RingCentral features: tier-by-tier list (2026)
Cloud PBX whose published Core plan is $30 monthly versus $20 annual, with AI Receptionist and SMS Booster sold as separate monthly add-ons.
Core capabilities (4)
Team Messaging
Notes Document information you’d like to refer back to later. Add notes directly into direct messages, groups, and teams. File sharing Attach files like documents, images, or videos to a message from your computer or cloud storage services.
Source · core
Building trust in your communications
Keep your data safe at every level of your business with enterprise-grade security, reliability, and privacy.
Source · core
Dialing up innovation
We're innovating fast to help you work smarter, not harder. Here’s some recent unified communications and call center innovations from RingCentral.
Source · core
Important details and disclaimers
Free trial is only available to new subscribers. Trial is limited to a maximum of five users and two desktop phones. Any free trial hardware must be returned within 21 days of trial cancellation in order to avoid hardware charges.
Source · core
AI features (3)
AI features
Live transcription Keep a record of who-said-what with automatic voice transcription, complete with speaker identification, in your phone* and video calls. Phone live transcription is now in beta.
Source · ai
Power up your customer engagement with any tier
AI Receptionist Never miss a call with AI Receptionists that work with any phone system.
Source · ai
RingCentral AI Assistant
Say goodbye to note-taking with accurate transcriptions, summaries, and action items — no recording required. Easily draft and polish up texts and team chats so you always sound professional.
Source · ai
Collaboration (1)
Push to talk
Auto-play Voice messages play automatically in real-time on locked and unlocked devices. Multi-channel participation Toggle between channels or choose your default channel to connect immediately to your team.
Source · collab real-time
See RingCentral pricing in detail
This page lists what RingCentral does. For per-seat math, tier comparison, and the full hidden-fee list, see the RingCentral pricing breakdown.
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Sources
- https://www.ringcentral.com/features
- https://www.ringcentral.com/platform
- https://www.ringcentral.com/office/plansandpricing.html
Features evolve. Confirm directly with the vendor before purchase decisions. This list was last refreshed on 2026-05-27.
Frequently asked questions
What features does RingCentral include?
This page tracks 8 verified RingCentral features across 3 categories, sourced from RingCentral's official site.
Which tier do I need for RingCentral?
RingCentral's feature availability varies by plan. Compare the public RingCentral tiers, calculator, and hidden fees on the RingCentral pricing page.
How does RingCentral compare on features to alternatives?
Buyers commonly compare RingCentral against Dialpad, 8x8, Zoom Phone. Each alternative's feature page is linked below where we cover it.