RingEX Core
$100/mo
Five users at $20 each, billed annually.
Compare D Line
A RingCentral alternative priced per workspace, not per user
For small teams weighing per-user phone plans against a shared workspace price. We make D Line, and this comparison uses RingCentral's public pricing as listed on October 3, 2026.
At a glance
Compare the details that matter.
| Feature | D Line Base | D Line Advanced | RingEX Core | RingEX Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Per workspace | Per workspace | Per user | Per user |
| Starting price | $20/workspace/month | $35/workspace/month | $20/user/month annually; $30 monthly | $25/user/month annually; $35 monthly |
| Calling | 2,000 included minutes, then metered | Unlimited US and Canada calling | Unlimited domestic calling | Unlimited domestic calling |
| Business texting | $5/month add-on | SMS/10DLC included | 25 SMS per user/month | 100 SMS per user/month |
| Recording and AI | 5 GB rolling recordings; no transcription | Auto recording, transcription, summaries, and Ask about calls when transcription is available | On-demand recording and AVA included; automatic recording begins on Advanced | Automatic recording; conversational intelligence is an add-on |
| CRM integrations | Zoho, HubSpot, and Salesforce supported | Zoho, HubSpot, and Salesforce supported | Not available on Core | Available on Advanced and up |
| Team video and fax | Not listed | Team video and business faxing included | Video meetings and fax included | Video meetings and fax included |
| AI receptionist | Available with Advanced | Available with Advanced | Add-on starts at $39 | Add-on starts at $39 |
| Apps and desk phones | iOS, Android, desktop, Chrome extension, browser; quoted IP phones | iOS, Android, desktop, Chrome extension, browser; quoted IP phones | Desktop, mobile, and web apps; supported desk phones | Desktop, mobile, and web apps; supported desk phones |
Competitor pricing and features as listed on RingCentral's public pricing page on October 3, 2026; they can change. Check ringcentral.com for current pricing.
RingCentral and RingEX are trademarks of their respective owner. D Line is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by RingCentral.
Five-person example
What a five-person team pays.
This example compares a five-user RingEX Core account with one D Line workspace. Taxes, regulatory fees, hardware, and any optional add-ons are not included.
RingEX Core monthly
$150/mo
Five users at $30 each, paid monthly.
D Line Base
$28/mo
One workspace with five numbers: one included, plus four at $2 each. Base has a 2,000-minute allowance and SMS is an add-on.
Competitor pricing and features as listed on RingCentral's public pricing page on October 3, 2026; they can change. Check ringcentral.com for current pricing.
RingCentral and RingEX are trademarks of their respective owner. D Line is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by RingCentral.
Included or added later
Know what each plan puts in the price.
AI transcription and summaries
D Line Advanced includes about 1,000 transcription minutes and summaries. RingCentral lists Conversational Intelligence as an add-on starting at $60.
AI receptionist
D Line lists the AI receptionist with Advanced. RingCentral lists AI Receptionist as an add-on starting at $39.
Recording and texting
Advanced includes automatic recording and SMS/10DLC. RingEX Core lists on-demand recording and 25 SMS per user/month.
CRM, fax, and video
D Line supports Zoho, HubSpot, and Salesforce. Advanced includes team video calling and business faxing; RingCentral lists CRM integrations on Advanced and up, and meetings on Core.
Ask about calls
When transcription is available, the D Line workspace includes a chat over call transcripts so your team can ask about those conversations.
Try it on your own network.
RingCentral publishes a 99.999% uptime SLA; D Line does not publish an SLA. Rather than making quality claims, we recommend testing calls, devices, and routing during the D Line trial.
A fair fit check
When RingCentral is still the better choice.
RingCentral can be the stronger choice for large multi-site organizations, deep Microsoft Teams calling, its listed 330+ integrations, contact-center needs, international numbers, or a published SLA.
Move your numbers
How to switch in a considered order.
Our team helps you map users, extensions, call routing, and voicemail. Keep your existing service active until the move is complete.
- 01
Gather account details exactly as RingCentral lists them and back up call logs, recordings, and messages.
- 02
Ask D Line for a porting review and map users, extensions, routing, and voicemail with our team.
- 03
The $5 per-number port-in fee applies to completed ports; cancelled ports are refunded. Eligibility and timing are confirmed before the move.
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Test inbound calls, messages, voicemail, and devices before cancelling the former service.
Questions
Before you choose.
Can I keep my phone numbers if I leave RingCentral?
Yes. Request a port from RingCentral. D Line charges $5 per number for completed ports; cancelled ports are refunded. Eligibility and timing are confirmed before the move.
How long does porting from RingCentral take?
Timing depends on the number and its eligibility. Keep RingCentral active until the port completes, and confirm timing with the team before the move.
Is D Line cheaper than RingCentral for a small team?
It depends on your needs. With five people, RingEX Core starts at $100/month billed annually, while D Line Base starts at $20/month per workspace before extra numbers and add-ons.
Will my desk phones work with D Line?
D Line can quote pre-configured IP phones and supports popular brands such as Yealink, Fanvil, and Grandstream. Hardware is billed separately.
Try D Line for 14 days for $3.
Create a D Line workspace, choose your number, and keep your team reachable wherever work takes them.