Head-to-head · Web and Video Conferencing - Midmarket Software
Microsoft Teams vs RingCentral Video
Microsoft Teams leads on 0 checks, RingCentral Video on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreMicrosoft Teams · 9.3/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresRingCentral Video · 1 of 4
Microsoft Teams scores higher on our rubric for web and video conferencing - midmarket software: 9.3 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.
Microsoft Teams is the better fit for organizations built around Microsoft 365. RingCentral Video is the better fit for teams wanting meetings with AI notes and integrations.
- Microsoft Teams fits best
Organizations built around Microsoft 365
- RingCentral Video fits best
Teams wanting meetings with AI notes and integrations
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Side by side
| Feature | Microsoft Teams 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | RingCentral Video 9.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 9.0 |
| Ranking | #2 in Web and Video Conferencing - Midmarket Software | #5 in Web and Video Conferencing - Midmarket Software |
| Best for | Organizations built around Microsoft 365 | Teams wanting meetings with AI notes and integrations |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Phone, Docs, Community | Live chat, Phone, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, 2FA | GDPR, HIPAA |
| Integrations | 250+ integrations | 500+ integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Microsoft Teams 0/4 · RingCentral Video 1/4 | ||
| Cloud recording | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Breakout rooms | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Meeting transcription | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Single sign-on | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Max meeting participants | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Meeting duration limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Microsoft Teams brings private and group chat, organized channels, audio and video meetings, cloud calling, file sharing, and collaborative apps into one platform. It suits organizations that coordinate work across Microsoft 365, as well… Read the review → |
RingCentral Video brings business video meetings together with collaboration features for small, mid-market and enterprise teams. It supports browser meetings and apps for Windows, macOS, iOS and Android, with screen sharing, annotations,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Microsoft Teams — where it wins
- Connects chat, channels, meetings, calling, and file collaboration
- Links closely with Microsoft 365 apps and services
- Offers web, desktop, mobile, and Linux access
Where it doesn't
- Teams Free is primarily positioned for personal use
- Business capabilities are spread across multiple license plans
- Broad scope may be more than teams seeking meetings alone need
RingCentral Video — where it wins
- AI-generated notes, summaries and live transcription support meeting follow-up.
- Whiteboards, annotations and breakout rooms add collaboration options.
- Works across web, desktop and mobile, with business app and calendar integrations.
Where it doesn't
- Free Meetings are limited to 100 participants.
- Free meetings have a 50-minute limit.
- Paid video pricing requires contacting sales.
- Microsoft Teams9.3/10 · Free plan
A broad collaboration suite that fits organizations already built around Microsoft 365.
Try Microsoft TeamsFull verdict → - RingCentral Video9.0/10 · Free plan
A flexible meeting service with AI notes, collaboration features and a free plan.
Visit RingCentralFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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