RingCentral is built for large companies. Ringlite is self-serve and priced for small teams. This guide prices the same team on both, with list prices checked September and October 2026.
What the same team pays
| People and numbers | Ringlite monthly | Ringlite yearly, per month | RingCentral monthly | RingCentral yearly, per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Team $45 | $37.50 | RingCentral Core $90 | $60 |
| 5 | Team $85 | $70.83 | RingCentral Core $150 | $100 |
| 10 | Business $130 | $108.33 | RingCentral Core $300 | $200 |
| 15 | Business $215 | $179.17 | RingCentral Core $450 | $300 |
Ringlite costs less at 3, 5, 10 and 15 people.
How the plans differ
| RingCentral | Ringlite | |
|---|---|---|
| How you pay | Per user, bigger discounts through sales | Packages, every price on the page |
| Texting | 25 to 200 texts per user | Texts at a published rate, no monthly cap |
| Setup | Sales-led | Sign up and get approved in about an hour |
Where RingCentral is the better pick
- Video meetings and contact center
- International calling
- Desk phones
- Coverage: Ringlite covers US calling and texting to the 48 contiguous states only, so teams calling Canada or other countries need a provider with wider coverage.
Where Ringlite is the better pick
- Prices on the page: sign up without a sales call
- Starts at $15 for one user and one number
- No per-user text caps: every text at a published rate
- Verified and ready in about an hour
How usage is billed
Team and Business include a shared pool of call minutes (Team 200 and Business 1,000 a month). Starter is pay as you go. Calls past the pool cost 1.2¢ a minute, and texts cost 1.5¢ per text. "Unlimited" plans elsewhere sit under fair use policies.
Switching from RingCentral
You can start on new Ringlite numbers the day you are approved, keep RingCentral running while you do, and port your existing numbers on Team and Business, which usually takes one to two weeks.
Start with the RingCentral alternative page, the full comparison and how switching works.
Open the calculator Price your own team and numbers, monthly or yearly.