RingCentral AI Receptionist vs CloudTalk

Tired of missed calls, long hold times, and scattered handoffs? It’s time for a smarter way to greet your customers. Compare CloudTalk and RingCentral AI Receptionist features, pricing, and support to find the right fit for your team.

RingCentral AI Receptionist vs CloudTalk: Everything You Need to Know

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Starting Price

G2 Reviews

Languages & Accents

Onboarding

Number of agents

Call Greetings

Appointment Scheduling

International SMS

Local Numbers

Best for

CloudTalk

$0.25/min (AI Receptionist only) or $25/user/month + $0.25/min (Full CloudTalk suite)

4.4/5 (1,480+ reviews)

60+

Sessions with tech consulting team

Unlimited

Customizable

Included

Available

160+

SMBs needing flexible, multilingual AI with custom workflows

Aircall

$59/month (100 min included) or $69

/month (100 min, phone system included)

4.3/5 (2,700+ reviews)

6

Self-serve

Unlimited

Customizable

Included

Limited

100+ numbers

Businesses with predictable call volume needs

Get 50% Off Your First Month with CloudTalk!

Ringcentral AI Receptionist Vs. CloudTalk

Pricing: Which AI Receptionist Fits Your Budget Better?

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CloudTalk

CloudTalk offers three flexible pricing options for its AI Receptionist, billed annually. The AI Receptionist can be integrated with your current telephony system or paired with CloudTalk’s full suite of tools. To explore your ideal setup, you can request a free demo with a CloudTalk expert.

Plans available:

AI Receptionist Only: $0.25/minute
AI Receptionist + CloudTalk Suite
: $25 per user/month + $0.25/minute
Custom Plan
: Volume discounts (as low as $0.10 per minute)—contact sales

RingCentral

RingCentral AI receptionist pricing offers two options for its AI Receptionist—one standalone, and one bundled with its RingEX UCaaS suite. Both plans are billed annually and include 100 minutes per month, with overage fees for additional usage ($0.50/min). You can also book a free demo.

Plans available:

AI Receptionist Everywhere: $59/month (100 minutes included)
RingEX Bundle: $69/month (100 minutes included)

Winner: CloudTalk

CloudTalk starts at less than half the price of RingCentral—both per minute and per seat. Unlike RingCentral’s capped minutes and overage fees, CloudTalk offers volume discounts for high usage. It’s a more scalable, cost-effective option for growing teams.

Result

Customer Satisfaction: Which Service Has the Happiest Customers?

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CloudTalk

Rated 4.4/5/5 on G2 based on 1,800+ reviews. Users consistently highlight its ease of use, reliability, helpful support, rich calling features, and intuitive interface.

RingCentral

Rated 4.2/5 on G2 with over 2,700+ reviews. Customers appreciate its ease of use), customer support, easy setup, integrations, and overall communication ease.

Winner: CloudTalk

CloudTalk is the best choice for SMBs and growing teams that want advanced, reliable features—without breaking the bank. Its strong G2 ratings reflect consistent performance where it matters most: usability, call quality, and day-to-day dependability.

Result

Global Reach: Which AI Receptionist Speaks Your Customers’ Language?

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CloudTalk

CloudTalk supports global operations with local, international, and toll-free numbers in 160+ countries. Its AI Receptionist can interact with customers in 60+ languages and accents, using natural-sounding voices that adapt to your region and tone preferences.

RingCentral

RingCentral offers international numbers in 100+ countries, making it suitable for global teams—but with limitations. Its AI Receptionist supports just over 6 languages, which may restrict multilingual customer engagement.

Winner: CloudTall

With broader country coverage and vastly more language options, CloudTalk is built for teams scaling across markets—no matter the region or language.

Result

For Faster Setup, Better Support, and Built-In Analytics…Choose CloudTalk!

CloudTalk ranks among the top alternatives to RingCentral, trusted by4,000+ businesses globally. G2 and HubSpot have recognized our platform as a top leader, and here’s why!

CloudTalk vs. RingCentral: Onboarding & Ease of Use

Both platforms offer multi-channel communication and robust setup options. 

However, CloudTalk is known for its quick onboarding—you can be up and running from your web browser in under 5 minutes. Our intuitive UI requires no IT support and includes a self-service portal and expert demo setup.

RingCentral comes with a steeper learning curve, as noted by some users. It often requires more internal training to onboard teams—especially when dealing with layered add-ons or advanced features.

CloudTalk vs. RingCentral: Who Supports You When It Matters Most?

Both platforms offer 24/7 customer support—but the experience is far from equal.

RingCentral has a track record of long wait times, delayed responses, and unresolved tickets, as mentioned in multiple reviews. When issues arise, users are often left waiting—sometimes without clear follow-up or resolution.

With CloudTalk, you get help when you need it. All plans include round-the-clock support, with response times averaging under 1 minute. Just fast, reliable assistance that keeps your operations running and your team focused.

CloudTalk vs. RingCentral: Who Makes Analytics and Agent Insights Easier?

Both platforms provide analytics—but how they deliver them (and what it costs) is very different.

RingCentral restricts key insights like agent performance tracking, real-time dashboards, and advanced analytics to paid add-ons. If you want full visibility into your team’s performance, you’ll need to pay extra—or go without.

CloudTalk includes these capabilities out of the box. Everything is already built into the product, from real-time dashboards to deep performance analytics, giving managers immediate visibility and actionable insights.

Advantages and reviews of CloudTalk

Still not convinced?

Our results speak for themselves

14 days of free trial

There are no hidden charges and no need to add credit card details when subscribing for a free 14-day trial.

24/7 Customer Support

Our dedicated customer support team always puts a smile on your face by answering your questions promptly.

Set up in less than 5 min.

Our software has a user-friendly interface, it’s simple and practical. It can be set up in less than 5 minutes. No need for IT support.

9 globally distributed centers

Instead of relying on a single partner, we have built strong relationships with telco partners all across the world which helps us secure better calling routes and offer stronger connections.

G2 Reviews proof

The transition to CloudTalk was super smooth. Actually, agent productivity grew by 10% just as a direct result of the switch. We thought our sales team couldn’t handle more than 15 daily leads, but this year, on some days, they took care of 30 and even won more deals.

Franco Viale Leyva
Head of Commercial Performance at Poliglota

Our call volume tripled in only 2 years. Today, our agents get around 100,000 calls per quarter versus 30,000 back in 2020. With CloudTalk, we can now handle all of this communication easily. It was an excellent choice.

Frederico Lopes
Head of Customer Service at DiscoverCars

CloudTalk has grown on us from the very first moment. It’s a part of our daily workflow. Everyone in the company finds uses for it. From sales to support or onboarding. Without CloudTalk, we wouldn’t provide such outstanding service.

Pavel Pribis
CEO of Boataround

G2 ranked us among the Top 50
Customer Service Products for 2024.

FAQs

How much does a RingCentral AI receptionist cost?

RingCentral AI Receptionist starts at $59/month with 100 minutes included. Overage charges are $0.50/minute billed in 30-second increments.

Does RingCentral have an AI answering service?

Yes. RingCentral offers an AI Receptionist that answers calls, routes them based on voice input, and supports basic follow-ups and scheduling.

What is an auto receptionist in RingCentral?

An auto receptionist is a virtual assistant that uses voice menus and dial input to route inbound calls, reducing the need for live agents.

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

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