This is one reason I didn't go with Ring.
My first system was Simons XT which worked fine but not having a display and having to program everything via long, complex keypad strings was a pain. After 9 yrs of use when the system started having issues I did a lot or research and decided on the Qolsys for the following reasons: They are backwards compatible with other wireless sensors so I did not have to re-invest on sensors that I already had. The types of available sensors (branded and third party) is extensive; I like the door sensors that are recessed into the door than the ones that are visible. I even purchased a sensor that just listens for the smoke detectors to sound and then notifies the fire department. All the programing can be done right at the display with a very easy UI. The display is handy to tell the current status of the alarm, easily identify errors or if a door or window was currently open. The display has a camera and takes a picture of whomever disarms the system. They accept Power-G sensors which work at further distances with higher encryptions. A secondary display (even a third) can be added for other entrances; this also acts as an signal extender for the sensors. And there are many sensor groups to assign each sensor so you control when or if it reports to the central monitoring or just notifies the user.
Cellular is the primary and mandatory, internet is optional. I also like the redundancies and algorithms. If an exterior door is opened a signal is immediately sent, monitoring then expects a disarm signal to be received within 30 seconds; if the burglar smashes the display so that the alarm can not be sent, the system knows something is wrong and notifies the authorities.
I consider Ring sort of like Lorex; prepackaged, cheaper systems for the novice who wants a quick DIY plug-n-play system.