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RingCentral Video vs Textline

RingCentral Video logo

RingCentral Video

Communication

Connected cloud communications

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Textline logo

Textline

Communication

Business texting for teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; Textline enterprise plan requires custom quote and demo booking
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which RingCentral Video and Textline actually diverge.

Attributes where RingCentral Video and Textline differ
AttributeRingCentral VideoTextline
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded1999Unknown

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Communication).

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 Textline

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 Textline
  • Replacing on-premise PBX hardware for distributed teamsnot Textline

Textline

  • Responding to customer support tickets via SMS from a unified inboxnot RingCentral Video
  • Sending appointment reminders and conducting follow-ups via text messagenot RingCentral Video
  • Coordinating field teams across job sites with time-sensitive text updatesnot RingCentral Video
  • Running SMS campaigns to promote sales and capture leads with high engagementnot RingCentral Video
  • Managing HIPAA-compliant texting for healthcare patient communicationsnot 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

Textline

  • Enterprise plan requires custom quote and demo booking
  • Additional message credits cost $0.03 each (purchased in advance)
  • Backup credits cost $0.04 each with minimum 250-credit purchase

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

Textline

Free
  • EssentialsFree
    • 600 message credits per month
    • 3 agents included
    • 3 years conversation history
  • ProFree
    • 2000 message credits per month
    • 5 agents included
    • Unlimited conversation history
  • Enterprise$null/month
    • Custom pricing
    • All Pro features
    • Flexible implementation

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 Textline if

  • You want to start without paying.
Textline review

Questions people ask

Is RingCentral Video or Textline better?
Neither clearly leads. RingCentral Video starts at Free and Textline at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, RingCentral Video or Textline?
RingCentral Video starts at Free and Textline at Free.
Does RingCentral Video or Textline run on more platforms?
RingCentral Video runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android. Textline runs on Web.
Can I use RingCentral Video for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Textline is typically brought in for.
What can RingCentral Video do that Textline cannot?
RingCentral Video covers HD video conferencing, Voice and video calling, Screen sharing, Virtual backgrounds.

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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Textline: Can I use Textline for free?

Yes, Essentials and Pro tiers are free to get started, with no credit card required. Essentials includes 600 message credits and 3 agents monthly. Pro includes 2000 credits and 5 agents. Enterprise requires a custom quote.

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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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Textline: How much do extra message credits cost?

Additional message credits cost $0.03 per credit. Backup credits are available at $0.04 each with a minimum purchase of 250 credits.

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Textline: What are the costs for phone number registration?

10DLC registration costs $15 per campaign per month via The Campaign Registry. Toll-free numbers do not have a monthly registration fee.

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