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Grasshopper alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll business phone systems and PBX software

Top picks

  • Google Voice logo

    Best overall

    Google Voice

    Starting price: $10 per user/month (Starter)

  • Google Voice logo

    Best free option

    Google Voice

    Starting price: $10 per user/month (Starter)

Common reasons people leave Grasshopper: only available in the USA and Canada, and lacks call-centre features like dialers, queues and advanced analytics. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Grasshopper, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Google Voice currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Google Voice logoGoogle VoiceFree plan + paid$10 per user/month (Starter)NoWeb, iOS, Android7 of 768.8
2Ooma Office logoOoma OfficePaid$19.95 per user/monthNoiOS, Android, Windows +15 of 564.8
3RiRingCentral RingEXPaid$20 per user/month billed annually ($30 monthly)NoWeb, Windows, macOS +26 of 661.8
4Dialpad logoDialpadPaid$15 per user/month (Standard)NoWeb, Windows, macOS +37 of 759.4
5Ringover logoRingoverPaid$19 per user/month (annual)NoWeb, Windows, macOS +24 of 457.5
  1. Google Voice logo

    1. Google VoiceTop pick

    Best for: US individuals and Google Workspace teams who want a cheap second number across phone and browser

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Grasshopper

    Cheap business number bundled with Google Workspace, with good transcription and calling in more countries.

    Pros

    • Personal version has almost all US and Canada calls at no cost
    • Voicemail transcripts land in your inbox and are searchable
    • Works in the browser, on Android and iOS, and on supported desk phones
    • Business tiers plug into Google Meet, Calendar and the Workspace admin console

    Cons

    • No toll-free 1-800 numbers
    • Business plans require a Google Workspace subscription
    • Picking your own number is limited to US users
    Visit Google Voice Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Google Voice a good Grasshopper alternative?

    Verified facts

    7 of 7 verified
    Free calls
    Most calls to the US and Canada (personal)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $10 per user/month (Starter)
    Checked Nov 7, 2026workspace.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Voicemail transcription
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Toll-free numbers
    Not offered
    Checked Nov 8, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Web, Android, iOS
    Checked Nov 8, 2026workspace.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Standard plan
    $20 per user/month
    Checked Nov 7, 2026workspace.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premier plan
    $30 per user/month
    Checked Nov 7, 2026workspace.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Ooma Office logo

    2. Ooma Office

    Best for: Small North American offices that want desk phones and a virtual receptionist without a contract

    PaidiOS, Android, Windows, macOS

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Grasshopper

    Adds desk phones, a virtual receptionist and video meetings while staying simple for small offices.

    Pros

    • Virtual receptionist and a toll-free number included in every plan
    • No contract required on any tier
    • Supports desk phones, analog fax and mobile apps together
    • Quick self-service setup

    Cons

    • Unlimited calling covers only the US, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico
    • Desktop app and texting require the Pro tier or higher
    • Not built for large call centres or outbound sales teams
    Visit Ooma Office Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Ooma Office a good Grasshopper alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Starting price
    $19.95 per user/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ooma.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Contract
    None required
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ooma.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Unlimited calling
    US, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ooma.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Virtual receptionist
    Included
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ooma.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Setup time
    About 15 minutes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ooma.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Ri

    3. RingCentral RingEX

    Best for: Companies with several offices that want phones, chat and video meetings from one vendor

    PaidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Grasshopper

    A full cloud PBX with video and integrations, for businesses outgrowing a virtual number.

    Pros

    • Phone, team chat and video meetings in a single app
    • Unlimited domestic calling on every plan
    • Multi-site management on Advanced and up
    • Works with desk phones as well as apps

    Cons

    • SMS allowances are small on the entry plan (25 per user)
    • CRM integrations need the Advanced plan or higher
    • Free trial is limited to five users and excludes SMS
    Visit RingCentral RingEX Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is RingCentral RingEX a good Grasshopper alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Starting price
    $20 per user/month billed annually ($30 monthly)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ringcentral.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Meeting size
    300 participants
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ringcentral.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    Up to 5 users
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ringcentral.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, browser
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ringcentral.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Advanced plan
    $25 per user/month billed annually ($35 monthly)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ringcentral.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Ultra plan
    $35 per user/month billed annually ($45 monthly)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ringcentral.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Dialpad logo

    4. Dialpad

    Best for: Teams that want calls, meetings and texts in one app with AI transcripts and summaries built in

    PaidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Grasshopper

    AI transcription and call summaries built in, with apps on every platform and more countries covered.

