Compare Blackboard Collaborate and RingEX 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (56.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$30.00 1 User Per Month
Blackboard Collaborate
Star Rating
(152)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Blackboard CollaborateRingEX
Star Rating
(1,035)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$30.00 1 User Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that RingEX excels in screen sharing with a score of 9.1, while Blackboard Collaborate trails behind at 8.2, making RingEX a preferred choice for those who prioritize seamless visual collaboration.
- Reviewers mention that RingEX's recording feature is highly rated at 9.0, compared to Blackboard Collaborate's 8.6, indicating that users find RingEX's recording capabilities more reliable and user-friendly.
- G2 users highlight that RingEX offers superior mobile access with a score of 9.1, whereas Blackboard Collaborate scores only 7.1, suggesting that RingEX is better suited for users who need to collaborate on-the-go.
- Users on G2 report that RingEX's branding options score 8.4, which is higher than Blackboard Collaborate's 8.0, indicating that RingEX provides more flexibility for businesses looking to customize their meeting environments.
- Reviewers say that RingEX shines in file sharing with a score of 8.4, while Blackboard Collaborate's score is not specified, suggesting that RingEX may offer a more robust file sharing experience.
- Users report that RingEX's participant permissions feature is rated at 8.9, significantly higher than Blackboard Collaborate's 8.1, indicating that RingEX provides better control over user access during meetings.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Blackboard Collaborate
No pricing availableRingEX
Core
$30.00
1 User Per Month
A reliable, core phone system to get your business up and running
- Unlimited domestic calling
- SMS and MMS
- IVR
Free Trial
Blackboard Collaborate
Free Trial is available
RingEX
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.2
111
8.8
855
Ease of Use
8.2
114
8.5
869
Ease of Setup
8.1
22
8.1
481
Ease of Admin
7.8
23
8.3
437
Quality of Support
8.1
94
7.9
760
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.0
23
8.1
429
Product Direction (% positive)
7.3
115
7.6
839
Features by Category
Content Sharing
8.3
45
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
44
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
51
|
Verified
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.4
46
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
45
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
46
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
40
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
50
|
Verified
Not enough data
Functionality
7.7
40
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
52
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
43
|
Verified
Not enough data
Documents
Not enough data
7.9
126
Not enough data
7.4
120
Not enough data
8.2
127
Sending
Not enough data
9.1
140
Not enough data
9.3
137
Not enough data
8.9
125
Not enough data
9.2
129
Not enough data
8.9
131
Not enough data
9.2
131
Host Tools
Not enough data
8.4
64
Not enough data
8.6
69
Not enough data
9.0
79
Attendee Tools
Not enough data
8.7
73
Not enough data
8.9
73
Not enough data
8.1
56
Post-Event Tools
Not enough data
8.5
53
Not enough data
8.4
55
Integrations
Not enough data
8.2
47
Not enough data
8.5
54
Collaboration Tools
8.2
77
|
Verified
9.1
215
8.7
18
|
Verified
9.0
106
7.9
17
|
Verified
8.6
80
8.8
18
|
Verified
8.9
103
9.0
17
|
Verified
9.1
87
Meeting Coordination
8.0
59
|
Verified
8.8
206
8.6
66
|
Verified
9.0
198
8.1
70
|
Verified
8.9
188
8.7
18
|
Verified
9.0
109
Software Type
7.1
50
|
Verified
8.9
204
8.9
18
|
Verified
8.9
105
9.0
13
|
Verified
9.2
121
Platform
Not enough data
8.1
155
Not enough data
9.0
184
Not enough data
8.6
173
Not enough data
8.9
180
Not enough data
8.7
172
Not enough data
8.4
165
Not enough data
8.6
172
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Workforce Management
Not enough data
8.7
173
Not enough data
8.5
169
Administrative
Not enough data
8.7
176
Not enough data
8.5
174
Basic Communication - Cloud PBX
Not enough data
8.8
33
Not enough data
8.8
32
Not enough data
8.9
32
Not enough data
7.8
31
Not enough data
9.0
32
Not enough data
8.7
31
Advanced Features - Cloud PBX
Not enough data
8.5
28
Not enough data
8.4
30
Not enough data
8.3
30
Not enough data
8.9
31
Basic Communication
Not enough data
9.0
360
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
270
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
292
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
245
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
301
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
308
|
Verified
Access
Not enough data
8.2
268
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
279
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
303
Advanced Features
Not enough data
8.2
317
Not enough data
8.4
281
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
334
|
Verified
Extensions
Not enough data
8.5
39
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
41
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Features
Not enough data
8.6
44
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
39
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
43
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
41
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
42
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
39
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Blackboard Collaborate and RingEX are categorized as Video Conferencing
Unique Categories
Blackboard Collaborate is categorized as Virtual Classroom
RingEX is categorized as UCaaS Platforms, Online Fax, Webinar, VoIP, Call Center Infrastructure (CCI), and Cloud PBX Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Blackboard Collaborate
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
RingEX
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Higher Education
38.7%
E-Learning
20.7%
Education Management
16.0%
Primary/Secondary Education
4.7%
Outsourcing/Offshoring
2.0%
Other
18.0%
Computer Software
11.5%
Financial Services
5.2%
Information Technology and Services
5.1%
Marketing and Advertising
5.0%
Insurance
4.4%
Other
69.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Blackboard Collaborate
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in E-Learning
The room can be broken into individual subgroups easily, and there is a main area at the top for distribution. Audio quality is excellent and simultaneous speakers is no issue.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Liz C.
Verified User in Higher Education
It's clunky, first time users have to download and it is not intuitive at all. Like I said above, it gets the job done, but would not be my first choice as a virtual meeting space.
RingEX
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Seth J.
Verified User in Pharmaceuticals
The most liked aspect, for me, is that they have a mobile application.This platform makes it very east for me to handle almost all of the aspects of my job in one place. Its very handy and helpful when on the go and need a lot of your information in one spot.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Computer Software
It is incredibly annoying to join a meeting scheduled by someone else via link. I was told this may be because of a Chrome issue. However, Chrome is my preferred browser as well as the preferred browser of so many others. This has made me revert to...
Verified User in E-Learning
The room can be broken into individual subgroups easily, and there is a main area at the top for distribution. Audio quality is excellent and simultaneous speakers is no issue.
Seth J.
Verified User in Pharmaceuticals
The most liked aspect, for me, is that they have a mobile application.This platform makes it very east for me to handle almost all of the aspects of my job in one place. Its very handy and helpful when on the go and need a lot of your information in one spot.
Liz C.
Verified User in Higher Education
It's clunky, first time users have to download and it is not intuitive at all. Like I said above, it gets the job done, but would not be my first choice as a virtual meeting space.
Verified User in Computer Software
It is incredibly annoying to join a meeting scheduled by someone else via link. I was told this may be because of a Chrome issue. However, Chrome is my preferred browser as well as the preferred browser of so many others. This has made me revert to...
Discussions
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Official Response from RingEX
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