Alternatives · Business Phones
Grasshopper alternatives
Grasshopper compared with 8 alternatives: Quo, Google Voice, Ooma Office, Talkroute, Dialpad and 3 more.
Grasshopper is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $14 per month, billed annually. 1 of the 8 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
8 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 17, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| GrasshopperThis tool | Free trial · from $14/mo | Trial only | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Quo | Free trial · from $15/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Google Voice | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Ooma Office | From $19.95/mo | No | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Talkroute | Free trial · from $19/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Dialpad | Free trial · from $15/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| 800.com | From $19/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Calilio | From $12/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Unitel Voice | From $6.99/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Grasshopper starts at $14 a month and scores 3.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 8 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Quo, Ooma Office and Dialpad score higher without starting lower. Google Voice, Calilio and Unitel Voice start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Grasshopper
- Free trial · from $15/mo
Quo
Business phone app for calls and texts on shared team numbers
- Quo starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly). Grasshopper starts at $14 per month, billed annually.
- Only Quo lists a web app.
- Quo also covers AI support agent.
Suits: Small businesses that want a second number apart from personal phones
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Google Voice
Google's phone number service for calls and texts on any device
- Google Voice starts at $10 per month for one user; team plans $10 per user / month plus Workspace. Grasshopper starts at $14 per month, billed annually.
- Google Voice has a free plan. Grasshopper does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Google Voice lists a web app.
- Only Grasshopper lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Grasshopper also covers shared inbox.
Suits: Individuals in the US who want a free second number
- From $19.95/mo
Ooma Office
Small business phone system with a virtual receptionist, no contract
- Ooma Office starts at $19.95 per user / month, no contract. Grasshopper starts at $14 per month, billed annually.
- Only Ooma Office lists a browser extension.
- Ooma Office also covers team chat and video calls.
- Grasshopper also covers shared inbox.
Suits: Small offices that want desk phones without a long contract
- Free trial · from $19/mo
Talkroute
Virtual phone system with call menus, texting and video meetings
- Talkroute starts at $19 per month for 1 user, plus $5 per additional user. Grasshopper starts at $14 per month, billed annually.
- Only Talkroute lists a web app.
- Only Talkroute lists a Linux app.
- Talkroute also covers video calls.
- Grasshopper also covers transcription and shared inbox.
Suits: Small businesses that want one price for a few users
- Free trial · from $15/mo
Dialpad
AI business phone with live call transcripts and call summaries
- Dialpad starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually ($27 billed monthly). Grasshopper starts at $14 per month, billed annually.
- Only Dialpad lists a web app.
- Only Dialpad lists a browser extension.
- Dialpad also covers team chat and video calls.
- Grasshopper also covers shared inbox.
Suits: Teams that want every call transcribed and summarized automatically
- From $19/mo
800.com
Toll-free, vanity and local business numbers with texting and AI
- 800.com starts at $19 per month for 1 user, billed annually ($23 billed monthly). Grasshopper starts at $14 per month, billed annually.
- Only 800.com lists a web app.
- Only Grasshopper lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Grasshopper also covers shared inbox.
Suits: Small businesses that want a toll-free or vanity number on existing phones
- From $12/mo
Calilio
Low-cost virtual phone system with call and text bundles per user
- Calilio starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly). Grasshopper starts at $14 per month, billed annually.
- Only Calilio lists a web app.
- Only Calilio lists a browser extension.
- Only Grasshopper lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Grasshopper also covers shared inbox.
Suits: Solo founders and small teams on a tight budget
- From $6.99/mo
Unitel Voice
Virtual phone system for small US businesses with flat monthly plans
- Unitel Voice starts at $6.99 per month for 1 user, billed yearly ($9.99 billed monthly). Grasshopper starts at $14 per month, billed annually.
- Only Unitel Voice lists a web app.
- Only Grasshopper lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Grasshopper also covers shared inbox.
Suits: Solo owners who want a business number on their cell phone
Limits worth knowing in Grasshopper
- Sold only in the US and Canada; international calls are billed per minute by destination.
- Texting needs carrier registration: a $19.50 one-time fee and $1.50 a month on every plan.
- Extra numbers cost $9 a month each on annual billing ($10 monthly), and extra extensions $3 ($5 monthly).
- The pricing page shows annual prices and says annual billing saves over 20%; only Solo Plus's monthly price ($32) was readable.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Grasshopper?
The alternatives to Grasshopper in this directory are Quo, Google Voice, Ooma Office, Talkroute, Dialpad, 800.com, Calilio and Unitel Voice. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Grasshopper.
Is there a free alternative to Grasshopper?
Yes. Google Voice has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Grasshopper alternatives work on Linux?
The Grasshopper listing does not include a Linux app. Talkroute lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 17, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.