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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Grasshopper

    Score7.5 out of 10
    N/AGrasshopper is an IP telephony business communication solution that provides companies with a toll-free or local phone number. It has both desktop and mobile applications and includes features such as custom greeting recording, call forwarding, call transfer, call reporting, and voicemail.

    $18

    per month for a single user

    Pricing
    Grasshopper
    Editions & Modules
    True Solo
    $18
    per month for a single user
    Solo Plus
    $32
    per month
    Small Business
    $70
    per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Grasshopper
    Free Trial
    Yes
    Free/Freemium Version
    No
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    No
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee
    Additional Details20% discount available for annual pricing.
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    Community Pulse
    Grasshopper
    Considered Both Products
    GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
    Chose Grasshopper
    It came down to price and reliability. Even though it's not 100% perfect, it's significantly better than the other options we have tried.
    Incentivized
    Chose Grasshopper
    We moved away from Grasshopper when we implemented an answering service that had an application which provided the same functions as grasshopper for calling and texting. We initially selected Grasshopper as our communication solution because our original answering service just …
    Incentivized
    Chose Grasshopper
    Their mobile and desktop apps are so much easier to use and very user friendly. Customer service was very kind and helpful, too.
    Incentivized
    Chose Grasshopper
    I switched because Grasshopper was more reasonably priced and the functionality was better. It is also easier to use and the customer service is better. Overall, the experience with Grasshopper has been great. And I like how I can access my calls and voicemails on my android …
    Incentivized
    Chose Grasshopper
    Before using Grasshopper, we were only using personal cell phones. Giving out our numbers to all customers and visitors meant that they could call our cell phones even after business hours. Implementing Grasshopper allowed our organization to make it so that business calls …
    Incentivized
    Chose Grasshopper
    Grasshopper stacks up against the competition. With an easy to use portal, low cost, and multiple options to choose from, Grasshopper is a formal contender. We’ve used Grasshopper for the last few years with an amazing amount of success. There is no competition when it comes to …
    Incentivized
    Chose Grasshopper
    I have not tested other systems. Grasshopper worked fine and it would have been a waste of time to explore others.
    Incentivized
    Chose Grasshopper
    Price and functionality of Grasshopper was key in decision making.
    Incentivized
    Chose Grasshopper
    Grasshopper fit my business needs at a much lower price than any of the alternatives.
    Incentivized
    Chose Grasshopper
    Grasshopper was recommended and worked well enough that we haven't even thought about looking at any other service.
    Incentivized
    Chose Grasshopper
    We selected Grasshopper because of its price and ease of use.
    Incentivized
    Chose Grasshopper
    What went into my decision making process was price, ease-of-use, being able to port or carry over my 800 number no matter what my physical location would be. How I came upon Grasshopper is because I moved from one office location to another and the business number I had for …
    Incentivized
    Chose Grasshopper
    It was recommended by a trusted power partner so I did not need to evaluate others.
    Incentivized
    Chose Grasshopper
    It stacks up very well against a traditional phone alternative. No hardware necessary, no complicated setup or training, it's perfect. I honestly did not compare to other internet based companies. They checked all of the boxes and came highly recommended from a colleague, so I …
    Incentivized
    Chose Grasshopper
    When researching solutions, Grasshopper just seemed the most user-friendly and I could get running fast on it.
    Incentivized
    Chose Grasshopper
    Grasshopper is way easier to use and has a more polished product.
    Incentivized
    Chose Grasshopper
    The amount of features is unmatched by the other service I've used. It's not a fair comparison, however, I will say that the features work very well. I've never had a client complain, only compliments, so as far as I'm concerned. The price for the value is good.
    Incentivized
    Chose Grasshopper
    I have not needed to use any other product.
    Incentivized
    Chose Grasshopper
    For some small businesses that want a virtual phone number, Skype might also be an option. We use Skype as well, but it is not a replacement for the features of Grasshopper. Skype can give you a virtual number, but it won't provide extensions, caller directory, complex …
    Incentivized
    Chose Grasshopper
    Grasshopper is far easier to manage with more features at a better price.
    Incentivized
    Chose Grasshopper
    Other systems just aren't as user-friendly.
    Incentivized
    Chose Grasshopper
    For the money and features, Grasshopper wins hands down to other solutions we've used.
    Incentivized
    Chose Grasshopper
    In all candor, we only considered an in-house solution and Grasshopper. We have all of the technical wherewithal to implement our own Grasshopper-like system. The deciding factor for us was maintenance. Had we done it ourselves, there would need to be at least two people (a …
