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Microsoft Teams Phone vs RingCentral
Who each one suits, side by side, with a demo of both this week.
Microsoft Teamsvs
Both sold, set up and supported by Empire Telecom
The short answer
Which one should you choose?
Teams Phone if everyone already lives in Microsoft Teams; RingCentral if you want a dedicated phone platform with its own integrations.
- Choose Microsoft Teams Phone if: Organizations on Microsoft 365 that want calling inside Teams without paying for Microsoft’s calling plan.
- Choose RingCentral if: Growing and multi-location organizations that want one platform for everyone, managed centrally.
How they differ
Add a third platform, or swap either one.
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Feature by feature
Scores are our take, 1 to 5, from Gartner placements, G2 reviews and our own installs. Gartner placements from the 2026 Magic Quadrant for UCaaS and the 2025 Magic Quadrant for CCaaS; G2 ratings checked October 2026. GARTNER and MAGIC QUADRANT are registered trademarks of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates.
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Where it is strong.
Real phone numbers in Microsoft Teams, through EmpireUC Direct Routing.
- Calls in the same app people already use for chat and meetings
- Managed alongside Microsoft 365 users and security
- Certified desk phones and room systems available
- Direct Routing through EmpireUC: your numbers, calls forwarded if Teams is down, and business texting
RingCentral
Where it is strong.
Phone, messaging and video in one app, with one of the largest integration catalogs.
- Calling, team messaging and video meetings in one app and one admin portal
- A very large catalog of integrations, including Salesforce, Microsoft Teams and HubSpot
- Contact center options that sit on the same platform
- AI features for transcription and call insights, some sold as add-ons
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The honest answer
Demo both on your own calls.
Feature lists look alike. What decides it is how your calls route, which tools you already use, and the price you can get. We demo both platforms on your own call flow this week, and get pricing from both side by side.
Lower pricing than direct
You pay less than buying direct. We sell every major platform, put them in competition for your business and negotiate the price for you.
Demos this week
We run the demos ourselves, on your own call flow, on your schedule. No waiting for a vendor’s sales calendar.
Free professional services
Discovery, call flow design, number porting, phone setup, training and go-live support, at no charge.
More comparisons
Other platforms to consider.
Dialpad
AI built into every call: live transcription, summaries and coaching.
8x8
Employee calling and contact center on one platform, with strong international coverage.
Nextiva
Business phone, video and messaging with customer experience tools, popular with small and mid-sized businesses.
Zoom Phone
Calling inside Zoom, for teams that already meet on Zoom.
Questions
What buyers ask us.
Is Microsoft Teams Phone or RingCentral better?
Neither is better for everyone. Teams Phone if everyone already lives in Microsoft Teams; RingCentral if you want a dedicated phone platform with its own integrations.
What is the main difference between Microsoft Teams Phone and RingCentral?
Microsoft Teams Phone: Real phone numbers in Microsoft Teams, through EmpireUC Direct Routing. RingCentral: Phone, messaging and video in one app, with one of the largest integration catalogs.
Can we see both before deciding?
Yes. We run both demos ourselves, the same week, on your own call flow.
Does it cost more to buy through you?
No, it costs less. You pay less than buying direct from either platform, and setup is free.
See Microsoft Teams Phone and RingCentral this week.
Tell us about your team and we will demo both on your call flow, with pricing side by side.