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Self-hosted alternatives to Grasshopper

The Grasshopper listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 4 of the 77 other business phone systems in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Grasshopper is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $14 per month, billed annually. 3 of them are free or have a free plan.

4 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Grasshopper

  1. VitalPBX

    Asterisk-based PBX you install on your own server or VPS

    • VitalPBX starts at $225 per year and up (VitalPBX One, priced by extensions). Grasshopper starts at $14 per month, billed annually.
    • VitalPBX has a free plan. Grasshopper does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only VitalPBX lists a web app.
    • Only Grasshopper lists a macOS app.
    VitalPBX pricing and details

  2. Vodia

    Multi-tenant PBX platform for businesses and service providers

    • Only Vodia lists a web app.
    • Only Grasshopper lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Vodia is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Grasshopper also covers transcription, shared inbox and business texting.
    Vodia pricing and details

  3. FusionPBX

    Open-source multi-tenant PBX built on FreeSWITCH

    • FusionPBX starts at $100 per month (Green membership, optional). Grasshopper starts at $14 per month, billed annually.
    • FusionPBX has a free plan. Grasshopper does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only FusionPBX lists a web app.
    • Only Grasshopper lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    FusionPBX pricing and details

  4. FreePBX

    Open-source web interface for managing an Asterisk phone system

    • 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 self-hosted alternative to Grasshopper?

Yes. VitalPBX, Vodia, FusionPBX and FreePBX can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can Grasshopper be self-hosted?

The Grasshopper listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 17, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these business phone systems are free?

VitalPBX, FusionPBX and FreePBX are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 13, 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.