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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

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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.