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Free alternatives to Grasshopper

Grasshopper has no free plan. 4 of the 44 other business phone systems in this directory are free or have a free plan.

Grasshopper is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $14 per month, billed annually. 1 of them has no paid plan at all; the rest pair a free plan with paid ones.

4 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Grasshopper

  1. Google Voice

    Google's phone number service for calls and texts on any device

    What is free: Google Voice for personal Gmail accounts, US only: one number, unlimited US calls and texts, and voicemail transcripts. Needs an existing mobile number.

    • 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.
    Google Voice vs GrasshopperGoogle Voice pricing and details

  2. Sonetel

    Business phone numbers in any country with an app and web app

    What is free: Basic plan has no monthly fee: pay as you go for a number subscription from $1.79 a month and for calls, with SMS-to-email.

    • Sonetel starts at $9.95 per user / month, billed annually ($13.95 billed monthly). Grasshopper starts at $14 per month, billed annually.
    • Sonetel has a free plan. Grasshopper does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Sonetel lists a web app.
    • Only Grasshopper lists macOS and Windows apps.
    Sonetel vs GrasshopperSonetel pricing and details

  3. Zadarma

    Cloud PBX and virtual numbers in 110+ countries, free to start

    What is free: Standard plan: $0 a month for up to 5 PBX users, with calls, numbers and extra PBX features paid for separately as used.

    • Zadarma starts at $39 per month for up to 10 users, billed annually ($44 monthly). Grasshopper starts at $14 per month, billed annually.
    • Zadarma has a free plan. Grasshopper does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Zadarma lists a web app.
    • Only Zadarma lists a browser extension.
    Zadarma pricing and details

  4. FreePBX

    Open-source web interface for managing an Asterisk phone system

    What is free: Everything. There is no paid plan.

    • FreePBX is free. Grasshopper starts at $14 per month, billed annually.
    • FreePBX has a free plan. Grasshopper does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only FreePBX lists a web app.
    • Only Grasshopper lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    FreePBX pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a free alternative to Grasshopper?

Yes. Google Voice, Sonetel, Zadarma and FreePBX are free or have a free plan.

Does Grasshopper have a free plan?

Grasshopper has no free plan. Grasshopper is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $14 per month, billed annually.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Grasshopper: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.