    Pros

    • Real-time transcription and call summaries on the base plan
    • Calling, messaging and meetings in one app
    • Separate products for sales and contact center teams
    • Apps for Windows, Mac, mobile, web and Chrome

    Cons

    • CRM integrations start on the Pro tier, not the cheapest plan
    • Contact center plans are much pricier than the phone plans
    • Several overlapping product lines make plan choice harder
    Visit Dialpad Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Dialpad a good Grasshopper alternative?

    Verified facts

    7 of 7 verified
    Starting price
    $15 per user/month (Standard)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026dialpad.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Contact center starting price
    $89 per user/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026dialpad.com(opens source in a new tab)
    International numbers
    50+ countries
    Checked Nov 8, 2026dialpad.com(opens source in a new tab)
    CRM integrations
    Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho
    Checked Nov 8, 2026dialpad.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, web, Chrome
    Checked Nov 8, 2026dialpad.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $25 per user/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026dialpad.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Contact center plan
    From $89 per user/month (Essentials)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026dialpad.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Ringover logo

    5. Ringover

    Best for: European sales and recruiting teams that want calls logged in their CRM or ATS

    PaidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    57.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Grasshopper

    Cloud phone system with CRM integrations and international numbers, strong for European teams.

    Pros

    • 100+ native CRM and ATS integrations, including recruiting tools
    • Call transcription and summaries included in the plans
    • Numbers and included calling across many countries

    Cons

    • Paid plans need a minimum of three users
    • Lowest prices require a 12-month commitment
    • Conversation intelligence and AI agents are billed separately
    Visit Ringover Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Ringover a good Grasshopper alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Starting price
    $19 per user/month (annual)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ringover.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Minimum users
    3
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ringover.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    100+ CRM and ATS
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ringover.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Customers
    14,000+ companies
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ringover.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Grasshopper alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Google Voice logo

Best Grasshopper alternative for most people

Google Voice

Cheap business number bundled with Google Workspace, with good transcription and calling in more countries.

Google Voice logo

Best Grasshopper alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Google Voice

Cheap business number bundled with Google Workspace, with good transcription and calling in more countries.

Ooma Office logo

Best Grasshopper alternative for Mac

Ooma Office

Adds desk phones, a virtual receptionist and video meetings while staying simple for small offices.

Ri

Best Grasshopper alternative for Windows

RingCentral RingEX

A full cloud PBX with video and integrations, for businesses outgrowing a virtual number.

Dialpad logo

Best Grasshopper alternative for iPhone and Android

Dialpad

AI transcription and call summaries built in, with apps on every platform and more countries covered.

Ringover logo

Best Grasshopper alternative for working in the browser

Ringover

Cloud phone system with CRM integrations and international numbers, strong for European teams.

Grasshopper alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Grasshopper?

Google Voice ranks first right now. Cheap business number bundled with Google Workspace, with good transcription and calling in more countries. Ooma Office and RingCentral RingEX follow it in our ranking.

Grasshopper vs Google Voice: what's the difference?

Grasshopper is a paid product; Google Voice is free with paid plans. Verified prices: Grasshopper $14/month, Google Voice $10 per user/month (Starter). Only Grasshopper runs on Windows and macOS. Only Google Voice runs on Web.

Is Grasshopper free?

Grasshopper is a paid product. Starting price: $14/month; Free trial: 7 days. Checked on Grasshopper's own site, November 2026.

How much do Grasshopper alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Grasshopper alternatives: Google Voice, $10 per user/month (Starter); Ooma Office, $19.95 per user/month; RingCentral RingEX, $20 per user/month billed annually ($30 monthly); Dialpad, $15 per user/month (Standard); Ringover, $19 per user/month (annual). Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to Grasshopper?

Yes. Google Voice (free plan + paid) has a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Grasshopper?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Grasshopper?

The complaints we hear most: only available in the USA and Canada; lacks call-centre features like dialers, queues and advanced analytics; free trial is only 7 days.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Grasshopper, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.