Aron vs RingCentral · Phone system
Aron vs RingCentral
RingCentral is known for general business phone systems used across many industries. Aron covers phone system too, inside one platform that also includes the AI receptionist, cloud phones, insurance verification, reminders, and payments, all connected to your practice software.
Last updated: October 2026
Side-by-side comparison
| Capability | Aron | RingCentral |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud phones, IVR and call recording | Included | Core focus |
| Built specifically for dental | Yes | No, general business |
| Caller screen pop with patient context | Included | Check with vendor |
| AI receptionist that books appointments | Included | Check with vendor |
| Missed-call text-back | Included | Check with vendor |
| Reminders, reviews and recall | Included | Not a core focus |
| Inbound faxes | Included | Check with vendor |
Based on publicly available information, reviewed October 2026. "Check with vendor" means we couldn't confirm it publicly. Product names belong to their owners.
Aron pricing
Basic $399/month (includes 4 phone lines; handsets sold separately), Pro $799/month, Elite custom. Flat monthly pricing per practice.
Best for
Dental practices that want phones tied to patients, scheduling, and outreach.
RingCentral pricing
Published per-user plans; total depends on plan and seat count.
Best for
Organizations that need a general phone system across many non-dental teams.
Per-user phone pricing grows with headcount; add any separate reminder, review, and AI vendors to compare totals.
Why practices compare Aron with RingCentral
Built for dental
RingCentral serves many industries. Aron's cloud phone system is designed around dental front desks: patients, appointments, and balances show up on incoming calls.
AI that answers when you can't
The AI receptionist picks up overflow and after-hours calls and books into your schedule.
Texting and reminders included
Two-way texting, reminders, confirmations, and missed-call text-back come from the same number.
Pricing that doesn't grow per seat
Aron is a flat monthly price per practice, and Basic includes 4 phone lines; handsets sold separately.
Setup compared
Getting started with Aron
1. Plan your lines
Aron's team reviews your numbers, extensions, call flows, and fax lines with you.
2. Port or forward
Port your existing numbers into Aron's cloud phone system, or start with call forwarding while porting completes.
3. Set up phones and softphones
Basic includes 4 phone lines; handsets sold separately. Staff can also use the browser softphone, with emergency calling tied to your practice address.
4. Connect to patients
Incoming calls show who is calling with their upcoming appointments, and missed calls can get an automatic text back.
Getting started with RingCentral
Setup steps, timelines, and what's included in onboarding vary. Ask RingCentral which integrations you need, who configures them, and whether onboarding has a separate fee.
Questions worth asking any vendor: Does it write back to your practice software? Who sets it up? Is there a contract term or onboarding fee? What happens to your data if you leave?
What to ask before you choose
- Does the phone show who is calling along with their upcoming appointments?
- Can an AI receptionist answer overflow and after-hours calls and book visits?
- Are texting, reminders, and missed-call text-back on the same number?
- Is emergency calling tied to your practice address on softphones?
- Is pricing per user, or flat per practice?
Questions?
Can I keep my existing phone number?
Yes. Aron's cloud phone system supports number porting, or the AI receptionist can start with simple call forwarding.
Does Aron support faxes?
Yes. Inbound faxes arrive in Aron and are stored privately for your practice.
Can I use Aron alongside RingCentral?
Yes. Some practices start with one part of Aron, such as the AI receptionist or insurance verification, and move other work over later. A demo is the best way to map which tools you'd keep.
How long is a demo?
Demos are 30 minutes and use examples relevant to your practice. Book one at getaron.ai/schedule-demo.