integrated voice, video, and messaging communication and companies needing ai-powered call handling and receptionist features are not what Zoom Webinars is typically brought in for.
What can RingCentral do that Zoom Webinars cannot?
RingCentral covers VoIP calling, Video conferencing, Team messaging, SMS/MMS. Zoom Webinars covers Attendee registration, HD video, Screen sharing, Polls and surveys. Both handle Analytics, Salesforce, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

RingCentral: Is there a free trial for RingCentral?

RingCentral offers a 14-day free trial for new subscribers supporting up to 20 phone lines with full feature access. No credit card is required to start the trial.

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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: How much do RingCentral add-ons cost?

AI Receptionist starts at $39/month per user, Conversational Intelligence costs $60/month per user, Call Queues Booster is $35/month, and Business SMS Booster is $25/month. These are optional add-ons separate from base plan pricing.

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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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RingCentral: Can I save money with annual billing on RingCentral?

Yes. RingCentral offers up to 33% savings by paying annually compared to monthly billing. This discount applies across all plan tiers and services.

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