Cisco Desk Series vs. RingCentral Video

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Cisco Desk Series
Score 8.4 out of 10
N/A
A whiteboarding, videoconferencing and a second laptop display in one single device. The Cisco Desk Series delivers a collaboration experience to desks, in shared spaces, or small huddle spaces. Models include the Desk Pro, Desk, and Desk Mini. All Desk devices have advanced audio intelligence built in for distraction free meetings, a USB-C connection to pair devices wirelessly or dock a laptop.
$5,495
one-time fee **discounts available
RingCentral Video
Score 7.7 out of 10
N/A
RingCentral Video is a video conferencing solution ideal for remote teams and businesses. It includes screen sharing, group messaging, HD quality voice and video, and one-click video meetings.N/A
Pricing
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Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Cisco Desk SeriesRingCentral Video
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Top Pros
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Features
Cisco Desk SeriesRingCentral Video
Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of Product A and Product B
Cisco Desk Series
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Ratings
RingCentral Video
8.3
8 Ratings
4% above category average
High quality audio00 Ratings8.78 Ratings
High quality video00 Ratings8.48 Ratings
Mobile support00 Ratings8.08 Ratings
Screen Sharing
Comparison of Screen Sharing features of Product A and Product B
Cisco Desk Series
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Ratings
RingCentral Video
8.2
8 Ratings
3% above category average
Desktop sharing00 Ratings8.28 Ratings
Online Meetings / Events
Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Product A and Product B
Cisco Desk Series
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Ratings
RingCentral Video
8.2
8 Ratings
0% above category average
Calendar integration00 Ratings7.88 Ratings
Record meetings / events00 Ratings8.67 Ratings
Best Alternatives
Cisco Desk SeriesRingCentral Video
Small Businesses
Zoom
Zoom
Score 8.2 out of 10
ClickMeeting
ClickMeeting
Score 9.5 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Cisco Webex DX80 (discontinued)
Cisco Webex DX80 (discontinued)
Score 9.2 out of 10
ClickMeeting
ClickMeeting
Score 9.5 out of 10
Enterprises
Cisco Webex DX80 (discontinued)
Cisco Webex DX80 (discontinued)
Score 9.2 out of 10
Google Meet
Google Meet
Score 8.3 out of 10
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User Ratings
Cisco Desk SeriesRingCentral Video
Likelihood to Recommend
8.6
(28 ratings)
8.0
(8 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
10.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
9.1
(1 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Cisco Desk SeriesRingCentral Video
Likelihood to Recommend
Cisco
The tool is great for having a day in and day out video calls with the client in today's COVID world, where physical interaction is limited and the best suited is for having meetings with clients and showcasing them the product demonstration, at a large scale as this has smooth video interaction and makes any large scale webinar a piece of cake while using it.
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RingCentral
I would recommend RingCentral Video if a user or company is currently using RingCentral Meetings and is concerned with the security implications of using a Zoom-based platform. I would also recommend it if they are using O365 or G Suite presently. I would not recommend RingCentral Video if they are using MS Exchange on-prem. RingCentral Video is not as good as RingCentral Meetings, at present. It's also not as good as other meeting software, such as Cisco Webex.
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Pros
Cisco
  • It charges my laptop while being an amazing secondary monitor.
  • Optimizes the video and audio with superior sound and microphones.
  • A very nice compact digital whiteboard.
  • Hooks in with Webex meetings and Teams in such a seamless way.
  • Handles calling like a desk phone and is natural to use.
  • Looks so beautiful and is such a great addition to your desk.
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RingCentral
  • Audio quality is always good if we have good internet.
  • Sharing the screen is easy and simple for every user.
  • Reliability, as all the conference software we need to make sure it's there whenever we need it.
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Cons
Cisco
  • The WebRTC function that's used for certain meeting types should include a progress bar. A lot of users think the device is frozen.
  • At entry, the price was a bit high. I haven't bought one recently.
  • More backgrounds would be nice.
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RingCentral
  • Sometimes, RingCentral Video does not allow users to join a call without the desktop/mobile app.
  • Call recording data is limited to past six months only.
  • The new desktop has some glitches.
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Likelihood to Renew
Cisco
Simple, Fantastic and always improving with software upgrades
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RingCentral
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Usability
Cisco
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RingCentral
Ring Central is very easy to navigate and schedule meetings with this. I have tried other video platforms for meetings but they aren't as easy to navigate.
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Support Rating
Cisco
I have not had to use support yet as our use of Webex Desk Pro is so new, but all the questions that I have had have been answered with such promptness and clarity that it is clear Cisco has a passion about this device and about providing high quality in all that they do. Their support is top notch and you will never need to fear when reaching out to them.
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RingCentral
Did not require support
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Alternatives Considered
Cisco
Organisation decided to went ahead with Cisco Webex Desk Pro becase of these following key differences: 1.- Microphone: Advanced noise-canceling microphone array vs Built-in microphone with Logitech MeetUp. 2.- Speakers: Superior Sound system vs Built-in speakerphone with Logitech MeetUp. 3.- Display: 27-inch 4K touchscreen vs. No touchscreen with Logitech MeetUp. Cisco TAC support is great.
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RingCentral
RingCentral Video works basically as well as Google, Skype, and Zoom, however, those apps are more well known and much more industry standards. That is why we prefer them however we do use RingCentral as the backup and for some clients who prefer it for one reason or another. It is firmly on the second tier of options, but it is solid nonetheless.
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Return on Investment
Cisco
  • For team work, projects are completed sooner and you can make a profit
  • Saving time and this means the possibility of more profit
  • If the number of projects is large, the investment will return quickly
  • The software license fee is too high
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RingCentral
  • It gets the job done and we have probably saved a nominal amount bc we use other features as well compared to competitors
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