3CX vs RingCentral
Is either VoIP provider right for you? Compare both with CloudTalk and decide which is the best fit for your business’s needs.
3CX vs RingCentral and How They Compare to CloudTalk
| Property | Cloudtalk | 3CX | RingCentral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Price Overview | $25 – $50 | $150 – $270 | $19.99 – $49.99 |
| Free Trial | Yes – 14 days. Doesn’t require a credit card. | Yes – 1 year. Doesn’t require a credit card. | Yes – 30 days. Requires a credit card. |
| Integrations | 100+ integrations CRM integrations include industry leaders like HubSpot, Zapier or Intercom. |
16 CRMs include Salesforce, Freshdesk, MS Dynamics, MS 365, Zendesk, or Hubspot. |
Basic integrations from second – Standard plan. Advanced CRM integrations from a Premium plan (Salesforce Zendesk..) |
| Mobile Application | Yes, compatible with both Android and iOS. | Yes, compatible with both Android and iOS. | Yes, compatible with both Android and iOS. |
| Minimum Amount of Users | One user within all plans. CloudTalk has no maximum number of users. |
One user within all plans. | One user within all plans. |
| Extensions | Up to 8-digit extensions with site codes from a Premium plan. | ||
| Click to Call | Yes, from a starter pack. | ||
| Call Recording | Yes, available in all plans. | Yes, in Pro and Enterprise plans. | On demand in Essential and Standard, included only in Premium and Ultimate plans. |
| Call Tagging | Does not mention this feature. | Does not mention this feature. | |
| Local Numbers | 1 local number free for each plan. | Available as an add-on. | |
| Toll-free Numbers | Yes, available in all plans. | ||
| Smart Dialer | Yes, also offers predictive and power dialers. | Does not mention this feature. | Does not mention this feature. |
| Automated Call Distribution (ACD) | |||
| Open API | |||
| Customer Support Options | Customer support available 24/7. Based on the plan, we offer email, phone, chat support, and an option of a dedicated account manager. |
Offers community forums, online guides, and YouTube channel. Hosted users can access 24/7 support. Tech support available for partners or a $75 ticket purchase. |
Offers live chat, community forums, online support cases, and FAQs. |
Discuss the detailed comparison and choose your winner.
3CX vs RingCentral
| 3CX | RingCentral | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing: Which Service Fits Your Budget? |
Offers 3 plans. Costs range between $150 and $270 annually. 3CX does not offer monthly billing. | Provides 4 plans, ranging between $19.99 and $49.99 if paid annually and $29.99 – $59.99 if paid monthly. | Pricing winner RingCentral RingCentral is a more affordable solution for startups and small businesses. |
| Features: Which Phone System Powers Your Team Better? |
Its biggest draw is freedom of choice in hardware and hosting. The platform also has great video conferencing capabilities. | Flagships include toll-free and local numbers, unlimited faxing, as well as advanced video and audio conference calls. | Features winner RingCentral When it comes to advanced tools, RingCentral stands out. It is especially helpful in handling massive business call traffic. It also offers many developer tools. |
| Customer Satisfaction: Which Service Has the Happiest Customers? |
Scored 4.5 / 5 on Capterra (254 reviews) and reached a 4.4 out of 5 rating on G2 (386 reviews). Customers see 3CX as an overall great solution. The only notable issues included a glitchy mobile app and confusing UI. | RingCentral rates 4.2 / 5 on Capterra (928 reviews) and 3.9 / 5 on G2 (616 reviews). Users mainly value advanced texting, audio quality, and number porting. On the contrary, RingCentral occasionally does not alert customers to missed calls or voicemails. | Customer Satisfaction winner 3CX Despite the lower number of reviews, it’s difficult to argue against the overwhelming amount of positive feedback. By all accounts, it seems 3CX is a hidden VoIP gem. |
Not convinced?
Meet CloudTalk!
Cloudtalk’s calling software is earning more and more recognition with each passing day. We ranked 3rd of the top 30 HubSpot Integrations by G2 Industry Leaders.
CloudTalk also works seamlessly with all HubSpot plans. If you are a loyal HubSpot user, our software should be your number 1 option.
How CloudTalk compares to 3CX and RingCentral
Unlike 3CX, CloudTalk offers excellent experiences across all platforms. Our software is designed to be easy and enjoyable to use, and we offer a wide range of support options should you encounter any issues.
RingCentral users miss a certain level of automation that CloudTalk excels in. How much time and energy can you save simply by automating your case logging?
CloudTalk is a winner in terms of advanced analytics. With Custom reporting from CloudTalk, you can filter any data, search by agent, phone number, queue, timeframe, etc.
Pricing: Transparent memberships for businesses of any size
CloudTalk may be on the more expensive side — with plans ranging between $25 and $50 user/month paid annually — yet we offer high-end services that clearly demonstrate our value. CloudTalk offers a fully customizable plan, so you can pay only for what you need.
Furthermore, while Dialpad and RingCentral are extensively used by smaller businesses, CloudTalk aims mainly at mid-size companies looking to grow. Therefore, although you pay more, CloudTalk adapts to your future needs, offering you a long-term solution.
Features
Out of CloudTalk’s 100 features, our flagship tools include several advanced dialers (power and smart). Furthermore, you can send a call to the most fitting agent best suited to handle the call based on predefined parameters with Skill-based and Caller-based routing.
By using our Call Notes and Tags, your reps are better informed about customer’s calling history. That gives you an opportunity to offer personalized customer service. Additionally, CloudTalk also lets you keep a local presence. We offer over 160 international numbers.
Advantages and reviews of CloudTalk
Still not convinced? Our results speak for themselves
G2 Reviews proof
G2 ranked us among the Top 50
Customer Service Products for 2026.
So, who is the overall winner
of the best VoIP alternative?
We vote for CloudTalk. Discover how CloudTalk can provide you with unparalleled control over your customer’s experience and start matching their expectations today
