8×8
Unified voice, video, chat and messaging for business, with contact center and CPaaS APIs.
Paid SubscriptionQuote-based
- Web app
- iOS (iPhone & iPad)
- Android
- macOS
8x8 vs RingCentral
A side-by-side comparison to help you choose.
It is a close call
Both apps score similarly — your choice depends on your priorities below.
RingCentral
AI-powered business phone, video, messaging and contact center platform
Paid SubscriptionFrom $20Free trial
- Web app
- iOS (iPhone & iPad)
- Android
- macOS
Feature comparison
| 8x8 | RingCentral | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Pricing | Paid Subscription | Paid Subscription |
| Starting price | Quote-based | From $20 |
| Free plan | Included | Included |
| Offers free trial | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web app, iOS (iPhone & iPad), Android, macOS, Windows | Web app, iOS (iPhone & iPad), Android, macOS, Windows |
| Integrations | — | Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace, Salesforce, HubSpot, Zapier |
| Best for | Businesses wanting UC, contact center and APIs from one vendor Mid-market and enterprise buyers comfortable with quote-based pricing Teams needing voice, video, chat and messaging in one app Organizations interested in AI-assisted interaction routing | Businesses of any size replacing a legacy PBX with a proven cloud phone system Organizations that want phone, video, chat and SMS unified in one app Companies planning a later move into contact center or AI agents IT teams that need deep integrations and open APIs |
| Founded | — | 1999 |
| Company | 8x8, Inc. | RingCentral, Inc. |