RingCentral vs Zoom:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, RingCentral had more branded searches than Zoom among unified communications platforms worldwide. RingCentral was estimated to have 184K branded searches compared to Zoom’s 34K, and held a 43.1% Share of Search versus Zoom’s 8%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Follow RingCentral vs Zoom and get free monthly updates on what changed
By continuing you'll get index updates and occasional product news from Brandwave. Unsubscribe any time. Privacy
Which is more popular in search, RingCentral or Zoom?
Compare the platforms that combine calls, chat and meetings. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for RingCentral, Zoom. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | RingCentral | Dialpad | Aircall | Nextiva | Zoom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 43.5% | 18.2% | 18.1% | 10.3% | 9.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 44.5% | 17.7% | 17.6% | 12.4% | 7.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 45.4% | 18.5% | 15.1% | 12.9% | 8.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 37.7% | 15.9% | 28.4% | 11% | 7.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 41.8% | 17.4% | 20.9% | 12.2% | 7.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 44% | 18.5% | 18.3% | 10.9% | 8.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 45.5% | 19.1% | 15.5% | 11.4% | 8.5% |
| May 2026 | 43.4% | 18% | 17.8% | 12.8% | 8% |
| Jun 2026 | 41.9% | 21.1% | 17.2% | 12.1% | 7.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 41.8% | 21.2% | 17.3% | 12% | 7.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 43.1% | 21.9% | 14.7% | 12.3% | 8% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the RingCentral and Zoom comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- RingCentral was ahead of Zoom in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, RingCentral’s estimated Share of Search among unified communications platforms worldwide moved from 43.5% to 43.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 223K to 184K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Zoom’s estimated Share of Search among unified communications platforms worldwide moved from 9.8% to 8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 50.3K to 34K.
How did search popularity change for unified communications platforms worldwide in August 2026?
2 changes
In August 2026, RingCentral gained estimated Share of Search among unified communications platforms worldwide, from 41.8% to 43.1%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Zoom worldwide fell 32.3% over 11 measured months, from 50.3K to 34K in August 2026.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using RingCentral’s and Zoom’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
RingCentral
8 branded search terms
- ringcentral
- ringcentral app
- ringcentral business phone
- ringcentral com
- ringcentral phone system
- ringcentral ringex
- ringcentral software
- ringcentral voip
Zoom
3 branded search terms
- video meeting zoom
- zoom com
- zoom video meeting
Put your own brand in this comparison
Brandwave tracks your branded demand next to the rival you actually watch, with your campaigns, spend and outcomes on the same timeline.