Head-to-head · Web and Video Conferencing - Midmarket Software
Zoom Meetings vs RingCentral Video
Zoom Meetings leads on 0 checks, RingCentral Video on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreZoom Meetings · 9.4/10
- Free planboth
Zoom Meetings scores higher on our rubric for web and video conferencing - midmarket software: 9.4 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.
Zoom Meetings is the better fit for midmarket teams standardizing on video meetings. RingCentral Video is the better fit for teams wanting meetings with AI notes and integrations.
- Zoom Meetings fits best
Midmarket teams standardizing on video meetings
- RingCentral Video fits best
Teams wanting meetings with AI notes and integrations
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Side by side
| Feature | Zoom Meetings 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | RingCentral Video 9.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 9.0 |
| Ranking | #1 in Web and Video Conferencing - Midmarket Software | #5 in Web and Video Conferencing - Midmarket Software |
| Best for | Midmarket teams standardizing on video meetings | Teams wanting meetings with AI notes and integrations |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Docs, Community, Live chat, Phone | Live chat, Phone, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA | GDPR, HIPAA |
| Integrations | 6 integrations | 500+ integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Zoom Meetings 1/4 · 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 | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Max meeting participants | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Meeting duration limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Zoom Meetings brings video conferencing, scheduling, screen sharing, recording, captions, and administrative controls together across desktop, mobile, and web apps. Its plan range makes it relevant to teams that want a shared meeting… 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
Zoom Meetings — where it wins
- HD meetings, screen sharing, annotation, and breakout rooms
- Recording, captions, translations, and calendar scheduling
- SSO and admin activity logs on Business, with enterprise options
Where it doesn't
- Basic lists local recording, while cloud recording starts on Pro
- Basic and Pro cap meetings at 100 participants
- End-to-end encryption disables cloud recording and some meeting features
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.
- Zoom Meetings9.4/10 · Free plan
A broad meeting toolkit with free access and plan-based limits on capacity and recording.
Visit ZoomFull 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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