Grasshopper
A flat-rate virtual phone number service for solos and small teams, from $14 a month (True Solo, annual).
- Per account
- Annual or monthly
- Cloud
- Virtual number
- Independent sources
- Verified 11 Nov 2026Sources are dated on this profile
- 2 sourcesLinked, typed and dated
- Independent third-party sourcesHow this profile was compiled
- Not an endorsementStack18 has not tested this product
What is Grasshopper?
Grasshopper is a virtual business phone service that adds a business number, extensions and voicemail to existing mobile phones, priced per account rather than per user.
- Best forSolos and very small teams wanting a business number without per-seat billing
- Team size fitSmall teams
- PricingTrue Solo $14, Solo Plus $25, Small Business $55 a month (annual); $18, $32, $70 monthly.
- Main limitationTexting registration fees.
- AlternativesQuo (formerly OpenPhone), Vonage Business Communications, JustCall · compare all
Grasshopper overview: who it is for and what it does.
Grasshopper gives small businesses a professional number with extensions, voicemail and call forwarding to existing phones.
A July 2026 index lists True Solo at $14 a month annually ($18 monthly; 1 user, 1 number), Solo Plus $25 ($32; unlimited users, 3 extensions) and Small Business $55 ($70; 4 numbers), per account; business texting needs a $19.50 one-time registration plus $1.50 a month.
An August 2026 guide describes it as flat-rate rather than per seat and notes higher tiers were hard to verify due to a geo-restricted pricing page.
Main problem it solves
Gives small businesses a professional number on existing phones.
Typical customer segment
Solopreneurs and very small businesses.
Target users
- Solo founders
- Freelancers
- Small service businesses
Primary use cases
- Business number
- Extensions
- Voicemail
- Texting
What makes it distinct
- Per account, not per user.
- Texting registration fee.
- Very simple.
Grasshopper features explained.
Plans (annual / monthly per account)
- True Solo
- $14 / $18; 1 user, 1 number.
- Solo Plus
- $25 / $32; unlimited users, 3 extensions.
- Small Business
- $55 / $70; 4 numbers.
Texting
- Registration
- $19.50 one-time.
- Monthly fee
- $1.50.
- Purpose
- Business texting compliance.
Fit
- Billing
- Flat rate.
- Users
- Unlimited from Solo Plus.
- Advanced features
- Limited.
Grasshopper pricing and plans.
Figures reported by independent sources; vendor page not reviewed directly. Checked 11 Nov 2026 against Phone2 · Rework.
Pricing model
Flat monthly per account.
Free plan
No
Free trial
Not stated
Grasshopper plans and prices (USD)
True Solo
$14 per month
Annual ($18 monthly)
1 user, 1 number.
Solo Plus
$25 per month
Annual ($32 monthly)
Unlimited users.
Small Business
$55 per month
Annual ($70 monthly)
4 numbers.
Phone2 (July 2026, competitor) and Rework (August 2026).
Prices change. Confirm current plans and terms on the vendor's site before you decide.
Visit official website (external) ↗See alternativesGrasshopper integrations, API and platforms.
Important integrations
- iOS
- Android
- Desktop apps
Supported platforms
- Web
- Windows
- macOS
- iOS
- Android
API
Not reviewed for this profile.
Data import and export
Not reviewed for this profile.
Integration coverage was not assessed in full. Check Grasshopper's integrations directory and documentation for your tools.
Grasshopper pros and cons.
Strengths, limitations and best fit. Each point cites a source; editorial summaries are not customer reviews.
Limitations
Best for
- Solos and very small teams wanting a business number without per-seat billing
- Freelancers
- Home-based businesses
May be less suited to
- Call centres
- Teams needing CRM integrations
Top Grasshopper alternatives and competitors.
Quo (formerly OpenPhone)
The business phone app formerly called OpenPhone, from $15 per user a month (Starter, annual) with the…
Explore →Related productVonage Business Communications
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Explore →Related productJustCall
A cloud phone and SMS platform for sales and support teams, from $39 per user a month (Team).
Explore →Grasshopper compared with similar business phone systems (VoIP).
Summaries come from each profile. This is a side-by-side aid, not a ranking.
| Product | Pricing model | Starting price | Monthly option | Minimum users | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grasshopper | Flat per account | $14/mo (annual) | Yes ($18) | None | Solos |
| 8x8 Work | Quote | ~$15/user/mo (reported) | Yes | Not stated | Global calling |
| Aircall | Per licence | $30/licence/mo (annual) | Yes ($40) | 3 licences | CRM-connected calling |
| Dialpad | Per user | $15/user/mo (annual) | Yes ($27) | Not stated | AI calling |
| JustCall | Per user | $39/user/mo | Not stated | Not stated | Sales calling + SMS |
| Nextiva | Per user | $15/user/mo (annual) | Yes ($23) | Not stated | SMB phone + CX |
Grasshopper vs competitors: head-to-head comparisons.
Each comparison has a feature table, pricing side by side, strengths and limits, and best-fit scenarios.
Compare Grasshopper with all its alternatives in one table →
Grasshopper discussions and buying questions.
No published discussions mention this product yet.
Grasshopper questions and answers
What is Grasshopper used for?
Grasshopper is a virtual business phone service that adds a business number, extensions and voicemail to existing mobile phones, priced per account rather than per user. Typical uses include business number, extensions, voicemail, texting.
How much does Grasshopper cost?
True Solo is $14, Solo Plus $25 and Small Business $55 a month billed annually.
Is Grasshopper priced per user?
No, per account; Solo Plus allows unlimited users.
Does Grasshopper texting cost extra?
A $19.50 one-time registration plus $1.50 a month.
How does Grasshopper compare with its competitors?
Stack18 publishes head-to-head comparisons of Grasshopper vs Quo (formerly OpenPhone), each with a feature table, pricing and best-fit scenarios.
What are the main alternatives to Grasshopper?
The main alternatives to Grasshopper covered on Stack18 are Quo (formerly OpenPhone), Vonage Business Communications and JustCall. Quo (formerly OpenPhone) may suit small sales and support teams of 2 to 50 people. Vonage Business Communications may suit mixed desk and mobile teams wanting per-line billing. JustCall may suit sales teams wanting calling, SMS and dialers with CRM sync. See the Grasshopper alternatives guide for a side-by-side table.
What are the pros and cons of Grasshopper?
Strengths: Flat rate, not per user. Low entry price. Limitations: Texting registration fees. Limited advanced features.
Who is Grasshopper best for?
Grasshopper may suit solos and very small teams wanting a business number without per-seat billing; freelancers; home-based businesses. It may be less suited to call centres; teams needing CRM integrations.
What integrations does Grasshopper support?
Documented integrations and ecosystem items include iOS, Android, Desktop apps. API: Not reviewed for this profile.
When was the Grasshopper profile last verified?
Sources for this profile were last reviewed on 11 Nov 2026. 2 sources are listed under Sources, and prices and plans can change, so confirm with the vendor.
Where this information comes from.
- Business phone pricing index (updated 5 July 2026) Phone2 (competing vendor) Third-party Accessed 11 Nov 2026
- Best Business Phone System in 2026: 15 VoIP Platforms Compared (22 August 2026) Rework Third-party Accessed 11 Nov 2026
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Facts come from Phone2 (July 2026, a competitor) and Rework (August 2026). Capabilities were not tested.
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