3CX
Cheaper for 10 people
From$25/mo
10 people: $25 a month · $300 a year
- No free plan
- No yearly discount listed
- No startup credits listed
- 3 plans · priced per plan
3CX vs RingCentral: pricing compared
Plans, list prices and what a team of 5, 10 or 25 pays on each, from Surba's catalog of Communication tools. Updated for 2026.
At a glance
Side by side
3CX starts at $25/mo (8SC Basic) and RingCentral at $20/user/mo (RingEX Core). For 10 people that's $25 vs $200 a month: 3CX is $175 a month (88%) cheaper than RingCentral on list price.
RingCentral
Communication
From$20/user/mo
10 people: $200 a month · $2,400 a year
- No free plan
- Up to 33% off yearly
- No startup credits listed
- 3 plans · priced per user
Plans
3CX and RingCentral plans
Every plan with a public price, in US dollars.
3CX
8SC Basic
8 simultaneous calls · Annual licence
$25/mo
8SC Pro
8 simultaneous calls · Pro features
$32.92/mo
8SC AI
8 simultaneous calls · AI features
$47.92/mo
Annual licences priced by simultaneous calls (e.g. 16SC Pro $795, 24SC Pro $1,095). Hosting from $295/yr extra.
Prices from 3CX's pricing page, checked 26 Oct 2026.
RingCentral
RingEX Core
$20/user/mo paid annually
$20/user/mo
RingEX Advanced
$25/user/mo paid annually · Cost center management
$25/user/mo
RingEX Ultra
$35/user/mo paid annually · Custom roles and permissions
$35/user/mo
Core $20, Advanced $25, Ultra $35/user/mo paid annually; monthly $30/$35/$45 per RingCentral blog. Main plans page hides prices behind a user-count selector ('save up to 33% annually').
Prices from RingCentral's pricing page, checked 26 Oct 2026.
Team cost
What each costs your team
Entry paid plans, per month and per year at list price.
| Team | 3CX (8SC Basic) | RingCentral (RingEX Core) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 people | $25/mo$300/yr a year | $100/mo$1,200/yr a year | 3CX $75 less a month |
| 10 people | $25/mo$300/yr a year | $200/mo$2,400/yr a year | 3CX $175 less a month |
| 25 people | $25/mo$300/yr a year | $500/mo$6,000/yr a year | 3CX $475 less a month |
3CX is priced per plan. RingCentral is priced per user. Per-user prices are multiplied by the team; per-plan prices aren't. Before tax; yearly discounts not applied.
FAQ
3CX vs RingCentral: questions
Which is cheaper, 3CX or RingCentral?
3CX starts at $25/mo (8SC Basic) and RingCentral at $20/user/mo (RingEX Core). For 10 people that's $25 vs $200 a month: 3CX is $175 a month (88%) cheaper than RingCentral on list price. Compare features too: the cheaper plan isn't always the closer match.
Do 3CX and RingCentral have free plans?
3CX has no free plan in Surba's catalog. RingCentral has no free plan in Surba's catalog.
Are 3CX and RingCentral cheaper if you pay yearly?
RingCentral lists up to 33% off yearly billing. Surba's catalog lists no yearly discount for 3CX.
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