How Does Intulse Compare to RingCentral?
Many VoIP phone system providers include their phone systems as part of a Unified Communication as a Service (UCaaS) tool. Many websites like Capterra, G2, SoftwareAdvice, and GetApp help businesses and organizations find the best VoIP phone system provider for their needs. While these sites make it easy to compare by pricing, it’s not as easy to determine what features and capabilities are accessible by the bottom line.
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Pricing is Often the Biggest Difference and Deciding Factor
VoIP phone system pricing is not equal, yet one of the major deciding factors for a new VoIP phone system is the cost. Unfortunately, pricing is one of those areas where people can easily become confused about the bottom line because of service fees and hidden prices.
Intulse approaches pricing from a different perspective. Too often, people stop their research at a pricing comparison and miss the hidden prices. At Intulse, our pricing includes everything except premium add-ons. Many of our standard features are locked behind higher cost-per-user plans from other providers. At first glance, many VoIP phone providers will seem like they are the “best” because they are more affordable, but in the long run, you may find that you end up paying more because of features you need or hidden fees. Your first invoice with them may be far higher than what you may have expected.
At Intulse, our VoIP pricing is all-inclusive. All of our features and any mandatory fees are included and estimated upfront, except user-based tools and add-ons like 3rd-party integrations. Our estimates are within just a few dollars of what you will pay each month.
What Makes Intulse Different?
While VoIP phone system pricing is not equal, our biggest differentiator is our integrations. Other VoIP providers offer 3rd-party integrations, yes, but those integrations often amount to nothing more than a “click-to-call” feature. Our integrations provide far more functionality, with deep integration for 3rd-party solutions like CRM systems, archival solutions like Smarsh and Global Relay, and even automation solutions like Zapier.
Intulse vs. RingCentral MVP
This comparison grid comes from Capterra.com. While it shows the similarities and differences with our feature sets, it does not demonstrate the strengths that come with using the Intulse App for your VoIP phone system, business texting, video conferencing, and deep integration with your CRM system.
Feature | Intulse | RingCentral MVP |
|---|---|---|
Caller ID | ||
Call Screening | ||
Call Recording | ||
Call Routing | ||
Call Monitoring | ||
Video Conferencing | ||
IVR/Voice Recognition | ||
Activity Dashboard | ||
Real-Time Monitoring | ||
Call Disposition | ||
SMS Text Messaging | ||
Fax Management | ||
API | ||
Contact Database | ||
Voicemail Transcription | ||
Chat/Messaging | ||
Real-Time Analytics | ||
Contact Management | ||
SIP Trunking | ||
3rd-Party Integrations | ||
Computer Telephony Integration | ||
Customizable Reports | ||
Alerts/Notifications | ||
Call Center Management | ||
CRM | ||
Call List Management | ||
Interaction Tracking | ||
Call Queues | ||
Call Transfer | ||
Reporting & Statistics | ||
Live Chat | ||
Auto-Dialer | ||
Access Controls/Permissions | ||
Unified Communications (UCaaS) | ||
Call Reporting | ||
Automatic Call Distribution | ||
Mobile Access | ||
Queue Management | ||
Online Voice Transmission | ||
Call Conferencing | ||
Voice Mail | ||
Call Tracking | ||
Activity Tracking |
So Which VoIP Provider Is Best?
We would be lying if we didn’t say that there are many reliable VoIP phone solutions on the market, and that many of them offer similar standard features to those of Intulse. However, we come back to the Intulse difference: our integrations and pricing. Of course, we’re admittedly a bit biased.
Every business and organization is different as are their needs, but there is one thing that everyone usually agrees on: you should get the most for your money and you should be treated honestly and fairly from the beginning. These are core values at Intulse. Our integrations are designed to help you get more for your money, our pricing and estimates are as comprehensive as possible, and our customer service is 100% based in the U.S. and we answer the phone when you call.
So, who is the best VoIP provider? Really that decision is yours, but if you would like to learn more you can contact us today for a demo and see if Intulse is the best choice for you.