Why Businesses Switch from RingCentral
RingCentral is a solid UCaaS platform for companies that want everything bundled. But if you already have a PBX, you're paying for features you don't need.
Expensive Per-User Pricing
RingCentral charges $20-35 per user per month. A 50-user office pays $1,000-1,750/month before making a single call. IPComms has zero per-user fees — you only pay for the minutes you use and the phone numbers you need.
Locked Into Their Ecosystem
RingCentral requires their phones, their apps, and their platform. If you want to use your own PBX — Asterisk, FreePBX, 3CX, or anything else — you need a SIP trunk provider like IPComms, not a UCaaS subscription.
Long Contracts & Complex Tiers
RingCentral pushes annual contracts and has multiple feature tiers that make it hard to compare costs. IPComms is month-to-month with simple, transparent pricing — $0 per channel, pay-per-minute calling, cancel anytime.
IPComms vs RingCentral: Feature-by-Feature
A detailed comparison of SIP trunking vs UCaaS capabilities, pricing, and service for 2026.
| Feature | IPComms | RingCentral |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model | Pay per minute | $20-35/user/month |
| Outbound Rate (US) | $0.010/min | Included (limited minutes) |
| Inbound Rate (US) | $0.009/min | Included (limited minutes) |
| Per-User Fees | None | $20-35/user/mo |
| Channel/Trunk Fees | $0 per channel | N/A (per-user model) |
| Local DID Numbers | $1.50/mo | 1 per user (included) |
| Toll-Free Numbers | $2.00/mo | Add-on cost |
| Contracts Required | No contracts | Annual contract typical |
| Use Your Own PBX | Any SIP PBX | Their platform only |
| Phone Support | All customers | All plans |
| Encryption | TLS 1.3 + SRTP | TLS + SRTP |
| STIR/SHAKEN | Included | Included |
| Uptime SLA | 99.99% | 99.99% |
| Number Porting | Volume discount (100+ numbers) | Free |
| Underlying Carrier | Own infrastructure | Bandwidth (resold) |
| Established | 2002 (24 years) | 1999 (27 years) |
Cost Comparison: Real Numbers
Here's what a 20-user office actually pays per month with each provider.
IPComms
Lower CostExample: 20-user office, 10 DIDs, 8,000 outbound min, 5,000 inbound min
RingCentral
Same office: 20 users on Core plan ($25/user/mo, annual)
20 users @ $25/user$500.00 Included minutesBundled Additional toll-freeExtra Annual contract requiredYes Monthly Total$500.00+Pricing based on publicly available rates as of March 2026. RingCentral pricing is for the Core plan with annual billing. Monthly billing is approximately 33% higher. IPComms pricing is month-to-month with no commitment. Actual costs vary by usage.
Which Provider is Right for You?
Choose IPComms if you:
- Already run a PBX (Asterisk, FreePBX, 3CX, FreeSwitch, etc.) and need SIP trunking
- Want to eliminate per-user fees and pay only for what you use
- Need month-to-month flexibility with no contracts
- Run a call center or high-volume environment where per-minute pricing saves money
- Want to connect Microsoft Teams via Direct Routing
RingCentral may be better if you:
- Don't have a PBX and want a complete phone system with phones included
- Need video conferencing, team messaging, and file sharing built in
- Want a single vendor managing your entire communications stack
- Have a small team where per-user pricing is manageable
- Need extensive third-party app integrations (CRM, helpdesk, etc.)
Switching from RingCentral Takes Minutes
No downtime, no disruption. Keep your numbers, keep your PBX, change your provider.
Sign Up & Configure
Create your IPComms account and configure your PBX with our SIP credentials. Takes under 10 minutes.
Test Your Connection
Make test calls to verify audio quality. Run both providers side-by-side during transition.
Port Your Numbers
Submit a porting request and we'll transfer your numbers from RingCentral with zero downtime.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about switching from RingCentral to IPComms.
Is IPComms cheaper than RingCentral for business calling?
Yes. RingCentral charges $20-35 per user per month, which adds up quickly for larger teams. IPComms SIP trunking has no per-user fees — you pay $0 per channel and only $0.009-0.010/min for calls. A 50-user office paying $25/user on RingCentral spends $1,250/month before any calling. With IPComms, the same office pays only for minutes used plus $1.50/mo per DID.
Can I keep my existing PBX and switch from RingCentral?
Yes. If you have an on-premise or cloud PBX (Asterisk, FreePBX, 3CX, FreeSwitch, Microsoft Teams, etc.), IPComms SIP trunking connects directly to it using standard SIP protocol. You keep full control of your phone system and just replace RingCentral as your trunk provider.
Does IPComms offer unified communications like RingCentral?
IPComms is a pure SIP trunking provider, not a UCaaS platform. If you need video conferencing, team messaging, and built-in apps, RingCentral bundles those together. But if you primarily need reliable voice connectivity for your PBX, IPComms delivers that at a fraction of the cost without forcing you to pay for features you don't use.
Can I port my numbers from RingCentral to IPComms?
Yes. You can port your existing phone numbers from RingCentral to IPComms with zero downtime. The porting process typically takes 3–10 business days depending on the releasing carrier and 5-7 days for toll-free numbers. We handle the paperwork and coordinate the transfer so your business stays connected throughout.
Does RingCentral use its own network?
RingCentral uses Bandwidth as its underlying carrier for voice services. This means you're paying RingCentral's markup on top of Bandwidth's network costs. IPComms operates its own geo-redundant SIP infrastructure with direct carrier interconnects, giving you better rates and more control over your voice connectivity.
Do I need a long-term contract with IPComms?
No. IPComms operates on a month-to-month basis with no contracts, no commitments, and no early termination fees. RingCentral typically requires annual contracts for the best pricing, and monthly plans come at a significant premium. With IPComms, you can cancel anytime.