    Incentivized
    Chose Grasshopper
    We have not used similar products.
    Incentivized
    Chose Grasshopper
    We have not considered any other services.
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    46 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    98%
    Delivers good value for the price
    45 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    93%
    Happy with the feature set
    43 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    42 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    46 Answers
    Features
    Grasshopper
    Cloud PBX
    Comparison of Cloud PBX features of Grasshopper
    Feature
    Grasshopper
    9.7
    46 Ratings
    20% above category average
    Hosted PBX9.423 Ratings
    Multi-level Interactive Voice Response (IVR)10.024 Ratings
    User templates10.019 Ratings
    Call reports9.433 Ratings
    Directory of employee names9.434 Ratings
    Call Management
    Comparison of Call Management features of Grasshopper
    Feature
    Grasshopper
    9.6
    51 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Answering rules9.247 Ratings
    Call recording9.622 Ratings
    Call park9.812 Ratings
    Call screening10.036 Ratings
    Message alerts9.243 Ratings
    VoIP system collaboration
    Comparison of VoIP system collaboration features of Grasshopper
    Feature
    Grasshopper
    7.9
    12 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Video conferencing7.93 Ratings
    Audio conferencing7.77 Ratings
    Video screen sharing8.23 Ratings
    Instant messaging8.09 Ratings
    Mobile apps
    Comparison of Mobile apps features of Grasshopper
    Feature
    Grasshopper
    8.9
    48 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Mobile app for iOS8.935 Ratings
    Mobile app for Android8.929 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    Grasshopper
    Small Businesses
    Zoom Phone
    Score9 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Google Voice
    Score7.8 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Grasshopper
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.8
    (56 ratings)
    Usability
    6.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.0
    (42 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Grasshopper
    Likelihood to Recommend
    GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
    Grasshopper is well suited for basic needs of texting in and out as well as calling out if you would like to avoid using your personal line. It also eliminates the need to have a dedicated land land in your office or business. You can obtain a vanity number and forward calls through grasshopper.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
    • I like that there are differing voicemails for each extension, to keep up with the image of calling a separate line.
    • I love the voicemail text emails. I believe we pay a little extra, but worth every penny for those urgent calls while I am in a meeting.
    • The cost is very reasonable for the value added to our company.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
    • It would be nice to have the ability to transfer some calls to another Grasshopper IVR, for those customers who mistakenly dial the wrong number (we have two incoming numbers, one for corporate and one for sales).
    • Likewise, it would be nice to have the ability to forward to a toll-free number, which would have allowed us to work around the inability to transfer between IVRs (see above).
    • Lastly, it would be great to have an 'emergency' switch setting (default off but could be toggled on) that would let us override all IVR settings and transfer all incoming calls elsewhere (either to a direct dial or toll free number) for those rare times when we cannot take any calls (such as a weather emergency OR the one time each year we take all of our staff on a retreat) - that would allow us to send all calls to a backup answering service rather than just voicemail.
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    Usability
    GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
    The admin functions are kind of confusing in the old interface which was my most recent experience on the admin side.
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
    When I was setting up my account I contacted support a couple of times. They were also very professional, personable, and helpful. Their response is prompt and thorough. I'm confident I can get any question answered as well as help with any issue I might have. That's pretty important to me.
    Incentivized
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    Alternatives Considered
    GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
    I have not used any other phone services like Grasshopper. I know that there is another option out there called Ruby, which is more like a virtual receptionist but since I did not try it out I cannot compare the two. When I started my company I found the services that Grasshopper offers to be perfect. It still works for us and we have no need to change to anything else right now.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
    • It's allowed us to keep cost down. Other phone systems can seriously get outrageous in implementation and monthly fees!
    • It's allowed our team the confidence to work in locations outside of the office and still be seen as professionals.
    • It's decreased the amount of time spent on unwanted sales calls via the call screening application.
    Incentivized
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