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RingCentral

RingCentral pricing: tiers, seat costs, and hidden fees

Short answer

Cloud PBX whose published Core plan is $30 monthly versus $20 annual, with AI Receptionist and SMS Booster sold as separate monthly add-ons.

Last verified: 2026-05-17 Model: user/month Official pricing

Public pricing tiers

TierMonthlyAnnual monthly equivalentNotes
Core $30 user/month $20 user/month Unlimited US/Canada calling, 100-person video
Advanced $35 user/month $25 user/month Auto call recording, advanced call handling
Ultra $45 user/month $35 user/month 200-person video, unlimited storage

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$200 / month

For 10 seats on Core, current public pricing implies $200 per month when annual pricing is available, or $300 month-to-month.

Hidden fees and quote risks

  • AI Receptionist add-on starts at $39/month
  • Business SMS Booster $25/month and Call Queues Booster $35/month
  • Hardware must be returned within 21 days or charged

Enterprise notes

RingCX contact center and enterprise contracts handled by sales; international bundles add cost. Free trial is 14 days with 20-line cap.

Closest alternatives

Dialpad8x8Zoom Phone

Sources

Pricing changes frequently. Confirm directly with the vendor before purchase.

Frequently asked questions

How much does RingCentral cost?

RingCentral pricing depends on its Per-user with annual discount up to 33%. The page lists public tiers and flags custom or usage-based items that require vendor confirmation.

What is the main hidden fee risk for RingCentral?

AI Receptionist add-on starts at $39/month

Which RingCentral alternatives should buyers compare?

Dialpad, 8x8, Zoom Phone are the closest alternatives most procurement teams compare against RingCentral.