RingCentral vs Loom Pricing (2026)
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RingCentral vs Loom

Communication pricing comparison · 2026

RingCentral pricing ranges from $30–$45/user/month, while Loom ranges from $0–$20/user/month. Loom is typically 57% more affordable, though your actual cost depends on tier and team size.

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RingCentral
RingCentral pricing starts at $20/user/month for the Core plan when billed annually ($30/m
verified 27d ago
$0 $520
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Loom
Loom is a video messaging platform that helps teams communicate asynchronously through qui
verified 26d ago
$0 $520
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Verdict · Vendr median · year 1
Loom saves $520 vs RingCentral · 25 seats
Cheapest $0
Spread 100%
Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
List price × seats. Click a tier below to lock it.
Advanced
$11K/yr
year 1 license · $35/seat
Pricing model unknown
Pricing model unknown
no public list price found
What buyers actually pay
median, annual
Vendr deal-flow data. The real benchmark, not list price.
Median annual
$520/yr
Vendr · n=36
↓ Lowest median
Median annual
$0/yr
Vendr · n=0 · limited data avg 10% negotiated
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Sources & confidence

Every dollar amount and contract clause below traces back to a sourced fact. We don't manufacture composite scores.

Where this data comes from
Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs
Sources 9 sourced facts
5 hidden-cost · 3 contract · Vendr median
Last verified 3w ago
Confidence High confidence
Sources 8 sourced facts
3 hidden-cost · 2 contract · Vendr median · 2 review platforms
Last verified 3w ago
Confidence Medium confidence
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Plans at a glance

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Hidden costs

Each cost is severity-ranked, with the dollar range quoted from its source (Vendr, Reddit, TrustRadius, BBB, official docs) — never our estimate.

Beyond the sticker
Severity-ranked, sourced
4 documented
  • Taxes and Regulatory Fees Not Included in Advertised Price
    25% of license costs
    1 source
  • International Calling Charges
    $0.04-$0.17/minute
    1 source
  • Call Recording and Advanced Features Require Higher Tier Plans
    $5-$15/user/month
    1 source
  • Onboarding and Setup Time Investment
    5-15% of license costs
    2 sources
3 documented
  • Creator Lite Deprecation — Unexpected Seat Upgrades
    $15–$24/user/month per Creator Lite user upgraded
    1 source
  • Annual-Only Billing (No Monthly Option)
    $180–$288/user/year committed upfront
    1 source
  • Seat Added Without Clear Confirmation
    $15–$24/user/month per unintended seat addition
    1 source
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Contract terms

The fine print, surfaced. Green = buyer-friendly. Each clause backed by a quoted source.

RingCentral
Loom
Auto-renewal
Yes
Yes
Cancellation
Must cancel before renewal date
Cannot cancel during 14-day free trial
Commitment
Typically 1-3 years
Annual billing required for Business plans
Price escalation
Reports of significant mid-contract price increases - one user reported doubling from $45/month to $85/month
No published schedule but users report unexpected charges
Can downgrade
—
No
Based on 5 verified sources (Vendr · TrustRadius · BBB)
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What users say

Aggregated, with sample sizes. We use whichever review platform has data.

User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
No public ratings yet
Best for
Small businesses
Watch out
Pricing transparency and unexpected fee increases
TrustRadius
9.6/5 (181)
Trustpilot
2.1/5 (25)
Best for
Individual creators and small teams trying async video
Watch out
Desktop app crashes frequently and is unreliable
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Communication

RingCentral

$30–$45
/user/month
3 plans
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Communication

Loom

$0–$20
/user/month
4 plans · Free tier
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RingCentral and Loom both operate in the communication category. This page compares their list pricing.

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan RingCentral Loom
Core $30 /user/month Free /user/month
Advanced $35 /user/month Custom
Ultra $45 /user/month Custom
Enterprise — Custom

Cost at Scale

Total cost of ownership — licenses, implementation, and hidden costs included.

RingCentral

6 scenarios
$30/month
Starter Setup
$35/month
Growing Business
$45/month
Enterprise Setup
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Loom

3 scenarios
$2,880/year ($240/month, 10 seats)
10-Person Product Team (Business + AI, Annual)
$7,200
50-Person Engineering Team (Business, Annual)
$9,000/year (50 seats, with volume discount)
~$1,440/year for a 20-person nonprofit team (75% discount estimate)
Nonprofit Organization (Atlassian Community License)

Market Intelligence

RingCentral

Median annual cost
$520
Based on
36 deals

Loom

Average negotiated discount
10%

Hidden Costs

Beyond the sticker price — what catches buyers off guard.

RingCentral 4 hidden costs

high
Taxes and Regulatory Fees Not Included in Advertised Price 25% of license costs
medium
International Calling Charges $0.04-$0.17/minute
medium
Call Recording and Advanced Features Require Higher Tier Plans $5-$15/user/month
medium
Onboarding and Setup Time Investment 5-15% of license costs
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Loom 3 hidden costs

critical
Creator Lite Deprecation — Unexpected Seat Upgrades $15–$24/user/month per Creator Lite user upgraded
medium
Annual-Only Billing (No Monthly Option) $180–$288/user/year committed upfront
medium
Seat Added Without Clear Confirmation $15–$24/user/month per unintended seat addition
See all Loom hidden costs →

Contract Terms

Term RingCentral Loom
Auto-renewal Yes Yes
Cancellation Must cancel before renewal date Cannot cancel during 14-day free trial
Minimum commitment Typically 1-3 years Annual billing required for Business plans
Price escalation Reports of significant mid-contract price increases - one user reported doubling from $45/month to $85/month No published schedule but users report unexpected charges
Can downgrade — No

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