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Updated March 2026 · Independent Analysis

AroundvsRingCentral

Around is free; RingCentral starts at $30/mo. Both rated 4.3/5 by users.

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Around

Lightweight video calling with floating video bubbles (now part of Miro)

★ 4.3/5Founded 2020Part of Miro (80M+) users
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RingCentral

Unified communications platform for phone, video, and messaging

★ 4.2/5Founded 1999400K+ businesses users
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⚡ Quick Stats

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Avg Rating
Around4.3/5
RingCentral4.2/5
🏆 Around wins
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Starting Price
AroundFree
RingCentral$30/mo
🏆 Around wins
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Features
Around15
RingCentral15
🏆 Around wins
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Free Plan
AroundYes ✓
RingCentralNo
🏆 Around wins

📊 Ratings Breakdown

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Around

4.3/5 avg
G2 Score4.4/5
Capterra Score4.3/5
Overall Avg4.35/5
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RingCentral

4.2/5 avg
G2 Score4.1/5
Capterra Score4.3/5
Overall Avg4.199999999999999/5

⚡ Quick Verdict

Independent analysis based on features, pricing, and user ratings

Choose Around if you need:
  • ✓ Floating Video Bubbles
  • ✓ Auto-framing
  • ✓ Noise Cancellation
  • ✓ Screen Sharing
  • ✓ Emoji Reactions
Try Around Free →
Choose RingCentral if you need:
  • ✓ Business Phone
  • ✓ Video Meetings
  • ✓ Team Messaging
  • ✓ SMS/MMS
  • ✓ Fax
Try RingCentral Free →

🔧 Feature Comparison

Around uniquely offers Floating Video Bubbles, Auto-framing, Noise Cancellation. RingCentral uniquely offers Business Phone, Video Meetings, Team Messaging. Both share 0 features.

Feature
Around
RingCentral
Floating Video Bubbles
✓
✗
Auto-framing
✓
✗
Noise Cancellation
✓
✗
Screen Sharing
✓
✗
Emoji Reactions
✓
✗
Lightweight
✓
✗
Low CPU Usage
✓
✗
Meeting Notes
✓
✗
Calendar Integration
✓
✗
Auto-mute on Typing
✓
✗
Spatial Audio
✓
✗
Background Blur
✓
✗
Music Mode
✓
✗
Quick Meetings
✓
✗
Miro Integration
✓
✗
Business Phone
✗
✓
Video Meetings
✗
✓
Team Messaging
✗
✓
SMS/MMS
✗
✓
Fax
✗
✓
AI-powered Notes
✗
✓
Call Recording
✗
✓
IVR
✗
✓
Auto-Receptionist
✗
✓
Analytics
✗
✓
Integrations
✗
✓
Mobile App
✗
✓
Webinar
✗
✓
Contact Center
✗
✓
Global Coverage
✗
✓
Total Features
15
15

💰 Pricing Comparison

Around is free; RingCentral starts at $30/mo.

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Around Plans

Free tier available

Free (via Miro)
Free
  • • Integrated in Miro
  • • Audio/video calls
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RingCentral Plans

Paid plans only

CoreBest Value
$30/user/mo
  • • Unlimited calling
  • • 100 participants video
Advanced
$35/user/mo
  • • 300+ integrations
  • • Auto call recording
Ultra
$45/user/mo
  • • 200 participants
  • • Unlimited storage
Full RingCentral pricing breakdown →
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